Burton Car Company

What Burton Car Company does

Burton Car Company is a privately held Dutch specialty automotive manufacturer headquartered in Zutphen, Netherlands, that designs, supplies, and builds retro-inspired roadsters and conversion kits derived from Citroën 2CV mechanical technology. Its core product, the Burton Sportscar, is a lightweight (480 kg) vehicle with a rust-free polyester body finished in gelcoat, a rustproof chassis, and an air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine capable of approximately 130 km/h and ~5 L/100 km fuel consumption. The lineup comprises three sub-models — Classic (vintage pastel styling), Sport (race-inspired with five-spoke wheels and low windscreen), and Adventure (knobby tires, raised ride height, aluminum protection plates) — plus an electrified Burton Electric variant and a body conversion kit that lets existing 2CV owners re-body their cars while retaining the original mechanicals.

The company monetizes through one-time sales of complete new-build vehicles, self-build kits configured via an online build tool, body conversion kits, and replacement parts sold through a dedicated webshop (burton2cvparts.com). Go-to-market is a hybrid product-led model combining direct e-commerce on burtoncar.com with an authorized reseller and installer network spanning at least nine countries across Europe (Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, UK, Belgium, France) and a single US point of contact in Maryland; in France, body-kit installation is legally required to be performed by certified network members. The customer base is a long tail of individual automotive enthusiasts and 2CV hobbyists, with no disclosed enterprise or fleet accounts; pricing starts at €4,699 for the base build and €11,900 for full vehicles in the French market. The company is led by founder and CEO Iwan Göbel, operates with 11–50 employees, and reports no external funding rounds, acquisitions, or M&A activity.

Name

Burton Car Company

Legal name

Burton Car Company

Website

https://burtoncar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burton Car Company is a Dutch specialty automaker that designs, supplies, and builds retro-inspired roadsters and 2CV body conversion kits for individual automotive enthusiasts across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Kit Car Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Exterior Accessories Manufacturing (Body Kits/Grilles/Bumpers/Racks/Tow Hooks) (IMACANAI)

Keywords

• Kit car manufacturing
• Retro roadster vehicles
• 2cv based cars
• Specialty automobiles
• Self-build sports cars

Headquarters

HQ city

Zutphen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Burton Sportscar Sales: Revenue from selling complete Burton Sportscar vehicles, available in three models (Classic, Sport, Adventure) with various customization options. Cars can be purchased as ready-to-order new builds using all new and rebuilt parts.
2. Body Kit Sales: Revenue from selling Burton SportsCar body conversion kits that allow customers to transform their existing 2CV vehicles into Burton Sportscars while retaining the original 2CV mechanical soul.
3. Replacement Parts Sales: Sales of replacement parts at competitive prices, supporting the low maintenance cost proposition. Parts can be purchased through their webshop at burton2cvparts.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Burton Car Company designs, manufactures, and sells the Burton Sportscar, a lightweight (480 kg) retro-inspired roadster built on proven 2CV air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine technology with a rust-free polyester body and gelcoat finish. The vehicle is offered in three model variants (Classic, Sport, Adventure) plus an Electric version, and is sold as a pre-built new car, a self-build kit, or a body conversion kit that lets customers transform an existing 2CV into a Burton. The company also sells replacement parts through a dedicated webshop.

