Business for Sale Overview:
Low volume specialty vehicle builder offers a well engineered and fully drivable and license-able sports car design inspired by the 1953 Corvette. Vehicle buyers can select a customized turn-key built to order vehicle or purchase components as a kit and build it to their own final specifications. (Corvette is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation)
This exceptional opportunity has been under the same management for the past 10 years. The owner purchased tooling and fixture from the prior owner and has shipped 17 vehicles under his ownership. Three have been turn-key vehicles and the balance have gone out the door in kit form.
Dissatisfied with the ride, handling and quality level of the early product, the owner has re-engineered, redesigned and retooled major sections of the vehicle. Included with the business sale are all the die cast dies, fiberglass molds and other fixtures for the entire body, exterior and interior hard trim and seat framework. A custom welded vehicle frame was designed and developed to replace the original donor chassis concept. A dedicated supplier is ready with fixtures and tools to provide finished frames. Although the frame tools are owned by the frame builder, the frame only fits this vehicle.
The drive line, suspension and brake components are standard auto parts available from typical automotive parts sources. All mechanical s are updated to current technology such as coil over strut front suspension, four link rear suspension, disc brakes and a variety of other features. There are recommended suppliers ready to supply each and every component or a builder can use their own resources.
For more information regarding this listing please contact us by completing the "Contact the Seller" form below. We look forward to hearing from you.
Market Competition and Expansion:
There is one other replica kit provider that offers a kit vehicle also reminiscent of the ’53 Corvette. The quality of that vehicle is inferior from the design execution standpoint and drive-ability has been less than desirable using the standard donor chassis.
Other replica companies offer kits inspired by the Corvette designs, but they are based on model years other than the original 1953.
This business has been dormant for the last four years after building one vehicle off the latest tooling to validate the design. It is time to put this in the hands of someone ready to revitalize this business
The finished demo unit is a black with soft top and tan Lexus leather interior, 350 cu fuel injected GM motor and Turbo Hydramatic Trans. with a 9” Ford rear end. This result of the re-engineering efforts is solid, stable, and very drivable with the modern chassis components, yet barely discernible from a 56 year old original ’53 Vette.
Where else can you buy an automobile company with a licensed, drivable classic demonstrator ready to take on a road trip?
Reason for Selling:
Seller has other business interests
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.
Contact the Seller:
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