Joseph and Marie Adornetto founded AA-1 Auto Wrecking Co. Inc. in 1953.

In 1978, their three sons Frank, John and Peter started an auto salvage yard under the name Auto City of Buffalo. This was located at 490 Bailey Ave. in South Buffalo.

Auto City of Buffalo's yard was moved to 276 Military Road in February 1983.

They built Auto City's existing building in 1985 where they do business to this day.

In 2002, Frank, the oldest of the three brothers joined Pete to rebuild and restock Auto City of Buffalo and make it a full service auto dealer.