Product overview

Burton Car Company is a specialty automotive company that manufactures retro-inspired kit cars based on 2CV technology. The product portfolio consists of the Burton Sportscar as the core offering, available in three distinct models: Classic (vintage style with pastel colors), Sport (race-inspired with matte metallic details), and Adventure (rugged with enhanced off-road capability). Additionally, the company offers a Burton Electric variant for sustainable mobility. Customers can purchase pre-built vehicles or build their own Burton using body kits and parts. The company also provides a body conversion kit allowing 2CV owners to transform their vehicles into Burton Sportscars through an authorized installer network. All Burton vehicles feature lightweight polyester bodies with gelcoat finish, rust-proof chassis, and simple air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engines known for reliability and low maintenance costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Burton Sportscar A lightweight (480 kg), rust-free retro-inspired roadster built on 2CV technology, available as a build-it-yourself kit or pre-built new vehicle, featuring a polyester body with gelcoat finish and a simple, reliable two-cylinder air-cooled boxer engine with a top speed of about 130 km/h and fuel consumption of about 1 liter per 20 kilometers. Targeted at individual automotive enthusiasts seeking a fun, customizable, fuel-efficient roadster.
• Burton Classic Vintage-style Burton Sportscar model featuring a small, lightweight design optimized for maximum driving enjoyment, with three pastel colors and retro highlights, suitable for touring, rallying, and road-tripping.
• Burton Sport Race-inspired Burton Sportscar roadster equipped with sport side exhaust, Burton's five-spoke wheels, and a low windscreen, designed for an ultimate driver's experience, with pre-selected colors and matte metallic details.
• Burton Adventure Rugged Burton Sportscar model built for adventure with knobby tires, increased ride height, and aluminum engine/side/rear protection plates, designed for unbound routes and adventurous color schemes.
• Burton Electric Electric version of the Burton Sportscar offering sustainable mobility while maintaining the classic roadster driving experience.
• Burton SportsCar Body Kit Body conversion kit that allows customers to transform their existing 2CV vehicle into a Burton Sportscar while retaining the original 2CV mechanical drivetrain; professional installation is required through the authorized installer network, which is legally mandated in France.
• Burton Replacement Parts Replacement parts for Burton vehicles sold at competitive prices through the dedicated webshop at burton2cvparts.com, supporting the low maintenance cost proposition of the Burton Sportscar.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel consumption of approximately 1 liter per 20 kilometers (~5L/100km)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 2CV Méhari Club CassiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial installer and contact point for Burton products in France. Handles Burton SportsCar body kit installation which is legally required to be performed by authorized professionals. Located at Quartier Le Bregadan CS 80019, 13260 Cassis, France.
• Ad van der HorstminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller in Netherlands, located at Kapelstraat 6, 5469 NC Boerdonk.
• Erik de Widt (USA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for North America, located at PO Box 1087, 2020 Long Corner Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771-1087, Tel: 301-829-2695.
• Hubert Meyer (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller in Germany, located at Birkenfelder Str. 11, 75180 Pforzheim-Büchenbronn, Tel: +49-7231-972 810.
• Carsten Breuer (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller in Germany, located at Kiebitzhörn 4, 22885 Barsbüttel, Tel: +49-40-6703817.
• Ricaboni Giuseppe & Paolo Ricaboni (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller in Italy, located at Via Leonardo da Vinci 2, 26834, Corte palasio, Tel: +39 371 72336.
• Oscar Ramo Rodrigo (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller in Spain, located at Pol Ind L'Horta Vella C/8 Nave 11, 46117, Betera (Valencia), Tel: +34 961 60 25 36.
• Stefan Kuhnen (Switzerland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller in Switzerland, located at Dorfstrasse 72, CH - 1792, Tel: +41 79 627 74 28.
• The 2CV Shop (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller in United Kingdom, located at Unit 22, Deverill Road Trading Estate, Sutton Veny (Warminster), Wiltshire, BA12 7BZ, Tel: 01985 806616.
• Assistem (Belgium)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller in Belgium, located at Rue de la Procession 38, 7830 Bassilly, Tel: +32477210053.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lotus Cars: British sports car maker historically defined by lightweight, handling-focused vehicles (Elise/Exige lineage). Shares Burton's 'light is right' engineering philosophy but operates at much larger scale and price points, with a much broader model range.
• AC Cars: British low-volume heritage sports car brand with modern continuation/shelby programs. Comparable to Burton in low-volume specialty sports car production and heritage-driven positioning, though at a higher price tier and broader model range.
• Morgan Motor Company: Long-established British maker of handcrafted retro sports cars using traditional craftsmanship plus modern mechanicals. Comparable to Burton in low-volume specialty/retro positioning, but Morgan is materially larger, pricier, and broader in market reach.
• Citroën (Stellantis): Original manufacturer of the 2CV and supplier of the underlying mechanicals Burton repurposes. While not a direct product competitor, Citroën defines Burton's parts ecosystem and heritage narrative, and competes indirectly through modern small city cars (e.g., Ami).

Direct peers

• Caterham Cars: British manufacturer of the Seven, a lightweight kit/roadster car with a build-your-own option and emphasis on simple, analogue driving. Directly comparable to Burton in product format (kit sports car), DIY build experience, and enthusiast positioning.
• Secma: French low-volume manufacturer of microcars and roadsters sold as kits and completed vehicles, with a comparable lightweight, simple-mechanics philosophy. Closest French-based volume comparable to Burton's niche.
• Westfield Sportscars: UK-based kit car and completed sports car maker focused on lightweight, Seven-style roadsters sold both as kits and turnkey. Highly comparable to Burton's model of kit + complete vehicle sales with a self-build option.
• Donkervoort Automobielen: Dutch low-volume sports car manufacturer building ultralight, retro-styled roadsters with extreme handling focus. Closest geographic and product peer to Burton: similar specialty niche, similar weight-class philosophy, similar enthusiast buyer, similar low-volume build model.

Emerging players

• Aixam-Mega: French manufacturer of small, lightweight urban vehicles including electric quadricycles. Comparable niche to Burton in micro/light vehicle manufacturing, with overlap on small form factor and French market presence; broader product line aimed at urban mobility rather than enthusiast driving.

Others

• 2CV Méhari Club Cassis: French specialist in 2CV/Méhari restoration and Burton's exclusive French installer and parts channel. Functions as a key channel partner and ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but is materially relevant as a comparable specialist business built around the 2CV platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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