We are beginning a new feature: Client of the Month. Each month we will draw attention to a client who has a unique story. To kick this off, we are pleased to highlight Reynolds’ Garage & Marine Inc. of Lyme CT.
Reynolds’ Garage & Marine Inc. has recently celebrated their 150th year in business. Some of the highlights in the history of the business include:
- 1859 - Ephraim Otis Reynolds starts the business where he built two- and four-seat carriages
- 1890 - Wagon production ends as Studebaker beings its assembly line production. Ephraim enters the repair business
- 1909- Ephraim sells the business to son Hayden
- 1919 - Donald Grant (son of Hayden) begins repairing automobiles, including Studebakers and Model T Fords
- 1932 - the docks and dredging for the marina took place
- 1942 - Leland purchased the business from Donald
- 1977 - Gary purchased the business from Leland
- 1991 - Subaru franchise acquired
- 2009 - On April 9 Governor M. Jodi Rell officially declared "Reynolds Garage & Marine Day"
- Currently - Business also sells and services: Yamaha Outboards, Cobia, Skeeter and G3 Boats. The dealership employs all three of Gary’s children who are the sixth generation: Leland Thomas, G. Hayden Jr., and Kathryn. (“The History of Reynolds’ Garage and Marine”, Kathryn Reynolds Wayland)
We encourage you to visit their website at http://www.reynolds1859.com/ for more information on the unique history of a sixth-generation run family business, as well as the services and products they offer.
