Haig Partners Advises on Sale of Three Luxury Dealerships to Keeler Motor Car Company and Open Road Capital

The dealerships, located in affluent markets near New York City, were sold by New Country Motor Car Group.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Haig Partners LLC, a leading buy-sell advisory firm to auto retailers, served as the exclusive advisor to New Country Motor Car Group on the sale of its Lexus of Westport, Toyota of Westport, and Audi Hawthorne dealerships to Jesse Hord of Keeler Motor Car Company and his capital partner, Open Road Capital. The Lexus and Toyota dealerships are located in Connecticut's 'Gold Coast' region, while the Audi dealership is in Westchester County, New York - both wealthy areas outside of New York City.

Why it matters

This transaction highlights the active buy-sell market in the auto retail industry, with dealership profits remaining strong and many groups looking to grow through acquisitions. The combination of high demand and ample supply of dealerships for sale is creating favorable conditions for sellers.

The details

New Country Motor Car Group decided to reposition its capital to another core market, the Washington, D.C. area, while retaining ownership and investment in the Lexus, Toyota, and Audi brands. Haig Partners ran a disciplined, confidential sales process that brought forward a well-capitalized, high-quality buyer in Keeler Motor Car Company and its capital partner, Open Road Capital.

  • The transaction closed on February 11, 2026.

The players

Haig Partners LLC

A leading buy-sell advisory firm to auto retailers that served as the exclusive advisor to New Country Motor Car Group on this transaction.

New Country Motor Car Group

An automotive group that owns 26 dealerships in several states, representing brands such as Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar-Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, and Toyota.

Keeler Motor Car Company

The buyer of the Lexus of Westport, Toyota of Westport, and Audi Hawthorne dealerships, led by Jesse Hord.

Open Road Capital

The capital partner of Keeler Motor Car Company in the acquisition of the three dealerships.

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What they’re saying

“We are grateful for the advice and services of Alan Haig, Derek Garber and Markus Haig from Haig Partners. This was not a simple transaction, but Haig Partners ran a disciplined, confidential process that brought forward a well-capitalized, high-quality buyer and helped us work through several challenging issues. Their experience and judgment were evident throughout, and we are very pleased with the outcome.”

— Jared Cantanucci, President of New Country Motor Car Group (Business Wire)

“The transaction went smoothly, thanks in part to Haig Partners as well as the Cantanucci family.”

— Jesse Hord (Business Wire)

“This was a very cooperative and cohesive transaction thanks to the professionalism and familiarity shared by all parties.”

— Eric Chelline, of Open Road Capital (Business Wire)

The takeaway

This transaction demonstrates the active buy-sell market in the auto retail industry, with dealership profits remaining strong and many groups looking to grow through acquisitions. The combination of high demand and ample supply of dealerships for sale is creating favorable conditions for sellers to optimize their portfolios and reposition capital to other core markets.