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.
Succession planning is crucial for car dealers, but accessing capital without disrupting operations can be challenging. A sale leaseback strategy unlocks real estate equity, providing liquidity to fund ownership transitions while retaining control of the dealership. This approach ensures a smooth succession, preserves working capital, and offers financial flexibility without restrictive covenants. In today’s high-cost market, leveraging real estate assets can be a game-changer for securing your dealership’s future.
Only a few years ago, the economy was thriving. Consumers had disposable income and were spending. Interest rates were low, cash requirements were low, and businesses were flush with cash. Businesses planned long term growth.
Fast forward to 2025, economists and consumers alike are nervous, interest rates are more than double, equity requirements are much higher, and cost of living and operating a business are high. Recent business goals seem impossible to achieve.
By leveraging Sale Leaseback Capital, you can get back to that 2022 business plan. This allows for stable costs of capital with no equity down required. Learn more about how our program works to see how we can get you back on track.
Learn more about Legacy's Construction Capital Program
Legacy Automotive Capital’s Construction Capital Programs fund dealers to renovate their existing facilities or construct new ones. Our tailored financing solutions empower franchised new car dealers to achieve their growth objectives. Connect with us to explore how we can support your vision.
Legacy featured in the Dave Cantin Group's 2025 Mid-Year Market Outlook Report
Legacy Automotive Capital is honored to have been featured in the Dave Cantin Group’s 2025 Mid-Year Market Outlook Report. This timely update sheds light on pivotal trends shaping the automotive retail landscape in the first half of 2025—including affordability challenges, the emerging presence of Chinese automakers, shifts in consumer EV adoption, and how dealers are navigating tariff impact with diversified revenue strategies.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Dave Cantin Group for spotlighting our work and contributing to this insightful industry dialogue.
Legacy Automotive Capital is excited to be attending the 2025 NAMAD Conference. We specialize in helping franchised dealers unlock capital through sale-leaseback financing, acquisition funding, construction capital and succession solutions—allowing you to grow your dealership portfolio while preserving operational control.
If you’re looking to fund your next acquisition, strengthen liquidity, or explore succession strategies, we’d welcome the opportunity to meet in person at NAMAD.
Schedule a meeting with us here or stop by our team during the conference.
We look forward to connecting.
Best regards, Austin Wolfington Co-Founder | Legacy Automotive Capital
Discover how car dealers use Legacy Automotive Capital’s programs as an effective estate planning solution, enabling them to keep business ownership within the family while funding essential needs.
Scenario: Family Patriarch passes away Problem: Family is left with large tax bill Solution: Sell Real Estate to pay tax bill Result: Maintain Business Control / Ownership
Legacy Automotive Capital was founded by car dealers who recognized a need for additional financial solutions to support dealership growth. With a deep understanding of the industry, we focus on recognizing and leveraging the unique value each dealer brings to their operation.
Founded and Focused on:
Recognition of the operations and blue sky value created by the dealer
Access to additional capital to allow good dealers to grow efficiently