New Construction Honda Store

New Construction Honda Store

Legacy is thrilled to announce the first acquisition under our New Construction Program, where we provide 100% funding for dealers building state-of-the-art dealership facilities. Our recent closing will fund the construction of a new image Honda store in the Midwest, reinforcing our commitment to supporting dealers with innovative capital solutions.

Through sale-leaseback financing, we empower dealers to expand their footprint without tying up valuable equity—allowing them to focus on what they do best: growing their business. This milestone marks a significant step in our mission to be the premier real estate capital source for dealers, fueling dealership expansion across the country.

If you are interested in learning more about how Legacy can support your next project, please contact:

AUSTIN WOLFINGTON
610.304.9347 • Austin@legacyautocapital.com

TODD MARCELLE
914.671.8871 • Todd@legacyautocapital.com

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Deal Announcement: Midwest Toyota, Subaru, Honda

deal announcement: midwest toyota, subaru, honda

We’re proud to announce our successful support of a leading Midwest dealer in their acquisition of a premier Toyota, Subaru, and Honda portfolio.

This transaction came with tight timelines due to a manufacturer Right of First Refusal (ROFR) process — but thanks to Legacy’s speed, flexibility, and deep industry expertise, we were able to execute a rapid close and deliver the capital needed to complete the buy-sell seamlessly.

At Legacy Automotive Capital, we specialize in helping top dealers grow through customized funding solutions — even under the most complex and time-sensitive conditions.

Congratulations to all parties involved! We look forward to supporting even more ambitious dealer growth stories in the months ahead.

If you are interested in learning more about how Legacy can support your next project, please contact:

AUSTIN WOLFINGTON
610.304.9347 • Austin@legacyautocapital.com

TODD MARCELLE
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Unlock Capital Without Losing Control: Legacy Auto Capital Featured in Auto Remarketing

Unlock Capital Without Losing Control: Legacy Auto Capital Featured in Auto Remarketing

Legacy Auto Capital is proud to be featured in Auto Remarketing’s latest article on sale-leasebacks in automotive retail. The piece highlights how dealers can unlock capital tied up in real estate while maintaining operational control—a strategy Legacy Auto Capital specializes in. As noted in the article, sale-leasebacks offer liquidity without increasing debt or diluting ownership, providing dealers with the flexibility to invest in growth opportunities. Legacy Auto Capital’s approach enables dealers to convert real estate equity into usable capital, facilitating expansion and succession planning.

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Acquisition – South Austin Nissan

Acquisition – South Austin Nissan

Legacy Automotive Capital (LEGACY) is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of South Austin Nissan in partnership with IDEA Auto Group (IDEA).

Legacy worked directly with IDEA, a Top 150 Dealer group, and its CEO Julie Herrera on this transaction. Legacy structured the purchase of the real estate so as to provide IDEA with a portion of the Blue Sky funding, thus allowing IDEA to enter the deal with no debt.

Read the full article on Automotive News here.

If you are interested in learning more about how Legacy can support your next project, please contact:

AUSTIN WOLFINGTON
610.304.9347 • Austin@legacyautocapital.com

TODD MARCELLE
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Acquisition – Foothills Mazda / Lincoln in Spokane, Washington

Acquisition - Foothills Mazda / Lincoln in Spokane, Washington

Legacy Automotive Capital (LEGACY) is pleased to announce our latest deal in 2024 with the acquisition of Foothills Mazda / Lincoln in Spokane, Washington. With this acquisition, Legacy has now expanded into the Pacific Northwest.

"Legacy Automotive Capital was a great partner as we closed the buy/sell on Foothills Mazda/Lincoln. Legacy were true professionals executing on the real estate due diligence and closing on time. We look forward to a long-term partnership.”

