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Bob Howard Luxury Auto Group Acquires Universal Tractor Co. in Lakewood, Colo.

Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, announced the sale of Universal Tractor Co. in Lakewood, Colo., from the McCarty family to Bob Howard Luxury Auto Group.

Universal Tractor Co. (“UTC”) is a factory authorized dealer and distributor for Kubota Tractor Corporation, Land Pride, and MultiQuip Power Generators. The dealership was established by the McCarty family in 1950 and has been at its current location at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado since 1967. UTC was founded by Alston and Ann McCarty, who created a legacy business that has remained family-owned and operated for 74 years. It has supported the growing McCarty family, consisting of ten children and twenty-two grandchildren. Ann and Alston’s sons, Thomas and Murray McCarty, joined the family business in the late 1960’s and early 1980’s respectively, taking over leadership in the late 1980’s. Thomas serves as President and Murray as Vice President of Sales.

After the sale, the McCarty family shared, “We extend heartfelt gratitude to Pat Albero and the entire Performance Brokerage Services team for their assistance in selling our family’s dealership. Throughout the process, Pat and his team provided crucial guidance and strategic advice, demonstrating an unparalleled understanding of the industry. If you’re considering selling your dealership and require expert assistance, we wholeheartedly recommend Performance Brokerage Services. Thank you, Pat Albero and the entire Performance Brokerage Services team.”

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