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 We started our business in 1963. Our philosophy then and now is customer service. Let's face it with out our customers we would not have lasted 40+ years. | Bob Gargano Sr. started out fixing lawnmowers and other power equipment in 1963. This was mainly a part time endevour. He would work until late in the evening after he would get out of his full time job at a company called Afco (they made jet engines). Bob Sr. was trained as a aviation mechanic in the Air Force prior to 1963. |
 In 1967 Bob Sr purchased the land we are on today. There was a house out front that all the children grew up in. By 1969 this business had become a full time job and Bob Sr left Afco to concentrate on his business.
Here is a picture of Bob Sr in 1978 at the John Deere snowmobile show. |
 Between 1968 & now we have grown quite a bit. What started out as just one person is now 9 Full Time employees & depending on the time of year up to 5 part time employees. Here is a picture of what our store looked like in the mid 1970's |
 Between 1968 & 1999 we have had several product lines come and go.
At one point there were over 100 snowmobile manufacturers.
Product lines that have stood the test of time are: Bombardier, Cub Cadet, Toro, Ski-doo, Sea-doo, & Exmark.
Here is a picture of our facility now. |
 Our roots go deep in all of our product lines. We are very active in snowmobile clubs and we actually use the products we sell. From Watercraft, Motorcycles to snowmobiles and ATVs to Lawn equipment.
This is Cathy Gargano trying the all new Spyder SE5 at the 2008 Phase II Spyder dealer show in Tampa, FL. |
 These products are in our blood. We are passionate about what we do. That's what sets us apart from the rest.
Bob Jr is standing next to the Sea-doo XP that was riden from Rome to New York across the Atlantic. This was taken at the 2002 Sea-doo dealer show. |
 As times change so do we. Over the next several months you will start to see our name change. Why? To better define what we do and that's sell fun, a lifestyle and a passion for family. Our Philosify will remain the same, give the best possible service at an affordable price. So what you'll see is GSS Powersports. Obviously GSS stands for Gargano's Sales & Service. If you have any questions please call us at 203-467-5903, ask for Bob Jr. |
Gargano's - GSS Powersports
54 Hemingway Ave East Haven CT 06512
Phone: (203) 467-5903
Fax: (203) 467-2487
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