THIS IS A UNIQUE SPECIALIST BUSINESS WITH FUTURE GROWTH POTENTIAL
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
- Launched in 1998 as a home-based hobby business, The Rubber Connection has grown into a flourishing specialist service
- The business offers car part sales and advice for classic Fords (cars 1928 to 1971 and pickups 1928 to 1996)
- An established dealership with Dennis Carpenter Ford Reproductions has led to arrangements with manufacturers and suppliers locally and in the US
- This is an unmissable opportunity for someone interested in Ford Cars – especially if you are mechanically minded and have good communications skills
- This business lends itself to a lifestyle – promoting the products at car runs, swap meets and events
- There is genuine potential to expand by selling Ford tractor parts – an area that has not yet been explored by the current owners
- Another growth area could be modified parts and possibly electrical components
BUSINESS DETAILS:
- Current owners for 16 years
- Extensive clientele ranging from restoration businesses to end users
- Huge range of hard-to-find parts – Over 20,000 parts available
- An authorized dealer for major US parts manufacturers and has access to a wide range of sources for reproduction, genuine Ford, and New Old Stock parts
- Very knowledgeable staff who understand customer needs
- Spacious factory with a show room, office area and mezzanine
- Easy access off the freeway in Dandenong South – Plenty of parking
- Stock varies but generally sits between $350,000 to $250,000
- Marketed through magazines, Facebook, sponsorship and new website – www.rubberconnection.com.au
- Core customer base comes from sponsorship of 2 annual club magazines
- Product quality has led to many referrals from happy customers
- Owners are retiring
