About Rusty Drewing: The Story Behind the Name

"This business has my name on it. That means something - to my family, to our team, and to every customer who walks through the door." - Rusty Drewing

The Story Behind the Name

His birth certificate might say Grant, but his mother had other ideas.

Before Rusty was born, his maternal grandfather - Robert Hespen, a general manager at Clinton Cadillac in St. Louis - had always dreamed of having a red-headed son he could name Rusty. Life didn't cooperate. Robert had three daughters, and he passed away before his grandson arrived.

So when Grant Drewing came into the world, his mother made sure that dream lived on. She gave her son the name her father never got to use. And the name stuck - not just as a nickname, but as something bigger: a promise that the people and values behind this business would always be personal.

"Rusty" isn't a brand. It's a family story.


Come Visit Your Car People

Whether you're shopping, servicing, or just saying hello, your Rusty Drewing team is ready for you in Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri.

Columbia, MO

Visit our Columbia showrooms for BMW and Mercedes-Benz — luxury sales, certified service, and genuine parts under one roof.

BMW of Columbia
1900 I-70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO 65203
(888) 689-9436

Mercedes-Benz of Columbia
1710 I-70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 886-7040
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Jefferson City, MO

Visit our Jefferson City campus for Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Toyota — the dealership that started it all back in 1938.

Rusty Drewing Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac
2033 Christy Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2324

Rusty Drewing Toyota
2105 Christy Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 893-3100
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Family-owned. Community-rooted. Your Car People, always glad you stopped by.