Inside Tom Hartley Junior's INCREDIBLE car dealership | Selling Supercars Episode 5

[@rajkohli81]

Where his father survives on quoting net worth, the hilariously named 'Hartley Estate', name dropping and confusing success with wealth, it appears his greatest success, completely unbeknown to him, has been bringing up this gentleman.

[@davidclarke2193]

I believe it’s a ‘traveller’ thing that they feel the need to quote or actually make up how successful they are.

[@LynGriffiths70]

WTF are you talking about ? How can you possibly think Tom senior survives on quoting net worth ? He survives (and thrives) on being, along with Carl, the best Supercar dealer in the country. No one can touch them for volume, and no one works harder.

[@Andy-bn9ci]

@@LynGriffiths70 The reviews online along with forum comments tell a very different story to the one you proclaim - same can’t be said for Amari, Romans, European prestige etc etc. But ok Little Tom and Carl are the best in the country 😂

[@davidclarke2193]

@@LynGriffiths70 Hi Tom

[@LynGriffiths70]

@@davidclarke2193 Hi Dick..

[@daveholloway8780]

Tom Jr and Carl couldn’t be anymore different

[@MrTim360]

Pure class, a different league to his father. Very knowledgeable and not arrogant at all.

[@Jol-f5m]

It’s incredible for someone who by his own admission didn’t finish school conventionally, yet has such an incredible command of the vocabulary and terminology, it’s like listening to a scholarly auctioneer at a fine auction house. I could listen to him all day.

[@BullyBoxer]

Gypsies are self-taught , we are taught the art of communication is a way of getting a living off the pavement, we are taught from a very early age to read people ,with that set of skills we can get a living in any environment. It’s a fallacy to think all gypsies are criminals robbing people , the Heartley are prime examples .

[@mikenewbold1699]

i mean it helps if your dad did the same thing and was a multi millionaire lol

[@conormcgowan3018]

Classy Guy, his father should take note.

[@benzinapaul7416]

He sure is, but from my experience so is his father, just a different generation.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

Tom's ok, good at what he does.

[@MikeAnderson-cu2tu]

He has left his father in the dust

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

@@MikeAnderson-cu2tu I'm sure he'll cope, they're very respectful people.

[@dipladonic]

His dad sounds like the dodgiest secondhand care salesman ever.

[@parvinkukar1259]

I did feel Tom Hartley jnr very much down to earth , not arrogant in anyway. Basically someone you could do business with. Great vid

[@derekantill3721]

Tom Hartley Jr has a real passion for collectible cars and gives his customers service that is second to none.

[@shsh-he5qg]

His younger brother who is winging it, messes around with silly KZbinrs 🤣 🤣2 totally different men

[@julianthompson9824]

I bought a vehicle from THJ in 2023, my first dealings, and can confirm that the service and product was every bit as he explains in the video. Vehicle a little more expensive than similar elsewhere but the process was immaculate. Will 100% re-patronise.

[@MD-xb1qw]

What did you buy? Why leave us hanging. 😂

[@russcooke5671]

Del Boys Reliant Robin it was discovered in a lockup in Peckham. 1 careful owner plus ten lunatics Got it for 5 bags. 😂😂😂

[@julianthompson9824]

Ha, it was a Lamborghini infact, but I do love only fools and horses! 👌

[@N4942H]

Touchwood I aim to buy from Tom this year

[@niguel4438]

New subscriber. What an episode to discover. I’m retired now but Tom gets the old business juices flowing again. What a businessman who knows instinctively it’s all about the right people.

[@CarDealerMagazine]

Glad you liked it. Check out the others in the series. We filmed one with Tom’s dad too. The playlist is on our channel or in this video’s description

[@davidsnuggs7623]

The best of the hartleys I’d feel comfortable doing business with him

[@paulbird1808]

Yes, I would agree?

[@robmayo759]

What an absolute gentleman Tom Junior is. No doubt the new showroom will be an incredible success 👏🏼👏🏼

[@KevinMurtagh-zw9nt]

Great video. Tom's passion for the cars is lovely to see. He truly cares about the individual cars with a passion. He comes across as a nice unpretentious bloke too, considering the amounts of money involved.

[@johnwilliams9710]

An honest gentleman deserves every success.

[@Nick_Barre]

When he talks about losing his traditional education, and how he left the family business-without selling his shares-the subtext is deafening. He seems so different to his Dad and brother.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Tom seems like a man who's doing business the right way, for the right reasons... And that's how you become truly successful and build a reputation. That's no easy thing to do, especially when you have a family name that precedes you and you want to build that reputation on your own terms. I salute you Tom.

