What Luxury Auto Collection does

Luxury Auto Collection is a privately held, multi-brand luxury and exotic vehicle dealership founded in January 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona by John Schlitt, a former Penske Automotive Group general manager, with his brother Kris Schlitt as COO. The company operates three product collections under a single retail brand: the Auto Collection (curated new and pre-owned luxury, exotic, and hypercar inventory from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, McLaren, Porsche, BMW, Land Rover, and Maserati), the Van Collection (luxury Sprinter conversions and custom coaches from coachbuilders including OGV Luxury Coach, Midwest Automotive Designs, Explorer Vans, Coachmen, Airstream, and Ultimate Toys), and the AERO Collection (private aircraft brokerage covering Bombardier, Learjet, and Airbus ACJ-class jets). Core revenue is generated through one-time vehicle sales, consignment commissions (most vehicles sell within 2–6 weeks), trade-in acquisitions, in-house service and maintenance, and financing arranged through relationships with multiple national specialty lenders and USAA.

The technology layer is a Dealer Inspire-powered dealer website with integrated inventory management, virtual walkthroughs, online financing application, no-SSN pre-qualification, QR-code virtual test-drive scheduling, and an online seven-day trade-in appraisal tool. Distribution is dual-channel: two physical showrooms (Scottsdale, AZ headquarters and Rutherford, NJ) plus a nationwide delivery operation reaching HNW individuals, business professionals, family travel enthusiasts, and adventure seekers across the US and internationally. Pricing uses the proprietary LUXE 1Price model that bundles a $1,489 documentation fee into advertised prices, with financing terms varying by asset class (72-month auto at 5.9% APR with 20% down; 240-month van at 7.99% APR with 25% down). The company is entirely founder/family-owned, has no disclosed external capital, and does not publish financial statements.

Name

Luxury Auto Collection

Legal name

Luxury Auto Collection

Website

https://luxuryautocollection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Luxury Auto Collection is a privately held, founder-owned Scottsdale-based multi-brand dealer operating Auto (exotic/hypercars), Van (luxury Sprinter conversions), and AERO (private aircraft) collections from two US showrooms with nationwide delivery, serving high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales (New and Pre-Owned): Core revenue stream from selling new, pre-owned, and certified pre-owned luxury vehicles including exotic cars, hypercars, luxury SUVs, and conversion vans. Inventory includes brands like Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Maserati, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
2. Financing Services: Revenue generated through relationships with multiple national lenders who specialize in high-end vehicle financing. Offers competitive rates, flexible terms (72-month auto financing at 5.9% APR with 20% down; 240-month van financing at 7.99% APR with 25% down), and lease options.
3. Trade-In Acquisition: Buying trade-in vehicles from customers, which are then reconditioned and sold. Offers written appraisals valid for seven days and purchases vehicles even without customer buying from them.
4. Consignment Services: Premium consignment service for exotic and luxury vehicles where the company handles marketing, photography, video production, buyer qualification, negotiations, paperwork, and delivery. Takes vehicles including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, McLaren, and high-performance vehicles.
5. Service and Maintenance: Service department for Sprinter vans and luxury vehicles including warranty support, routine maintenance, and repairs. Connected to Mercedes-Benz roadside assistance program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Luxury Auto Collection is a multi-brand luxury vehicle dealership selling new, certified pre-owned, and pre-owned exotic cars, hypercars, luxury SUVs, custom Sprinter van conversions, and select private aircraft through three collections (Auto, Van, Aero). The company complements its sales business with financing facilitation through specialty lenders, a white-glove consignment program for exotic sellers, trade-in acquisition, and an authorized Sprinter/Mercedes-Benz service department, with nationwide delivery serving clients across the U.S. and internationally.

Product overview

Luxury Auto Collection operates as a multi-brand luxury vehicle dealership with three core collections: the AUTO Collection (luxury/exotic/hypercars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, BMW, Land Rover, Maserati, Porsche, McLaren), the VAN Collection (custom luxury Sprinter conversions and coaches including OGV Luxury Coach, Midwest Automotive Designs, Explorer Vans, Coachmen, and Airstream with sub-collections for adventure, cruiser, business, and camping use cases), and the AERO Collection (private aircraft including jets). Supporting services include vehicle consignment, custom financing, trade-in appraisals, nationwide delivery, and certified service facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LAC (Luxury Auto Collection): Primary brand name for the luxury exotic and hypercar dealership operations
• Auto Collection
• Van Collection
• AERO Collection
• LUXE 1Price
• LAC Consignment
• LAC Gear

