The history of Perkin's Motor Company:

Been Doing This for a While...

Through half a century and three generations, the Perkins family has served Southern Colorado with a wide selection of new Chrysler vehicles, used vehicles, servicing and parts. While much has changed since then, especially the cars, one thing remains constant - the Perkins' commitment to its customers.  The Perkins' automotive history begins with George Perkins, "a fantastic mechanic" who operated garages on Colorado's Western Slope, beginning in 1927.

"I think the fact that we've been here for over 50 years is significant. It shows that we place a great deal of emphasis on service." - Will Perkins

After moving to Colorado Springs, he opened a DeSoto-Plymouth dealership in 1941 at 310 East Pikes Peak with help from his partner, Chester Peebler.  When George's son Will was old enough to join the family business, he bought out Peebler's share in 1950.

To make room for growth, the father-son team moved the dealership to 115 South Cascade Avenue. After George Perkins passed away in 1959, Will assumed the role of president. In 1962, the dealership became a Chrysler franchise with the purchase of the assets of the Conover Motor Company.

In 1964, the company began a new chapter in its history with the moveto its present location in Colorado Springs' Motor City. Continuing in the family business, Will's son Tom joined the company in 1973, gaining experience in all aspects of the business, before becoming general sales manager and eventually president in 1985.

In October 1997, Perkins Motor Company became solely a Dodge dealer. The move allowed the store to begin offering both cars and trucks - a change that significantly enhanced the sales, parts and service business.

   
Perkins Motor City Dodge entered the new millennium by adding a 131,000 square foot Auto Pavilion to our existing facilities. This structure enables us to have over two acres of inventory protected from the weather, offering our customers a truly unique shopping experience. As we move into this new century, our goal is to be the number one place to satisfy all of your automotive needs.

In 2004, we expanded our service center to include state of the art heavy truck bays, an indoor service writing area and a comfortable customer service lounge that offers high-speed internet. In September 2009, we acquired all 3 franchises to make us a Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Dealer.  This change will only further enhance sales, parts, and service business.