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The Proctor Dealerships
History of the Proctor Dealerships
Business Begins
W. Theo Proctor, Sr. opens an automobile business, selling two Cadillacs in his first year
Proctor and Proctor is created
Proctor and Proctor is created when Theo leaves to serve his country in World War I and his brother, Earl, joins the business
Proctor Introduces Pontiac
Proctor introduces the Pontiac brand to Tallahassee
Proctor & Proctor Incorporated
Proctor and Proctor, Inc., is incorporated, making it one of the oldest corporations on record with the State of Florida.
Overcomes Great Depression
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. joins the Company
Julian Proctor, Sr., son of Earl, joins the company after serving in World War II.
Proctor Continues to Grow
Proctor moves into a three-story structure in downtown Tallahassee.
W. Theo Proctor Jr. joins the Company
W. Theo Proctor Jr., son of Theo Sr., joins the company after returning from duty at Naval Air Station Key West.
Used Car Lot Opens
Proctor opens a used car lot on the corner of Monroe & Brevard streets in Tallahassee.
Pontiac GTO debuts
Widely remembered as the world’s first “muscle car,” the Pontiac GTO debuted in 1964 and ignites the muscle car boom
Proctor acquires Honda
Proctor acquires Honda franchise, offering the small, gas-saving cars that were in demand
Proctor Moves to New Facility
Proctor moves to a new facility home to the Pontiac, GMC, Honda, and Cadillac dealerships
W. Theo Proctor III joins
W. Theo Proctor III, son of Theo Jr., joins the company
Martin Proctor Joins & Honda Facility Opens
Martin Proctor, Sr. joins the company and Proctor opens an exclusive Honda facility.
Proctor acquires Acura
Proctor acquires Acura, Honda’s Luxury Brand
Honda Building Renovation
Proctor renovates and expands the Honda facility to accommodate growth for their popular vehicles.
Sells GM Franchise.
Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, and HUMMER are sold
Opens Subaru Dealership
Proctor opens a Subaru Dealership in Tallahassee
Proctor Hits a Century in Business
Proctor celebrates 100 years, making it one of the oldest businesses in Tallahassee.
Upcoming/Current Events
Paws Fur A Cause 2022:
Pet Adoption Event
Considering adopting a pet?
Proctor Subaru invites you and your furry friends out to the annual Proctor’s Paws Fur a Cause Adoption event. The event will take place at Proctor Subaru on Saturday, March 26, 2022, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Proceeds benefit the Leon County Humane Society. Click here to learn more.
The Fun Includes:
- Live Music
- Food from 88 Crepes
- Pet Adoptions
- Gift From Proctor Subaru
- And much more!
Bring your pet to Proctor Subaru on March 26th for an event you don’t want to miss!
Word of South 2022:
A Festival of Literature & Music
Presented by Tallahassee Community College
Word of South, a festival of literature and music, is a unique blend of writers and musicians and an exploration of the relationship between the two disciplines. Beginning with the first festival in 2015, the festival showcases authors who write about music, musicians who also are authors, authors and musicians trading places, and everything in between.
April 8 – 10, 2022 – All Day, All Weekend
Cascades Park
1001 S. Gadsden St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Free and Paid Admission
Come see us at our display to check out one of the latest Subaru models and participate in giveaways! Sponsored by Proctor Subaru.
The Proctor Dealerships Community Window Project
Through our Community Window Project, The Proctor Dealerships are teaming up with local organizations each quarter to help spread awareness about their mission and to assist in fundraising for their cause. In each of our dealerships, visitors will find a unique window display, curated by our community partner to showcase their mission and community impact.
We are currently featuring ECHO – Emergency Care Help Organization, Inc. ECHO is a Christian faith-based social services non-profit working to reduce poverty by providing emergency resources and support services to people in need in the Big Bend.
By rounding up to the nearest dollar on your service transaction and through direct donations, our customers and employees were able to help us raise over $6,800 for our community partners in 2021!
2021 DONATIONS
Leon County Humane Society
$2,757 Donated
Big Bend Cares
$3,000 Donated
United Way of the Big Bend
$1,139.99 Donated
2021 TOP EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISERS
Leon County Humane Society
Sheila Stewart raised more than $900!
United Way of the Big Bend
Stuart Karp raised $302.24!
Sheila Stewart raised the most funds at $565.31!
We appreciate all of your hard work!
Thank you to everyone who made 2021 such a successful year in supporting our community!
Community Contributions
Tee Off For Tots
More than $3.2 million raised to support thousands of local families and children impacted by Type 1 diabetes.
Leon County Humane Society
Over 200 dogs placed in loving homes through Proctor sponsored adoption events.
Big Bend Hospice Foundation
Over $83,000 raised in order to support end of life services and compassionate care for those in need.
T.M.H. Cancer Center
More than $97,000 raised by Proctor employees to help local patients fight cancer.
Community Event Galleries
Proctor Acura News
2022 Acura MDX Type S: The First-Ever SUV in the Type S Lineage
The all-new 2022 MDX Type S is an SUV that’s designed to thrill and is now available at Proctor Acura!
Lost or Stolen Car Keys: What to Expect When You Need New Car Keys:
Need to replace your car keys? There are some aspects you should consider, such as the style of your key and whether you have a spare…
Proctor Honda News
The 2022 Honda Civic Sedan – Fully Redesigned!
Check out the latest Civic Sedan and all the new features and updates. Now Available in Tallahassee, FL!
HondaLink How-To Videos, Plans, Costs and Features
Need help using HondaLink? Explore our page for plan and feature details, as well as helpful tips on using the HondaLink app.
Proctor Subaru News
The All-New 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness: Built For Adventure
The all-new 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness is here to open up new frontiers for you to explore. Delivering enhanced off-road capability…
Build Your Dream Subaru!
With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming building your dream car. At Proctor Subaru, we can answer all your…
The Proctor Dealerships are comprised of Proctor Acura, Proctor Honda, and Proctor Subaru in Tallahassee, FL. Since 1910, we have been proud to serve the automotive needs of our community.
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The Proctor Dealerships are comprised of Proctor Acura, Proctor Honda, and Proctor Subaru in Tallahassee, FL. Since 1910, we have been proud to serve the automotive needs of our community.
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