[@nicktaylor1039]

THJ is so knowledgeable, a proper upstanding business man who is passionate about his business, he is at the top of the game but will never rest on his laurels, and he comes across as a very nice guy, great video just wish it had been longer.

[@richardtye3370]

What a fantastic interview. Thank you and thank you Tom.

[@CarDealerMagazine]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed it

[@GenesisOnMoney]

This man is so humble; very passionate and excellence-oriented too. A true inspiration!

[@gregoconnell7540]

Thank you for the charming video and its delicate and insightful Q&A.

[@CarDealerMagazine]

Very pleased you enjoyed it! ^James

[@stephenhenion8304]

To get respect, first you must give respect... Thanks again for your great video! Tom Hartley is truly committed to his passion!! We had a 1941 Pontiac Tudor Silver Streak for 45 years. It was a great daily driver in the summer. From Litchfield County Ct...

[@DanielHillCoaching]

I really love how down to earth Tom is, and equally love his exquisite taste in older vehicles. May his new venture go well

[@vutti2893]

This man’s obvious passion for the cars he supplies is testament to why many of them will survive to be cherished by their ‘temporary’ custodians and shared again by future generations.

[@markjwatson1]

What an impressive man ! His father and brother could learn some humility from him . Love the story so far and looking forward to seeing it going forward.

[@asadzeethree2726]

Definitely would like to see a podcast with him and James May.

[@peterlloyd6337]

Very eloquent. Impressive. At point 6.00 on the video - such valid points. Service and attention to detail - sadly lacking by many in main dealerships selling even high end cars

[@sevesellors2831]

Fabulous video and Tom is a gentleman the cars are stunning and one of my all time favourites is the Dino so to hear how lovely it is to drive just elevates my enthusiasm even more, better do the lottery.

[@richardgrace3482]

Very insightful, what a great inventory and you can clearly see his passion and knowledge of his market.

[@CarDealerMagazine]

Absolutely. His knowledge of the cars is incredible

[@Michaellipmanactor]

The only thing that left me disappointed with this video was when it ended!! Great work all round.

[@rico4you]

GREAT VIDEO..I applaud Tom's passion for his empire and his passion for CARS. His success is surrounding himself with winners of employees....BRAVO! 🥂💯👍

[@johnfazackerley6951]

Lot of respect for Tom Junior.Getting better as time passes..

[@joecotter9014]

Tom knows what his skill set is and has grown his business on that basis - to display the value on integrity rather than profit is refreshing and to make the customer feel valued when they purchase a vehicle is such a simple ethos I wish so many others would replicate - be that main dealers or independents. Well done Tom and the best of success for the future. BTW - dont expand overseas, clients with this wealth level will buy based on presentation, history and information - sell in the UK and transport overseas.

[@ARUSApacecarHAMPTON]

As an American I can see why you would want to keep him in the UK. He’s definitely an amazing person is the high end car world.

[@guyspooner4580]

I agree. I’m sure he already has many overseas buyers willing to work with him in he UK. Tempting as Dubai (for example) may be, one way or another it could very easily go pear shaped there. Reputation -diluting pear shaped. Tom doesn’t need to go there. I’m guessing that inside the new Cotswold showroom there’s a little plaque in a drawer with that famous line from Field of Dreams: “If you build it, they will come”.

[@justsomeguy1141]

The old man sounds like a nightmare to work with, I see why Tom wanted to branch out on his own

[@skimmingstoness]

Tom Snr is a complete arsehole, there are a few who have had their eyes wiped by the old man, selling Ferrari with paint issues and other faults that should have been rectified

[@michaelsaltsman7550]

quite frankly one of the best of this type of video ive ever seen loved it so well presented and filmed superb

[@kevmagill5163]

Whenever I see a Tom Hartley video, I click on it. He's fascinating and knowledgeable about the cars that matter in the history of important automobiles. I look forward to the next walk-around he does in the showroom, and I am impatiently waiting for a tour of his new showroom facility.

[@timday6087]

I’ve always thought that Tom Hartley Junior comes across really well; great interview.

[@DaleSteel]

It's so easy when you've got a huge helping hand

[@zeroceiling]

Many…many..that have a huge hand up…end up doing not much more than cocaine…nightclubs and multiple wives…and end up with much less than they started with.

