Gay GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Dickinson

Carl Gay and his wife, Marie, started selling Pontiacs in Dickinson, Texas.

The year was 1950.

In 1965 Carl and Marie opened the first Houston car dealership fronting on the brand new Gulf Freeway.

I-45 South

Look for Gay GMC Buick Pontiac on the northbound frontage road of I-45 South at Exit 19.

Owners History

Dealership founder Carl Gay and his sons Don and Roy were National Hot Rod Association drag racing legends. I remember hearing dragstrip ads, the ones where then announcer shouts, on the AM-only radio for the Pontiac GTO "Don Gay Infinity."

The Gays operated Houston International Speedway, which allowed racers to set records due to the higher air density at the near sea level location.

Don Carl Gay Sr. was active in the family business until his death in 2007.

The Gays for years had a policy that a family member be on hand to greet customers in the showroom. I know that as late as 2006 Mrs. Marie Gay continued to do this.

Customer Service at Gays

At texas-cars-and-dealerships.com, Houston's Better Business Bureau 36-month complaints are ranked;