With our family’s love for cars and a father who has a history of racing, we begun as Burbank Sports Cars in 1953 and have evolved into a collection of stores located in the city of Tustin. For over 54 years, family-owned Tustin Buick Pontiac GMC, Tustin HUMMER, Tustin Nissan and our newly formed Tustin Classic Cars have been dedicated to helping our clients during their automotive purchasing decisions. For years, we have been ranked top in the industry in customer satisfaction and dealership performance.

Our History

  • 1953 Started a Sports Car Service repair shop, Burbank Sports Car Center in Burbank California.

  • 1954 We were awarded our first new car franchise for MG-Austin-Morris in February.

  • 1955-1956 We added the Austin Healey franchise to our operation.

  • 1956-1957 We started an additional location named Italiano Motors representing Fiat-Alfa Romeo-Lancia an added a satellite location with the same franchises on Victory Blvd. In Burbank. We also acquired a small used car lot to add the Renault franchise.

  • 1956-1957 We started Abarth Cars. This was a western states distribution of Abarth cars from Italy. We also received the Peugeot franchise.

  • 1961 We opened Italiano Motors in Hollywood, Ca and added the Triumph franchise.

  • 1962 We added the Jaguar franchise to the company at the Renault Peugeot location and moved the Renault Peugeot franchises to a new location.

  • 1965 We purchased a Ford facility and continued with MG- Austin Healey- Austin-Morris-and Lotus.

  • 1968 We were awarded the Volkswagen franchise for Placentia, CA.

  • 1969 We sold Burbank Sports Car Center business. We moved to Placentia to open the new Volkswagen dealership.

  • 1971-1972 We sold Placentia Volkswagen to start Newport Datsun.

  • 1972 Started operation of Newport Datsun on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach.

  • 1973-1974 We built a new facility for the Datsun franchise by the John Wayne airport on Dove Street. We continued to operate Alfa Romeo, SAAB and Peugeot at the facility on Coast Highway.

  • 1974-1975 Completed construction of the new facility and moved the Datsun franchise to the new location.

  • 1982 Added the Maserati franchise to the Beach Imports location on Dove Street.

  • 1986 We built a satellite store for the sale of SAAB- Alfa Romeo-Maserati and Dahaitsu in the Irvine Auto Center.

  • 1990 Purchased the property at 30 Auto Center Drive in Tustin, Ca. and moved our Nissan franchise to this location.

  • 1993 We acquired the Buick and Pontiac franchises to operate at a new two acre location at 50 Auto Center Drive in Tustin.

  • 1994-1995 We built a new facility at 50 Auto Center Dr. for the Buick Pontiac franchises.

  • 1996-1999 We obtained the GMC truck franchise through swapping the SAAB franchise for GMC and moved Buick Pontiac and GMC truck into the 1 Auto Center facility in Tustin.

  • 2006-2007 We acquired the HUMMER franchise and built a brand new facility.

  • Currently we operate Tustin Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Tustin HUMMER, Tustin Nissan and Tustin Classic Cars.

Our Commitment

Over the years, many things have changed in this business. However, one thing that has never changed is our commitment to our customers and our desire to ensure they have the most comfortable buying experience possible. Our commitment also extends to our employees. We are dedicated to providing the training and resources to develop and maintain the best staff in the business. This partnered with a positive, professional and fun environment our employees are the best in the business. They are truly our most important resource.

Our Values

Our Values are the foundation of our company. They encompass the beliefs and philosophy by which we operate.

Honesty

Say what we do. Do what we say.

Helpful

Always look for the opportunity to help our guests and team members.

Customer Focus

Treat every customer like a guest in your home.

Accountability

As individuals and as team members, we accept ownership for all our actions.

Working Together

As individuals we work as a team to achieve a common goal.

Caring

Treat team members and guests with the utmost respect and consideration.

Pride

Be proud of who we are, who we work for and the products we offer.

Continuous Improvement

Always evaluate performance and set new goals to improve and grow.