ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Two brothers have sold a BMW dealer in the Lehigh Valley after decades in business.
Blair Sharpe, Director at the Tim Lamb Group, has brokered the sale of Daniels BMW and MINI owned by Gary and John Daniels, to Sloane Automotive Group, according to a news release from Expand Marketing Group.
The deal, facilitated by Sharpe, closed on December 9, 2024, according to the news release.
Expand Marketing Group says Daniels BMW and MINI has since been rebranded as BMW of Allentown and MINI of Allentown. Both stores are located at 4600 Crackersport Road, in Allentown.
The Daniels family opened for business in 1962 as a Cadillac franchise dealership. In 1974, the BMW franchise was awarded to the Daniels family. It then expanded to include a Certified Collision Center and in 2010 a MINI franchise, according to the news release.
After 50 years in business, the brothers Gary and John Daniels, decided to retire and sell their BMW and MINI dealerships to Sloane Automotive Group, Expand Marketing Group says.
Blair Sharpe said, “I’ve known Gary for over 20 years and am thrilled to be able to help with the sale of his dealership.”
“Gary, John, and I started discussions about their retirement and the sale of the dealership about three years ago. Together we worked out a plan and found a great new buyer to take over.”
Gary and John Daniels credit their dedicated and talented team for being able to provide guests an exceptional customer service experience, while building a strong relationship in their community, according to the news release.
“Our goal was to provide a luxury experience to every visitor in a comfortable and welcoming environment, accepting all visitors and clients are a part of our family,” said Gary Daniels, President and Co-Owner of Daniels BMW and MINI.
After the purchase of Daniels BMW and MINI, Philadelphia-based Sloane Automotive Group now owns nine dealerships in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas of Pennsylvania, according to the news release.