In 1953, two brothers by the names of Hap and Chick Volkmar founded Volkmar Brothers. They sold Harley-Davidson® motorcycles for 16 years before selling their business to Guy and Lorraine Leaming. In 1969, Salem County Harley-Davidson Sales was established.
Guy and Lorraine established two insurance agencies, Guy D. Leaming Insurance Agency and L. Leaming Insurance Agency, in 1971.
Guy trained in auto mechanics and graduated from the Spring Garden Institute in Philadelphia, PA in 1962. After graduation, he worked in a machine shop and later, worked a couple of jobs in auto repairs. To make ends meet, he took on an apprenticeship as a truck mechanic and worked on trucks while serving in the Army. In 1966, Guy began working on motorcycles in Norristown while researching areas to open a motorcycle business. In 1969, opportunity rang, and Guy along with his wife, Lorraine, purchased the Volkmar Brothers.
Guy debuted as a professional drag racer in 1963. He continued to drag race until 1978 and from 1969-1970, he owned the quickest Harley-Davidson® bike in the United States. Guy built a custom-designed frame on a Harley-Davidson® base to capture the A/Fuel Motorcycle Drag Racing title.
Guy passed away on April 24, 2009 in his home with his family by his side. He was 64. For 4 1/2 years, Guy battled a very rare form of cancer. He was an active member of the Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association, a member of the Steering Committee for MDA Ride for Life, and the sponsoring dealer for the South Jersey H.O.G. Chapter. Guy loved spending time watching motorcycle and car races, taking long rides on his Harley, and sharing time with his family.
For 41 Harley-Davidson model years, Guy had been the owner of Salem County Harley-Davidson. He worked every day to ensure high customer satisfaction and to encourage exceptional work ethic. We will miss you Guy!
Lorraine Leaming, Ann Leaming, and Darlene Seibert managed the day to day operations at Salem County Harley-Davidson Sales and Leaming's Buell until October 15th, 2010, when Salem County Harley-Davidson retired after 42 successful years. In 2011, Leaming’s Motorcycles, Inc. was formed to finish selling the remaining parts. The business retired in June 2019.
Guy D. Leaming Insurance Agency, L.L.C. is still in operation in Glassboro, N.J.
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