Products and services

• Luxury AUTO Collection Curated selection of new, pre-owned, and certified pre-owned luxury, exotic, and hypercars from brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, BMW, Land Rover, Maserati, McLaren, and Porsche, sold with nationwide delivery to individual collectors and enthusiasts.
• Luxury VAN Collection Premium Sprinter van conversions and custom luxury coaches from OGV Luxury Coach, Midwest Automotive Designs, Explorer Vans, Coachmen, and Airstream, organized into Adventure, Cruiser, Business, Camping, and Shuttle sub-collections and sold with nationwide delivery to individuals, families, and corporate clients.
• Luxury AERO Collection Private and business aircraft brokerage offering jets including Airbus ACJ330 VIP, Bombardier Challenger series, and Learjet models for sale to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and corporate buyers.
• Vehicle Consignment Program White-glove consignment service for exotic and luxury vehicles including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, McLaren, Porsche, and Range Rover, providing professional photography, marketing, buyer qualification, negotiations, paperwork, and nationwide delivery on behalf of the seller.
• Custom Financing Services Financing facilitation through relationships with multiple national lenders specializing in high-end vehicle financing, offering flexible terms (e.g., 72-month auto at 5.9% APR with 20% down, 240-month van at 7.99% APR with 25% down), lease options, USAA member financing, and online pre-qualification without SSN or hard credit inquiry.
• Trade-In and Vehicle Acquisition Service Online trade-in appraisal service offering written offers valid for seven days; the company purchases trade-in vehicles even without the customer buying from LAC, enabling acquisition of high-quality used inventory.
• Service Department (Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz) Authorized Mercedes-Benz factory dealer and service facility providing Sprinter service, warranty support, routine maintenance, repairs, and connection to Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance for luxury vehicle and Sprinter van owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most vehicles sell within 2 to 6 weeks through consignment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mercedes-BenzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud Factory Dealer and Service facility for Mercedes-Benz brands including Sprinter vans and luxury vehicles. Provides authorized service, warranty support, and access to Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories for customers.
• OGV Luxury Coach (Forest River)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for OGV Luxury Coach vehicles including V-DRIVE and V-CRUISE models. OGV (Outdoor Getaway Vans) by Forest River offers luxury Sprinter conversions for adventure, business, and family use.
• Midwest Automotive DesignscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Midwest Automotive Designs luxury Sprinter conversions including LUXE Cruiser, Business Class, and Signature Series models. Offers full warranty support and service for MAD vehicles.
• Explorer VansminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Explorer Vans luxury Sprinter conversions including SE-X models with various seating configurations (7-11 passenger) and features like KENWOOD Navigation, backup cameras, and advanced driver assistance.
• CoachmenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Coachmen Galleria luxury motorhomes, offering Class B RV options with premium features for travel enthusiasts.
• AirstreamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Airstream luxury travel vehicles and trailers, offering premium recreational options alongside their van conversions.
• Ultimate ToysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Ultimate Toys luxury conversion vehicles, offering additional options in the luxury van segment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoNation: Largest US auto retailer with national footprint spanning new, used, and luxury segments. Competes for HNW customers and franchise allocations across multiple states where LAC delivers vehicles, but with materially greater capital, marketing, and inventory scale.
• Holman Automotive: Family-owned dealer group with strong luxury franchise presence (Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Lamborghini) plus fleet and aircraft services. Directly comparable on multi-brand luxury retail and on the Aero/auto vertical integration that LAC is building.
• CarMax: Largest US used-vehicle retailer with national footprint and standardized no-haggle pricing. Competes with LAC's pre-owned and CPO inventory for affluent trade-in sellers and value-oriented luxury buyers, though at a different price tier and brand mix.
• Penske Automotive Group: Public global dealer group with extensive luxury and exotic franchises including the very Scottsdale stores where LAC's founder previously served as GM. Overlaps directly in Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce retail, but at vastly larger scale and with a multi-brand public-company portfolio.

Regional players

• EuroMotorcars: Mid-Atlantic luxury dealer group (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Volvo, Land Rover) serving the Washington DC/Virginia market. Comparable to LAC's Rutherford, NJ showroom in target customer and product line, though not focused on true exotics/hypercars.

Direct peers

• OGV Luxury Coach (Forest River): Manufacturer of OGV (Outdoor Getaway Vans) luxury Sprinter conversions retailed by LAC under the Van Collection. Direct comparable in the premium conversion-van category, sharing dealer economics and customer overlap.
• Galpin Motors: Los Angeles-based dealer group with deep luxury and exotic franchises (Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Lotus) plus custom vehicle operations. Competes with LAC for West Coast HNW buyers and on consignment volume.
• O'Gara Coach: Long-standing luxury and exotic dealership in Beverly Hills carrying Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and McLaren. Closest head-to-head competitor in the HNW exotic retail niche, with similar consignment and nationwide shipping capabilities.
• Midwest Automotive Designs: Manufacturer of luxury Sprinter conversions (LUXE Cruiser, Business Class, Signature Series) that LAC retails. Direct overlap in product line and dealer network — both brands co-sell and co-promote each other in the Van Collection.

Emerging players

• Van Nuys Luxury Pre-Owned: Independent California-based exotic and luxury pre-owned specialist with similar online-led, nationwide-delivery model. Comparable in curated inventory approach and digital-first marketing strategy, though with a single location and smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LACScottsdale
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LuxuryAutoCollection
• Facebookfacebook.com/LACScottsdale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/luxury-auto-collection
• Instagraminstagram.com/luxuryautocollectionusa
• Pinterestpinterest.com/luxuryautocolle
• TikToktiktok.com/@luxuryautocollectionusa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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