If you are interested in learning more about how Legacy can support your next project, please contact:

AUSTIN WOLFINGTON
610.304.9347 • Austin@legacyautocapital.com

TODD MARCELLE
914.671.8871 • Todd@legacyautocapital.com

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Hyundai Brockton, Leominster and Collision Center in Shrewsbury Acquisition

Acquisition – Hyundai Brockton, Leominster and Collision Center in Shrewsbury MA

Legacy Automotive Capital (LEGACY) recently partnered with McGovern Automotive, a Top 150 Group, to acquire a portfolio of assets in Massachusetts (Hyundai Brockton, Leominster and a Collision Center in Shrewsbury). The portfolio adds to Legacy’s growing New England portfolio.

“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.”
Matt McGovernCEO of McGovern Auto Group

If you are interested in learning more about how Legacy can support your next project, please contact:

AUSTIN WOLFINGTON
610.304.9347 • Austin@legacyautocapital.com

TODD MARCELLE
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Real Estate Blue Sky – The Hidden Value For Dealers

Real Estate Blue Sky

The Hidden Value For Dealers

‘Real Estate Blue Sky’ is a term coined by Legacy Automotive Capital (LAC) to describe the intangible value that a New Car dealership property holds in addition to its physical attributes or based on the comparable sales of similar properties typically used in the appraisal process. New Car dealership properties are unique in that the true value of the real estate comes from various sources beyond the physical appraisal such as the “Shadow Credit” of the Brand, the value of the “goodwill”, and the pedigree/financial stability of the operator. These factors are widely ignored by the broader marketplace in Buy/Sell transactions resulting in New Car dealership real estate trading on average for far less than it is worth.

This hidden value that many dealers are leaving on the table today is what Legacy calls Real Estate Blue Sky.

In a Buy/Sell or a sale leaseback transaction the rental income that is paid by New Car dealers is often discounted or undervalued because of the arm’s length relationship that exists between the Operating company (The Dealer – OP Co) and the real estate entity (Prop Co) to which rent is paid. Legacy believes that this tenancy should be valued as is the custom in all other commercial real estate verticals. Furthermore, dealership tenancy is “sticky”, long-term and “no-touch” and in no way should be discounted or undervalued. In fact, Legacy believes that New Car dealer tenancy is buoyed by the franchise system, the backing of the OEMs, the adherence to brand standards and oversight of the captives and is some of the most valuable tenancy available in any marketplace.

This is why no one pays more than Legacy does for New Car Dealership real estate.

LEGACY AUTO CAPITAL + REAL ESTATE BLUE SKY = MAXIMUM VALUE FOR NEW CAR DEALERSHIP REAL ESTATE.

If you are interested in learning more about how Legacy can support your next project, please contact:

AUSTIN WOLFINGTON
610.304.9347 • Austin@legacyautocapital.com

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Q1 2025 Update

Q1 2025 Update at Legacy

Despite challenging capital markets for both debt and equity, Legacy Automotive Capital continues to expand into new states in 2025. With buy sell capital and construction debt becoming harder to secure, our net lease and construction capital programs are proving more valuable than ever for developers and operators.

We’re proud to announce the successful closing of our first new construction project, a testament to our team’s dedication and our commitment to supporting growth in this challenging environment.

If you are interested in learning more about how Legacy can support your next project, please contact:

AUSTIN WOLFINGTON
610.304.9347 • Austin@legacyautocapital.com

TODD MARCELLE
914.671.8871 • Todd@legacyautocapital.com

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Acquisition Announcement: Two AutoNation Properties in Arizona

Acquisition Announcement: Two AutoNation Properties in Arizona

Legacy Automotive Capital (LEGACY) is pleased to announce two AutoNation acquisitions – AutoNation Honda Property of Chandler, Arizona and AutoNation Hyundai Property of Tempe, Arizona.

If you are interested in learning more about how Legacy can support your next project, please contact:

AUSTIN WOLFINGTON
610.304.9347 • Austin@legacyautocapital.com

TODD MARCELLE
914.671.8871 • Todd@legacyautocapital.com

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Acquisition – South Austin Nissan

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Acquisition – South Austin Nissan

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