HERITAGE

Keystone’s Beginnings...
Our company history begins with the dreams of a father and son and the opening of the first retail A&A Auto Store.  Joe Amato Sr., a native of northeastern Pennsylvania, opened the first A&A store in the early 1960s – a store with ample space to serve as a distribution center for other enthusiasts and small local repair shops.

Several years later, Joe’s son Joe Jr. – a young, high school student – entered the family business. Joe Jr. was passionate about drag racing and keen on building his family legacy.  Following his passion, he created S&S Speed, a parts retail store devoted exclusively to speed and performance parts. As Joe Jr. achieved legendary status on the drag racing circuit, the Amato businesses grew and so did the number of automotive and speed enthusiasts employed by the Amatos.

In 1971, the Amato family businesses transitioned into the Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc that we know today. Keystone expanded rapidly in all areas of inventory, distribution, and customer service from that point forward, strengthening its market reputation for customer service excellence and superior product selection.