A FAMILY-OWNED business is celebrating 80 years of motoring success.
Bradford-headquartered automotive retailer JCT600, one of the UK’s largest independent motor retail groups, was founded on June 20, 1946 as Tordoff Motors by Edward Tordoff and now operates more than 50 dealerships nationwide.
The company represents over 20 leading vehicle brands, including Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen.
John Tordoff, executive chairman of JCT600, said: “Reaching 80 years is a significant achievement and reflects the contribution of generations of colleagues, customers, and partners who have supported the business over the years.
“Our colleagues are the key to our growth and we’re really proud to have remained a family-owned business, which allows us to keep our employees and customers at the heart of every decision we make.
“The automotive industry has changed dramatically over those eight decades and continues to evolve rapidly.
“Remaining successful through those changes has required the business to adapt while staying true to the values on which it was built.”
The company now employs more than 2,000 people.
It reported sales of £1.33 billion in 2025 and pre-tax profits of £20.1 million.
Recent growth in used vehicle sales and aftersales helped the business outperform broader market trends.
The business has also adapted to industry changes by launching an online vehicle reservation platform in 2020.
It completed its first fully online vehicle sale the following year.
Mr Tordoff said: “We’re really proud that, 80 years on, our fourth-generation family business is still leading the way.
“With our Yorkshire roots firmly intact, we’ve been embracing the move to electric vehicles and an exciting wave of new brands into the UK market.
“We’re looking forward to what the future holds.”
Founded by Edward Tordoff, the business was transformed by his son Jack, who established JCT600 as one of the UK’s largest privately-owned automotive retailers.
Jack’s sons, John and Ian, later joined the company to help guide its continued growth.
JCT600 has continued to invest in its dealership network, digital capability and electric vehicle infrastructure.
It launched its online vehicle reservation platform in 2020.
The company is also investing in its electric vehicle infrastructure across its dealership network.
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To mark its 80th anniversary, JCT600 is hosting celebration events across its dealership network throughout June.
Further growth and investment across all areas of the business are planned for the future.
