Welcome to the Proctor Dealerships
Since opening in 1910, the ever-changing landscape of the last century has given the Proctor Dealerships the opportunity to grow and evolve while staying true to the people-first motto it was built upon.
Over a Century of Progress
View a timeline of key events and historic photos of The Proctor Dealerships through the decades.
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Business Begins
1910
W. Theo Proctor, Sr. opens an automobile business, selling two cadillacs in his first year. -
Proctor And Proctor is Created
1918
Proctor And Proctor is created when Theo leaves to serve his country in World War I and his brother, Earl, joins the business. -
Proctor & Proctor Incorporated
1929
Proctor & Proctor, Inc., is incorporated, making it one of the oldest corporations on record with the State of Florida -
Overcoming the Great Depression
1930
The Great Depression and World War II hit. Automobile factories are converted to wartime equipment manufacturing. Proctor begins selling a variety of goods to stay afloat. -
Julian Proctor Sr. Join the Company
1945
Julian Proctor Sr., son of Earl, joins the company after serving in World War II.
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W. Theo Proctor Jr. Joins the Company
1957
W. Theo Proctor Jr., son of Theo Sr., joins the company after returning from duty at Naval Air Station Key West.
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Proctor Acquires Honda
1972
Proctor acquires Honda franchise, offering the small, gas-saving cars that were in demand.
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W. Theo Proctor III Joins
1979
W. Theo Proctor III, son of Theo Jr., joins the company.
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Martin Proctor Joins & Honda Facility Opens
1985
Martin Proctor, Sr. joins the company, and Proctor opens an exclusive Honda facility.
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Proctor Acquires Acura
1991
Proctor acquires Acura, Honda’s luxury brand.
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Proctor Sells GM Franchise
2008
Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, and HUMMER are sold. The next year Proctor opens a Subaru dealership.
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Proctor Hits a Century in Business
2010
Proctor celebrated 100 years, making it one of the oldest businesses in Tallahassee.
Ada Yawn Brown with brother-in-law Theo Proctor in one of Tallahassee's first cars c. 1907
Proctor Mcneill Auto Accessories
Aloha Wanderwell stops at Proctor McNeill in Tallahassee on her 1922-27 journey as the first woman to drive around the world
Tallahassee locals pose in front of Proctor & Proctor with "the worlds largest tire" built by Goodyear on its 1930 publicity tour
During the Depression, Proctor sells a variety of goods such as tires, appliances, bicycles, boats, freezers, lamps, and more to stay afloat
In 1945, Julian Proctor Sr., son of Earl, joins the company after serving in World War II
1946 newspaper highlighting Theo and Earl Proctor's grand opening of a new three-story dealership
Proctor dealership viewing Chrysler's new turbine car
Outside the Proctor dealership after test-driving a Chrysler
Proctor's Motor Sales on the west side of Monroe between Call & Tennessee
Proctor's Motor Sales and The Hotel Floridian
Proctor's used car showroom on Monroe Street between Park & Call
Buick Roadmaster on display in Proctor showroom
In 1957, W. Theo Proctor Jr., son of Theo Sr., joins the company after returning from duty at Naval Air Station Key West.
Proctor's "new" used car lot opens in 1961 on the corner of Monroe & Brevard
W. Theo Proctor Jr. and a customer with a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
1966 grand opening of new Proctor's facility selling Cadillac, Pontiac, and Jeep vehicles.
In 1974, Proctor moves to a new facility home to the Pontiac, GMC, Honda, and Cadillac dealerships
In 1979, W. Theo Proctor III, son of Theo Jr., joins the company
In 1985, Martin Proctor, Sr., son of Julian, joins the company
Grand opening of Proctor Honda on Tennessee Street
1999 newspaper highlighting the Proctor family business and new website
2010 newspaper marking 100 years of service for the Proctor Dealerships
Car given to Rosa Yawn as an engagement present from her intended father-in-law, William Theodore Proctor
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We're Building History!
Seventeen years after adding a Subaru Dealership to the Proctor lineup, it's time to grow! We have broken ground on our renovation and expansion project, and we are excited to add a new chapter in the Proctor Dealerships' history book.
Whether you are looking at prospective rides or servicing your current vehicle, please pardon our dust as you come through Proctor Subaru, located at 1707 Capital Circle NE, now officially under construction!