[@jonathanknight1850]

Yes he could have just hung inthere with his dad and had an easy life with an established business. Instead he's taken a risk setting up on his own, made a Fantastic business fro scratch, and now is ploughing millions into a new facility which will be one of the major centres for classic and supercars in this country. This takes balls 100 % commitment and a massive risk. And you make a stupid comment like that. It's a lot easier to make comments like that than starting a business yourself.

[@rjdavies1982]

I like what I’ve seen of TH. His dedication to his work and passion and knowledge for these special cars is impressive. I would say his approach comes across as totally uncompromising - exactly what you’d want when buying cars of this calibre

[@GM-fh5jp]

The red 288 GTO in the background...nice to walk in and buy that dream Ferrari. I'm glad they are for sale and not *all* hidden away.

[@Billywoo12]

"Cars of importance" sums it up well. What a business!

[@minimeee04]

What an inspirational chap.I remember watching him on a TV Doc many years when he was a kid working with his Dad selling cars

[@gavstenhouse8857]

What a business and inventory THJ has his passion for his cars is remarkable

[@nigelprice7953]

On the (very) steady drive out in the Dino, I could imagine the driver of the red Honda Jazz stuck behind thinking "Why doesnt this Dino get a chuffing move on?!"

[@shannongovender1652]

Amazing, always wait for a “Tom talks” video

[@jonnybr2871]

This guy is top class, I’ve dealt with the other two before

[@Kaymmm]

Really enjoyed this. Great journalism.

[@CarDealerMagazine]

Thank you. Very glad you enjoyed it

[@Richard-cm4jn]

If I were in the market for a car like this, there is nowhere else I would go. THJ excludes pure class in a way that most similar businesses (and their proprietors) seem just a little bit tacky.

[@DonAl9114]

Wonderful. There will be only very few people to be able to go there and buy. But watching this video is already very interesting. Thank you all. 😊😊

[@adambritain5774]

Just watched the entire video in one hit. Tom Jr would be a great guy to work for i have no doubt. I dare say i big part of setting up on his own would be to separate himself from his brother and aspects of his reputation as well.

[@CarDealerMagazine]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching

[@yemi.x1797]

A very well captured interview totally enjoy watching every bit of it.

[@mitchellsullivan9894]

Fantastic interview and well put together. Love hearing and sharing success within the auto dealer industry. Cheers 🍻

[@V111HRD]

Fantastic film. THJ is an automotive encyclopedia. Thanks for the show 👍

[@inquiz-it-ive00]

Hello, Tom - Congratulations on winning your class at Pebble. Well done.

[@antonoat]

I imagine for those with the Money buying a car from Tom would be a pleasurable and very special experience!

[@WFO.]

Learned a lot from this episode. Thank you

[@CendaSmogS]

pure class. gentleman. couldnt be any different to his old man or his brother

[@keithhooper5965]

The Hartleys 1:31 get slated in the motor trade. I find Toms knowledge and presentation exceptional. Wish him all the best

[@SWR112]

I think his father and brother just run a different beast of a business, it’s a numbers game chasing the next deal almost like a drug fix. Tom here is more a perfectionist and interested in selling the right car over just selling Cars for profit.

[@benzinapaul7416]

Great video of a great dealer. On a lighter note I've never seen a Dino yet where both the front corner bumpers align properly!

[@daandan5140]

Amazing peace put together perfectly. Keep them coming please

[@SWR112]

My lottery shopping dream is to visit here. Outside I must emit is a bit disappointing but the gold inside and what you can view online is outstanding. You just love to see these Cars treated right. “ DB5 recently restored and one of …….” Never gets boring. He’s a bit different from his other brother and father but I like that, he’s more about the story behind the Car over his brother who has sold seven cars by lunch and wants them out as quick as. Right Euro lottery win it is and I’d limit myself to just three purchases and if he can track me down a Original Cooper S sport fully restored maybe four 😂 You actually feel your taking away one of his children ( in a car sense) buying anything from him. I just love the way he goes about his business a bit like Iain Tyrrell it’s a pleasure just to listen to them talk about the Cars. Oh Tom please when it’s up and running introduce us all to the new place, sounds amazing.

[@CarDealerMagazine]

I’ll be asking Tom for the first tour of his new showroom when it opens! ^James

[@jf6853]

Fantastic informative content. Love it. Thanks! 👍

[@akarilotube]

He's living the dream!

[@gandalfvsdumbledore6299]

I visited THJ's showroom (storage unit!) and it's unreal! Jonathan Kaiser showed me around but unfortunately I missed out on the car I was after - 360 spider with gated manual - it may even be the one in this footage parked outside! But the service was amazing and next time I won't miss out... I want to get my 360 from here though, because you're buying from enthusiasts who share a love for cars, not just a dealer.

