Mark Galos, left sold his father’s car dealership to David Rosenberg, right, and Mike Gibel, not pictured. COURTESY PHOTO
SACO — After nearly 60 years, the Frank Galos Chevrolet and Cadillac dealership in Saco has changed hands.
Frank Galos Chevrolet and Cadillac owner Mark Galos announced the sale last week to new owners Dave Rosenberg and Mike Gibel.
“I have complete confidence that they will continue with our traditions of serving our friends with delivering great service while extending the utmost respect to all of you,” said Galos.
Frank Galos Chevrolet and Cadillac, located at 884 Portland Road, was opened in 1960 by Galos’ father, Frank Galos. Mark Galos took over when his father died in 2014. The dealership has sold well over 100,000 cars over the years, said Galos.
Dave Rosenberg is son of Ira Rosenberg, a local icon who died on March 28. Dave began running Prime Motors with his father in 2006, and took over in 2017 when he retired. The car empire now has about 30 dealerships in New England.
The new dealership has been named Ira Jack Chevrolet Cadillac and will be seperate from the Prime Motors group, said Brian Rosenberg, Dave’s brother and director of marketing for prime motor group.
Mark Gibel, a former employee of Prime Motors, will serve as general manager of Ira Jack Chevrolet Cadillac, said Brian.
Brian said his father had his eye on the dealership for many years, and liked the Route One location on what’s known locally as the “auto mile.”
When the dealership became available, Dave took advantage of the opportunity, said Brian. Brian said when his father first began selling cars, he sold Chevrolet and Cadillac.
Brain said when people enter Ira Jack Chevrolet and Cadillac, they can expect. “a big smile, a warm greeting and great customer service,” just as they would if they were at one of his father’s dealerships. He said customers walking into his father’s dealerships left happy and satisfied and having met a new friend.
“We hope to invoke a little of the Ira experience,” he said. “This is the best tribute we could give him.”
Brian said all Galos employees were given the opportunity to stay on with Ira Jack. Galos said in his social media post that he will remain as a part-time consultant for five years.
“I think that the two automotive icons Frank Galos, and Ira Jack Rosenberg, are looking down from heaven and are both extremely proud and pleased with this transition,” said Galos.
— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be reached at 780-9015 or by email at egotthelf@journaltribune.com.
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