Dutton Group

Dutton Group

Sales of high-end cars and services

Overview

Dutton Group sells luxury, prestige, sporting, and vintage cars to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide through multiple brands. Its vehicles and related services come from brands like Dutton Motorsport, Targa Australia, Mega Auto Warehouse, and Classic Throttle Shop, giving buyers a large, diverse inventory. Each business unit operates with autonomy, allowing independent decisions that respond quickly to market demand. The group aims to be a top global destination for high-end and collectible cars by offering broad choice at scale and serving serious buyers.

About Dutton Group

Simplify's Rating
Why Dutton Group is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Melbourne, Australia

Founded

1911

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Dutton One still markets itself as disruptive, targeting middle-tier retail margins.
  • Essendon Fields planned a 17th Dutton One dealership, showing continued physical expansion.
  • Dutton Group's 2026 promotions and brand pages show active consumer engagement and marketing.

What critics are saying

  • Sojitz called Dutton a structural reform business in 2026, signaling weak profitability.
  • Two-thirds of Australian used-car goodwill was impaired in FY2026, crushing valuation.
  • Any prolonged turnaround failure risks Sojitz exiting and starving Dutton of capital.

What makes Dutton Group unique

  • Sojitz bought Dutton Group in 2023, backing Australia's largest pure-play used-car operator.
  • Dutton One spans 15-16 premium dealerships across five Australian jurisdictions.
  • Classic Throttle Shop and Targa Australia give Dutton collector and enthusiast reach.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Company News

The Lawyer
May 25th, 2023
G+T advises on sale of Australia's largest used car operator

The company operates across Queensland, NSW, Victoria, SA, and ACT

DealStreetAsia
May 18th, 2023
Asia Digest: Bain Capital buys IDAJ; Sojitz acquires CPE's used car unit

Sojitz acquired a part of used car dealing firm Dutton Group from CPE Capital for an undisclosed sum.

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