An unexpected tax bill from the passing of a partner or patriarch can create financial strain for car dealers. A sale-leaseback strategy unlocks real estate equity, providing the liquidity needed to cover estate taxes without disrupting operations or taking on restrictive debt. This approach ensures business continuity, preserves cash flow, and allows dealers to retain control while meeting financial obligations. A smart solution for navigating unforeseen challenges.
With equity costs increasing and the lending market increasingly inefficient, a top dealer sought a market alternative.
Legacy provided a quick close solution to recapitalize the dealer through a Sale-Leaseback of 2 Hyundai Stores, a retail property, and a Collision Center in Massachusetts.
"Legacy was a great partner in helping us continue our growth by offering exceptional terms and streamlined closing process. The team at Legacy truly understands how to partner with Dealers.”
With equity costs increasing and the lending market increasingly inefficient, a top dealer sought a market alternative.
Legacy provided a quick close solution to recapitalize the dealer through Sale-Leaseback of 1 Kia store outside New York City and 1 CDJR store outside Albany, NY.
"We continue to be focused on expanding our dealership network and Legacy offered a way to provide us with a competitive advantage in the Buy/Sell marketplace by unlocking the value in our real estate. Legacy offered the most competitive terms by a significant margin and was able to execute and close quickly. We look forward to partnering with them on future deals”
As Legacy wraps up an incredible 2025, we’re proud to reflect on the growth and success of our customers who allowed us to close more transactions than any year in our history.
This year, we expanded our portfolio with top-tier dealerships on both coasts and throughout the Midwest United States.
LAC welcomed Multiple New Public Tenants.
LAC helped single point dealers achieve their life long dreams
LAC launched our first deals in our construction capital program
Looking ahead, we’re excited for even greater opportunities in 2026! Thank you for your trust and partnership.
Dealership growth in 2026 will come down to one thing: access to flexible capital.
Legacy Automotive Capital’s sale-leaseback program gives dealers the ability to:
• Unlock real estate equity • Secure 100% construction financing • Support buy-sells and partner buyouts • Strengthen the balance sheet without restrictive covenants
If you’re planning for growth in 2026 leveraging the value of your real estate may be one of the most efficient capital strategies available.
With uncertain times in place, Legacy’s sale-leaseback capital program provides dealers with immediate liquidity to boost their cash positions and weather the storm.
Slide 1: Focus on liquidity, cash is king in uncertain markets
Slide 2: Legacy acquires real estate from dealer and closes in 6 weeks
Slide 3: Dealer remains in a comfortable cash position differentiating them from their competitors
Problem: Car dealers feel they are diversified. They are not, exposing personal risk to downturns in the automotive market.
Solution: Stay in the real estate business. Sell a portion of your dealership real estate to Legacy, reinvest in other forms of real estate: Apartments, Retail, etc.