Our History

Founded in 1961 by John and Herman Weinberger, Continental Motors began its existence as an import repair shop in Lyons, IL. The Weinberger's reputation for excellent service spread quickly among sports car enthusiasts, and it wasn't long before the two brothers were approached by Triumph to open a new car dealership in 1962. Little did the Weinbergers know, they had just started the seedling of what was to become an automotive giant.


As the years went on, Continental began to grow their operation with more new car franchises, including Toyota (1966), Honda (1971), Ferrari (1974), Nissan (1981), Acura (1987), Audi (1998) and, most recently, Maserati (2002), Scion (2004) and Mazda (2009).


Despite the rapid growth, the Weinberger family has always remained committed to providing superior service and adhering to strong business ethics. As a result, Continental has built an extremely loyal following of customers on this solid foundation. John's two sons, Jay and Joel, along with Herman's daughter, Cheryl, continue to carry on Continental's daily commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
 
 
Today, the Continental Motors Group is recognized as the largest dealer group in Illinois, with our seven locations employing in excess of 480 people. We look forward to showing you why our customers enjoy "Miles and Miles of Smiles" in their Continental vehicles. When you visit, let us know that you saw us on the web.