Rare opportunity to acquire an established and profitable international performance automotive group operating across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.
The group has developed a strong position within the performance automotive aftermarket, combining proprietary automotive brands and products with international e-commerce, specialist engineering, product development, intellectual property and European distribution.
Unlike a conventional automotive parts reseller, a significant proportion of the group’s proposition centres around proprietary products developed specifically for the enthusiast, modified, performance, track and motorsport markets.
The principal UK trading business manages international e-commerce, wholesale distribution, brand management and customer support through an established technology-led infrastructure incorporating dedicated websites, online marketplaces, integrated systems and third-party logistics.
The group processes approximately 1,200 orders per month, supplying customers throughout the UK, Europe and wider international markets.
A significant strength is its specialist product-development and engineering capability, encompassing product design, prototyping, fabrication, vehicle fitment, testing and manufacturing optimisation, supported by dedicated development vehicles and extensive vehicle-application knowledge.
The group owns valuable intellectual property including established brands and trademarks, proprietary product designs, CAD and engineering libraries, technical product information, websites and established selling platforms.
A dedicated Netherlands-based operation provides an established European trading and distribution platform with considerable scope for further expansion throughout mainland Europe.
The business has also developed proprietary intelligent shipping optimisation technology for WooCommerce and Shopify, supporting virtual carton packing and real-time courier-rate comparison, with potential for future licensing or subscription-based services.
The wider group includes a substantial commercial property holding in Portugal comprising one site with two commercial buildings. The premises provide warehouse, engineering, office and flexible commercial accommodation, together with yard space and parking, and support the group’s European engineering and product-development activities.
The principal UK trading company has demonstrated consistent profitability, with latest management information showing turnover of approximately £1.55 million, gross profit of approximately £429,000 and operating profit of approximately £204,000. Turnover across the wider group is approaching £2 million.
The owner is considering the sale as part of a planned lifestyle change and international relocation and will provide appropriate support to ensure an orderly transition. For the right purchaser and transaction structure, the owner may also consider retaining a minority shareholding for an agreed period.
This is a strictly confidential sale. Further information will only be released to suitably qualified parties following completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement, provision of appropriate buyer background information and confirmation of financial capability.
Established and profitable international performance automotive group
Group turnover approaching £2 million
UK trading turnover of approximately £1.55 million
Operating profit of approximately £204,000
Approximately 1,200 orders processed each month
Established position within the performance, modified, track and motorsport markets
Proprietary automotive brands, products and intellectual property
Extensive CAD, engineering and vehicle-application knowledge
In-house product development, fabrication, fitment and testing capability
Established UK and European e-commerce infrastructure
Dedicated Netherlands-based European trading operation
Proprietary WooCommerce and Shopify shipping technology
Substantial commercial property site in Portugal comprising two buildings
Approximately £80,000 of development vehicles and associated automotive assets
Significant stockholding available separately at valuation
Considerable scope for UK, European and international expansion
Available as a complete group sale or potential 75% controlling interest
