The History of i.g.Burton & Company

In 1908, General Motors was formed to produce and sell Buick automobiles. At that time, Captain Theodore Burton was a ship's captain, sailing along the East Coast, Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Theodore and his son, Fred decided to enter the automobile business and sell cars in front of their General Store in Milsboro DE. Their first brand was the Maxwell Motor Company. Fred's son Irwin G. Burton was also born in 1908.

From that time, there has always been a descendant of Captain Theodore and his son Fred in the automobile business on Delmarva. I.G. Burton worked for General Motors during WWII and he took the business principles he learned to open his ig Burton dealership in Milford after the war. Theodore Burton JR was I.G.'s brother, and he owned and operated dealerships in Georgetown, Seaford and Milford.

David Burton was the 4th Generation and he took over the family business in 1959. David added several Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) franchises and was the President of the ig Burton & Company Automotive Group for over 50 years. Nowadays, Charles Burton is the current President and the 5th generation of this amazing local family to sell cars, trucks and SUV up and down the Delaware and Maryland region.

At the Burton General Store in Milsboro DE, Fred Burton sold the car and then taught the new owner how to drive it. Our family and our company have continued to show the same dedication to our customers since then.

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) named Irwin G. Burton the Outstanding Dealer in the nation in 1962. Our company Mission statement is "Too Care", which means to bring our customers in as members of our family and look after them and their automotive needs from Salisbury to Princess Anne.

Charlie Burton asks everyone to "Have Fun, Live Large, and Love Life!" This is the energy and enthusiasm driving our business forward into the next generation. We strive to provide high quality customer service and satisfaction, to create a fun atmosphere and a safe working environment for all our employees, and to operate with the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.