Mercedes Benz of Salem
2405 Commercial S E Salem, OR 97302Sales: (877) 230-7289
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Donofrio Dealerships History
Donofrio Dealerships Serving Salem since 1962
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz of Salem, we are proud of our Dealership, and the opportunity to be involved with the Mercedes Benz Corporation. Mercedes Benz Automobiles are amongst the finest 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 Mercedes-Benz of Salem Dealership often, we couldn't blame him, it is a great place to be. Jim Donofrio now runs Mercedes-Benz 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 automobiles, and both have a great collection of Vintage Classic Cars, and Exotic Cars. Jim's 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 depends on long-term relationships with customers, employees and friends.
Donofrio Dealerships also include: Donofrio's Skyline Ford, Donofrio's Skyline Keizer Ford, Mercedes-Benz of Salem and Acura of Salem. Mercedes-Benz of Salem 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 (now Mercedes-Benz of Salem) in the 20's. Valley 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
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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 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Oregon.
Mercedes-Benz of Salem (formerly Valley Motor Co.) 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
