Our History
Meet Scott, the heart and soul behind Scott’s Ivy Exxon. A lifelong car enthusiast, Scott’s passion for vehicles sparked in childhood, wrenching on his first car before he could even drive it. That early love grew into a decades-long career in automotive care across the Charlottesville area. Over the years, Scott has owned a wide range of vehicles—from classic American muscle cars to reliable everyday workhorses—and his deep knowledge of them fuels his dedication to quality service. He has owned and operated several respected service stations in the community, each one built on trust, hard work, and a genuine love for helping people stay safely on the road. Scott’s Ivy Exxon is the culmination of that journey—a local shop where passion meets experience.
At a young age Scott started learning about engines and how to drive on an old Ford Jubilee tractor
In 1978 at 13 years old, Scott purchased his first 50cc Motor bike.
In 1979 Scott purchased a brand new Yamaha 100 for $1,000. He worked to earn the money and was excited to ride on the farm his parents had just purchased in Virginia.
In 1980, after getting his learners permit, Scott and his brother purchased a Blue, 1970 VW Beetle.
In 1981 Scott purchased his first car, a 1971 Karmann Ghia. He painted it Jaguar Regency Red from the Hot VW Magazine.
Scott’s had a 67 Cutlas Supreme that he purchased while in college for Automotive Technology.
In 1986 Scott and Diane married and a year later Moved to Charlottesville after Scott’s graduation from DCC.
In 1989 Scott opened is first service station. University Exxon was locates beside the Caviler Inn on Emmet Street.
In 1991 Scott opened Barracks Road Texaco in the Barracks Road shopping center. In 2021 Texaco was bought out by Shell and the name changed to Barracks Road Shell.
A few of Scott’s collection.
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442,
2002 Harley Davidson Road King
1986 Buick Regal - Top
In 1989 Scott purchased Ivy Exxon and changed the name to Scott’s Ivy Exxon.
Scott with one of his customers.
In 2025 Scott’s Ivy Exxon completed a massive expansion and renovation project adding a State of the Art facility to the newly renovated building. The name was changed to Scott’s Ivy Exxon Automotive & Tire.