WEEKLY FEED
Use Case For Capital: Retirement & Generational Passdown
Discover how car dealers use Legacy’s programs to address the challenges of a dealership patriarch’s retirement and the smooth generational transition of the business.
Dealing with an unexpected Tax Bill?
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.
Use Cases for our Capital: Refinance Alternative
Dealers may stay in their real estate for generations, but their loans do not. The average commercial property loan is 5-7 years. Every 5-7 years a car dealer is facing current interest rates and LTV’s.
Missed us at NADA 2026?
Due to meeting demand, many dealers were unable to meet with us to discuss our capital solutions. If you missed us but would like to connect, schedule via the button below.
NADA Success Story
Read about one of our success stories where Legacy’s capital solutions supported the disciplined growth of a Top 150 dealer.
Meet with Legacy at NADA 2026
Dealers are meeting to discuss Sale-Leasebacks, Buy Sell Capital, Partner Buy Out Capital, Construction Capital, Estate Planning Solutions.
NADA Success Story
Read about one of our success stories where Legacy’s capital solutions supported the disciplined growth of a Top 150 dealer.
What Should a Dealership Lease Contain
Find out how car dealers use Legacy’s programs to finance buy-sell transactions and facilitate seamless ownership transitions.
Market Snapshot: Dealership growth in 2026
Dealership growth in 2026 will come down to one thing: access to flexible capital. 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.
5 Reasons Why Dealer Real Estate Valuations are Flawed
Dealers can unlock trapped equity with Legacy’s specialty financing programs, providing them access to funds to use for growth, renovation, or expansion.
How To Reduce Your Exposure to Turbulent Markets
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.
6 Benefits of Dealership Sale-Leasebacks
Explore the funding options available through Legacy Automotive Capital, designed to support dealers with flexible and tailored financial solutions.
Use Cases for our Capital: Diversification
In many cases, car dealers aren’t as diversified as they’d like to be. That is where Legacy can enter the picture to offer a way to help.
Succession Planning with Legacy
Succession planning is crucial for car dealers, but accessing capital without disrupting operations can be challenging. Learn more about Legacy’s solution.
How to keep your 2022 Business Plan Alive
Learn how Legacy Automotive Capital’s sale-leaseback strategy could help keep your 2022 Business Plan alive.
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.
Legacy Automotive Capital Featured in Dave Cantin Group’s “2025 Mid-Year Market Outlook Report”
August 2025 – Legacy Automotive Capital is honored to have been featured in the Dave Cantin Group’s 2025 Mid-Year Market Outlook Report.
Meet with Legacy at 2025 NAMAD in Las Vegas this August
Schedule time to meet with Legacy Automotive Capital at 2025 NAMAD in Las Vegas this August. Let’s discuss how we can support your dealership’s growth with innovative financial solutions.
Who Is Legacy Auto Capital
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.
Use Cases for our Capital: Estate planning
Discover how car dealers use Legacy’s programs as an effective estate planning solution, enabling them to keep business ownership within the family while funding essential needs.
Q2 2025 Update
Legacy Automotive Capital closed another strong quarter, adding the first Toyota dealership to our portfolio — a milestone that reflects our continued expansion across brands and geographies.
Deal Announcement: Northeast Land Rover Portfolio
Legacy Automotive Capital is pleased to announce the successful closing of a two-property Land Rover dealership portfolio located in the Northeast. The portfolio is occupied by a top-performing dealer group with a strong track record in luxury automotive retail.
What is Real Estate Blue Sky?
‘Real Estate Blue Sky’ is a term coined by Legacy Automotive Capital 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.
Brands LAC is actively funding and acquiring
Legacy is actively funding and acquiring across all volume luxury and non-luxury brands.
How Chick-fil-A uses Sale-Leaseback Capital
Chick-fil-A employs sale-leaseback agreements to fuel its expansion strategy, converting owned real estate into liquid capital while maintaining operational control.
Unlock Capital from Your Real Estate
If you own your dealership real estate, you may be sitting on untapped capital. A sale-leaseback allows you to unlock that equity—without moving or disrupting your business.
5 Reasons Why Dealer Real Estate Valuations are Flawed
Dealers can unlock trapped equity with Legacy’s specialty financing programs, providing them access to funds to use for growth, renovation, or expansion.
Benefits of Sale Leaseback Strategy
Franchised new car dealers prioritize business operations but overlook the importance of a dealership real estate strategy. In today’s high-cost buy/sell market, Sale Leaseback Strategies offer a smart way to boost financial flexibility and fuel growth.
Tesla's Use of SLB Capital
Tesla – The fastest-growing car dealers in the country leverage sale leaseback capital solutions to fuel their growth.
Succession Planning
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.