[@torgutm]

Falling short on customer service creates unnecessary resentment. Spot on.

[@r7coo]

THJ is a breath of fresh air

[@supersonique001]

As a consumer of sports cars, Ferrari in particular, it's all very nice to be seduced by great service and be assured of proper provenance of the chosen vehicle but it's quite another to be paying way more than the market for a particular car! His profit margins seem to indicate his asking prices are heavily exaggerated to the upside.

[@alistairjenkins7973]

How impresssive. Amazing

[@henrycatt5844]

That was great. Thank you.

[@frankyork5808]

I have a lot of respect for THJ. I'd love to have dinner with him and talk cars!

[@turnbull321]

I always enjoy a quick look when I pop to Screwfix

[@marinefarmer7494]

Tom said he didn't sell his shares in he's Dads company (Tom Hartley Cars) but I believe he had to buy he's way in for a very large sum. How did he fund the change in dealership and does that mean he still owns some of Tom Hartley...

[@Muzza911.]

He walked away with nothing

[@mh9tv]

@@Muzza911.no he didnt. Look at companies house, he lodged his money as a charge against tom hartley cars like a mortgage loan and over the years his dad has paid him back every year

[@KnowPorcelain1]

Class is a subjective term widely used now days, to me Class is quality, knowledge and truth, add customer service that matches those values, tick, tick ,tick, tick enough said.

[@rych7852]

I will likely never be able to afford anything THJ sells. But if the numbers ever came up, I'd be there like a shot!

[@RichardAube-f7w]

Great content and very humanizing...

[@chrismoustrides3905]

Professionalism 💯

[@jamieh1927]

Wonderful video!

[@joeclifford4953]

Fabulous interesting person to listen to

[@anthonymarshall8826]

Some commentators seem to throw the father under the bus while bestowing praise on the son. That’s so incredulous. The son is who he is because of his upbringing. Enter left stage his father and take a bow.

[@Boyzee355]

This was a really good watch… thank you. I have to ask, is the Dino Oro Longchamp? Certainly looks like it to me.

[@CarDealerMagazine]

I’m not actually sure I’m afraid. But glad you enjoyed it

[@stevenrobertson4190]

Dino colour is Nocciola Metallizzato.

[@patrick.lin.]

Such an amazing collection!

[@HelenCrane-jl1nv]

This fella is the elite

[@ashleybarker937]

Class act. Good to hear about the split from his family from the horses mouth.

[@torgutm]

Really admire how THj won’t take on a car he doesn’t believe in. Many companies parade their so called values on walls and websites. Yet THj appears to operate on good old fashioned principles. Someone I would love to work for.

[@ozeskiman]

Excellent interview of one of the classic car industries great purveyors. Always enjoy his channel. Great cars and great stories.

[@wilsonc4027]

Seems a completely different personality to his brother and father. If I was spending huge money on a car I know who I’d rather be dealing with.

[@peterwilson3733]

Wow just wow different calibre

[@KarlBuckley-bw3vc]

The amount of money in that showroom is staggering 😮

[@davidclarke2193]

It’s all his backers money not his.

[@leesmith7009]

Best in the business

[@varsityjacketsuk7948]

Excellent video…

[@Tobore]

Just saw your latest video! Great stuff as always. 😊

[@CarDealerMagazine]

Thank you!

[@Justrandomstufffrommarkmiller]

Could watch a Tom Hartley jnr video all day as for he’s dad and gobshite brother that’s a different story

[@theun-personing5674]

Great video.

[@kevinhoughton9134]

Oh how I'd love to work there as a sales person.

[@gerardhealy2110]

what a nice bloke

[@damonsutton4646]

It seems Christmas must be awkward now at the Hartley family house?!!

[@Redducati1199]

Id hate to see his Insurance premiums!

[@v8hammertime187]

I'am excited to see, who will buy ex. Erling Haalands GLS 63 AMG from Germany ;-)

[@robanning7235]

Just wanted to say, the front passenger side bumper is misaligned to the drivers side on the Dino 🤔

[@thezac_attack]

Could you tell me please if the deno is a factory color thank you

[@stevenrobertson4190]

The Dino is in its original factory colour - Nocciola Metallizzato.

[@modmod392]

The apple 🍎 in this case appears to have fallen quite some distance from the tree.

[@jmanhuntley]

Please correct the front bumpers on the Dino ..

[@mrleighcbowman]

I will meet him one day 😮