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Pargo

About this brand

Status
DiscontinuedSource says: “They discontinued production of golf carts in 1976, one year later than Cushman.”
vintagegolfcartparts.com/pargo-history
Recorded 18 October 2026

Last updated: 18 October 2026

Identity

Company address
Grovetown Georgia near Augusta

“This company was founded by Paul Corley and George Smith in 1957 and started production in 1958 in Grovetown Georgia near Augusta.”

Source: vintagegolfcartparts.com/pargo-history

Legal name
Columbia Car Company

“Pargo was the brand name given to a golf cart produced by the Columbia Car Company which is in no way related to Columbia Par Car.”

Source: vintagegolfcartparts.com/pargo-history

Founded
Sources disagree
  • 1957

    “This company was founded by Paul Corley and George Smith in 1957 and started production in 1958 in Grovetown Georgia near Augusta.”

    Source: vintagegolfcartparts.com/pargo-history

  • around 1957

    “From www.vintagegolfcartparts.com : A Brief History of Pargo Pargo was the brand name given to a golf cart produced by the Columbia Car Company which is in no way related to Columbia Par Car. This company was founded by Paul Corley and George Smith around 1957 in Grovetown Georgia.”

    Source: cartaholics.com/threads/pargo-model.3465