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Donofrio Dealerships History



Donofrio Dealerships Serving Salem since 1962

Welcome to Acura of Salem, we are proud of our Dealership, and the opportunity to be involved with the Acura Corporation.    Acura Automobiles are amongst the finest import luxury vehicles on the roads today, and we are happy to share that experience with are valued customers.  Donofrio Dealerships have been serving Salem, and the Willamette Valley since 1962.  Donofrio's Acura of Salem, has been in business since 1989, and has been going strong for the last 20 years.   Don Donofrio (center), started Don's Skyline Ford  in 1962.   Jim (right) grew up around the Skyline Ford since the beginning.   
  
Don is now Retired but is in our Acura of Salem Dealership often, we couldn't blame him, it is a great place to be.   Jim Donofrio now runs Acura of Salem, and the other Donofrio Dealerships,  along with help from his son Brian (BJ) Donofrio (left). Jim and BJ have a great passion for the automobile, and both have a great collection of Vintage Classic Cars, and Exotic Cars.  Jims Daughter Ali Donofrio is heavily involved, she is the Office Manager of Skyline Ford, which is the backbone to keeping the dealership in order.   This is a 3rd Generation Family run business, which is amazing within itself.  There are many family members that are involved at different levels.   There are many employees that have been with the Donofrio's for many years.  A family dealership that has been in business this long depend on the long term relationships with customers, employees and friends.   

Donofrio Dealerships also include: Donofrio's Skyline Ford, Donofrio's Kiezer Ford, Valley Motor Company Mercedes Benz, Valley Lincoln & Mercury.   Valley Motor Company is one of the oldest dealerships in the Willamette Valley  which dates back the early 1920's,  and is still running strong thanks to the Donofrio Family.  Interesting to note, Jim's wife Diane, Grandfather, originally started Valley Motor Company Ford in the 20's.    Vallley Motor Company was purchased by the Donofrio's in the late 1980's.  Donofrio Dealerships have a great future, and are in good hands, and they want to thank, their Customers, Employees and Friends,  thank you for being a part of this great family.


Valley Motor Co. Ford 1926, Commercial St.  Salem, Oregon


 Valley Motor Co. Introducing the new 1949 Fords on June 18th, 1948.  They put their sign on an early Model T Touring, and used it as advertisement to promote the new Fords.


 Valley Motor Company A-1 Used Cars - Circa 1953


 Valley Motor Co. Circa 1960,  Shortly after they moved to 2510 Commericial St. SE, Salem, Oregon.



The Valley Motor Co. name is still used, Valley Motor Co. Mercedes Benz, Valley Lincoln Mercury across the street, at 2405 Commercial St Se, and Acura of Salem at 2475 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Oregon.  The Ford Store name was Changed to Don's Skyline Ford, in 1962.  Today they are still in the current location, notice the building structure is still basically the same, Donofrio's Skyline Ford - 2009
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Contact Information

Acura Of Salem

2475 Commercial St. Se

Salem, OR 97302
sales Sales:
(888) 229 - 9882
phone2 Service:
(866) 514 - 3057
phone3 Parts:
(877) 231 - 5468

Trivia: What does the Acura logo represent? Scroll down to the bottom of this column for the answer.

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Acura Brief History.

1986

Acura's debut in 1986 marked the beginning of a bold and spectacularly successful venture: the creation of an entirely new automobile division, and the first Japanese luxury car brand.  1987 the Acura Legend won Motor Trend's prestigious Import Car of the Year trophy, and the Integra made Car and Driver's Ten Best list the same year.

1990

Acura dealerships in the US win 5th consecutive first-place ranking on the Customer Satisfaction Index by J. D. Power and Associates. Expansion of research and development in US announced.

1991

The Acura Legend coupe won Motor Trend's prestigious Import Car of the Year trophy. Honda's revolutionary VTEC is introduced in the NSX.
Acura introduced in Hong Kong by Reliance Motors

1997

Integra Type-R introduced. Highest Hp/liter (108) of any production car.

2001

MDX won the prestigious Motor Trend "2001 Sport/Utility of the Year" award

2004

Acura introduced in Mexico by Honda de Mexico

2005

Acura TL wins "Consumer's Most Wanted Vehicle" at Edmunds.com

ACURA NSX

Turning heads and exploding with engineering prowess, the stunning NSX sport coupe hit the streets in late 1990, blending mathematics and metaphysics to create what Motor Trend called the best sports car ever built. This aluminum bodied supercar made a quantum leap in automotive innovation by incorporating complete comfort and reliability into an exotic sports coupe.

ANSWER: ACURA LOGO- Horizontal Acura logo. Acura launched for 1986 without a logo and the "calipers" didn't appear until the NSX launched as a 1991 model. The "Calipers" are a tool used for Engineers.