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Rare opportunity to acquire an established (48 Years) dealership
Rare opportunity to acquire an established Volkswagen dealership with 48 years of continuous operation in Southern California's premier Long Beach automotive market. This franchise presents exceptional value at $2,000,000 with seller financing available to qualified buyers.
Business Highlights:
• 48-year operating history with established customer base of 50,000+ records
• Purpose-built 3.49-acre dealership facility strategically located near Long Beach Airport
• Rare Volkswagen franchise availability in high-barrier Southern California market
• Retiring owner provides opportunity for experienced transition support
• Real estate available for lease or purchase arrangements
• Potential relocation opportunity subject to manufacturer approval
Strategic Location Advantages:
Positioned in Long Beach's rapidly expanding "Space Beach" technology corridor with unprecedented regional growth drivers. The dealership benefits from proximity to major economic catalysts including Anduril Industries' $1+ billion manufacturing campus creating 5,500 high-paying jobs, Long Beach Airport generating $9 billion in annual economic activity, and expanding aerospace operations from Relativity Space and other industry leaders.
Market Position:
Southern California represents one of North America's strongest automotive markets, supported by large population, high household incomes, and exceptional vehicle ownership rates. The region's designation as a principal host city for the 2028 Olympics brings billions in infrastructure investment, further strengthening long-term market fundamentals.
Financial Structure:
Priced for immediate sale excluding inventory, parts, tools, equipment, and working capital. Comprehensive due diligence process includes staged financial reviews and NDA requirements. The combination of established operations, extensive customer database, and strategic market position creates significant opportunities for revenue growth and operational efficiencies.
This turnkey franchise opportunity offers immediate market entry into a protected territory with substantial barriers to new competition, making it an exceptional acquisition for experienced dealer operators, dealer groups, or qualified investor partnerships.
Business Highlights:
• 48-year operating history with established customer base of 50,000+ records
• Purpose-built 3.49-acre dealership facility strategically located near Long Beach Airport
• Rare Volkswagen franchise availability in high-barrier Southern California market
• Retiring owner provides opportunity for experienced transition support
• Real estate available for lease or purchase arrangements
• Potential relocation opportunity subject to manufacturer approval
Strategic Location Advantages:
Positioned in Long Beach's rapidly expanding "Space Beach" technology corridor with unprecedented regional growth drivers. The dealership benefits from proximity to major economic catalysts including Anduril Industries' $1+ billion manufacturing campus creating 5,500 high-paying jobs, Long Beach Airport generating $9 billion in annual economic activity, and expanding aerospace operations from Relativity Space and other industry leaders.
Market Position:
Southern California represents one of North America's strongest automotive markets, supported by large population, high household incomes, and exceptional vehicle ownership rates. The region's designation as a principal host city for the 2028 Olympics brings billions in infrastructure investment, further strengthening long-term market fundamentals.
Financial Structure:
Priced for immediate sale excluding inventory, parts, tools, equipment, and working capital. Comprehensive due diligence process includes staged financial reviews and NDA requirements. The combination of established operations, extensive customer database, and strategic market position creates significant opportunities for revenue growth and operational efficiencies.
This turnkey franchise opportunity offers immediate market entry into a protected territory with substantial barriers to new competition, making it an exceptional acquisition for experienced dealer operators, dealer groups, or qualified investor partnerships.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 49
- Employees
- 28 Full-time
- Franchise
- This business is an established Timmons Volkswagen Long Beach, California franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- The dealership operates from a purpose-built Volkswagen facility situated on approximately 3.49 acres in Long Beach, California. Designed to Volkswagen standards, the facility includes a modern showroom, customer service areas, service drive, service and parts departments, administrative offices, customer parking, and extensive vehicle display and inventory areas.
The sale includes the dealership’s goodwill; Volkswagen franchise rights, subject to Volkswagen approval; an established customer database exceeding 50,000 records; and more.
Excluded from the purchase price are new and used vehicle inventory, parts and accessories inventory, special tools, working capital, and real estate. These assets may be purchased or funded separately through negotiation.
The existing dealership location may be available through a separate lease or purchase transaction. Additional real estate information will be provided to qualified buyers following execution of a confidentiality agreement (NDA). - Website
- https://www.timmonsvw.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The scarcity of available Volkswagen dealership points significantly enhances the strategic value of this opportunity. SoCal remains one of the nation’s strongest automotive markets, with significant barriers to entry created by manufacturer restrictions, zoning requirements, and a limited supply of suitable dealership sites.
The dealership is strategically located near Long Beach Airport and the rapidly expanding “Space Beach” aerospace and defense corridor. Nearby employers and investments include Anduril Industries’ planned advanced manufacturing campus, Relativity Space, Boeing, Rocket Lab, Vast, Gulfstream, and numerous technology and advanced manufacturing companies.
Long Beach will also serve as a principal host city for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The dealership’s established franchise, nearly five decades of operating history, and customer database exceeding 50,000 records create a competitive position that would be extremely difficult to replicate. - Opportunities for Growth
- The dealership offers substantial growth potential under focused, performance-driven ownership. Its service department, service management, and key non-sales personnel have been with the business for more than 20 years, providing valuable operational continuity, institutional knowledge, and established customer relationships. These areas represent a strong foundation rather than a turnaround requirement.
The primary growth opportunity lies in expanding the sales function through additional sales professionals, a dedicated digital and online sales team, improved lead management, targeted marketing, and more effective engagement of the dealership’s customer database exceeding 50,000 records. Further opportunities exist in used vehicle sales and finance and insurance income. With renewed sales leadership and a comprehensive digital strategy, the dealership has the potential to more than double its current revenue.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 22,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Ownership has made the decision to retire after 48 years.
- Transition Support
- Additional Support & Training information will be provided to qualified buyers following execution of a confidentiality agreement (NDA).
- Financing Options
- Additional info will be provided to qualified buyers following execution of NDA.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2532775
- Listing Views
- 399
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Timmons VW Executive Opportunity V3.pdf
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