Home Stock Finance Sell your car Reviews Number Plates About us Contact us 01302 711111 Selecteer een taal▼ OUR HISTORY OVER 35 YEARS OF HERITAGE Clive Watson was an apprentice tool maker at International Harvesters when he started buying and selling cars at just 16 years old. He has been the backbone of the business since then and over the years has seen it grow in size and stature into the successful business Portland Autos is today. Here’s a look at Clive and the Portland Autos journey. WATCH OUR VIDEO AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND 1983 - WE OPENED OUR DOORS In 1983, Clive decided to take his redundancy from International Harvesters to set up a VAT registered company buying and selling cars. He started as a sole trader, mainly buying and selling from and to the motor trade. Strong relationships were built during the following five years and solid foundations established across the Yorkshire motor trade allowing him to move onto the next chapter. 1988 - WE MOVED TO SHEFFIELD In 1988 an opportunity presented itself to acquire premises on Rutland Street in Sheffield. This necessitated a change in business plan from selling to the motor trade to a retail business selling to the consumer. This showroom, which became our new home for ten years, had been occupied by the Datsun brand and they were ceasing trading. The business had been called Portland and that is where we took our name from! 1998 – WE MOVED TO BAWTRY By now, the business was flourishing and Clive decided to move the business to land adjacent to his home, the very site that we still occupy today. Once again, the business vision shifted slightly incorporating more upmarket cars and importing and exporting. This business model proved hugely successful and is the one on which the business operates successfully today. TODAY The company is a family business with both sons, James and Adam, working in the business. It sells over 600 cars each year to customers in the UK, Europe and across the globe. We have a 40 car indoor show room, purpose built preparation centre, and plenty of room for the 120 cars that we have on site at any time. We pride ourselves on providing a fantastic customer experience that is supportive and hassle free. Our reputation is enviable with a regular customer base choosing us for all their care buying requirements. Read our testimonials and see what our customers have to say. PORTLAND AUTOS EXPERIENCE THE EXCEPTIONAL Portland of Bawtry Ltd, Pine Lodge, Great North Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 6DF Company Reg Number: 2647297 | VAT Number: 599884148 Opening Hours We’re open Monday to Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm, Sundays 11:00am - 3:00pm. [ Privacy ] Distance Selling: Portland of Bawtry Ltd does not operate an organised distance selling regime, as all cars are available for test drive and viewing at our purpose built showroom in Bawtry. In exceptional circumstances a customer can arrange to have a car delivered without visiting us, but this would not be our normal terms of business and distance selling regulations would not apply. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Portland of Bawtry Ltd are a credit broker and not a lender. We are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA No: 651162 Finance is Subject to status. Other offers may be available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. We work with a number of carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer you finance for your purchase. Registered in England & Wales: 02647297 Registered Office: Address: Pine Lodge, Great North Road, Bawtry, DN10 6DF Data Protection No: ZA118231 Your Privacy We take your privacy very seriously. We also use cookies to improve your overall experience. Please read our Privacy Policy to learn more Okay, hide this.