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History of Kendall
1916-37
E.C. Simmons Co. was the First Ford dealer.
1937-63
Merrill Kendall started Kendall Motor Co.
1963
Walter de Martini bought and created Kendall Ford, Inc.
1990
Kendall Honda is acquired.
1992
Kendall Lexus is built.
1993
Kendall Acura is acquired. Kendall Auto Credit is created.
1997
Holloman Ford is acquired in Cottage Grove.
1998
Holloman Ford becomes Kendall Auto Center in October.
2000
New Kendall Auto Center of Cottage Grove building is built.
2002
Romania dealerships are acquired: Chevrolet, Subaru, Toyota, and Hyundai.
2004
Auto Mall opens with new Chevy and Honda stores. Lewiston store is purchased.
2005
Dunham is acquired.
2006
Kendall Auto Center of Bend opened in August. Ford was remodeled in October.
2007
Breaking ground for new Toyota store, topping out at 55-57,000 square feet.
2008
Nye Family Dealerships acquired. Kendall of Alaska is created
