About Us

It all started in the 1930s when Clayton Gengras opened his first Ford dealership on Raymond Road in West Hartford.  Clayt went on to become one of the Northeast's most successful Ford dealers.  Seventy years later, Gengras Motor Cars is still a family-owned and operated business.
 
In 1970, after a long day working in the yard of his father's company, E. Clayton "Skip" Gengras Jr. decided he wanted to look at a new coupe. When he walked into a Mercedes dealership, the salesperson looked at his work attire and told him that he could not afford to purchase one of their vehicles. The Gengras' purchased that dealership the following day.  We continue to offer you a simple promise based upon the values that the original Clayton Motors was founded; honesty and respect.
 
Skip began his automotive career at that Mercedes store and later became responsible for operations of Clayton Motors, a Volvo/Dodge dealership on Burnside Avenue in East Hartford. Clayton Motors has since moved to Connecticut Boulevard where it remains today as Gengras Volvo/Lincoln Mercury. After moving that store in 1985, Gengras Motor Cars has grown by adding:

2000, Gengras Volvo of Meriden
2001, Gengras Harley-Davidson/Buell
2004, Gengras Chrysler/Jeep
2004, Gengras Lincoln-Mercury
2004, Gengras Chevrolet
2005, Gengras Collision Center
2006, Gengras Ducati
2006, Gengras Triumph
2006, Gengras BMW Motorcycles
2006, Gengras Schwinn Scooters
2008, Gengras BMW of West Springfield

Today, we represent thirteen franchises in eight locations.  Along with Skip, his two sons are among our 350 associates who make sure that we offer a Great Deal and a Comfortable Experience every day. Chip Gengras is our President, and Jonathan Gengras is our Chief Financial Officer.  We hope you visit one of our locations soon to experience the comfort, honesty, and integrity of a Gengras dealership.

On behalf of our entire staff, we would like to welcome you and thank you for visiting our website. We offer superior sales and service for our valued customers. We are committed to serving our friends and customers and look forward to hearing from you. Please click here to contact us.