Our History

Our History

1945

Doug’s father Ken Barton, together with long time friend Alf Giles, founded G & B Motors in 1945. The business operated as mechanical engineers and repairers in the Wynnum area.

1949

G & B Motors were appointed sub dealers to Ford Distributor Coachcraft Ford and in 1951 they became sub dealers to Holden distributor Eagers.

1961

G & B Motors became franchised Holden dealers in their own right. Ken Barton remained Dealer Principal until 1964 when John Harrison was made a partner.

1973

Doug Barton joined G & B Motors in 1973 and was appointed dealer principal in 1981.

1982

Doug Barton purchased the business and changed the name to Doug Barton Pty Ltd trading as Doug Barton Holden.

1992

The Mitsubishi franchise was added to the existing Holden site.

1992

The Mitsubishi franchise was added to the existing Holden site.

2001

Mark Beitz joined the company. He was appointed general manager in 2004 and dealer principal in 2007.

2006

A major dealership renovation project was completed giving the business “State of the Art Facilities”, opened by the “late” Peter Brock.

2007

Doug Barton Holden & Mitsubishi were renamed from Bartons Holden & Bartons Mitsubishi, to Bartons Bayside.

2009

Mark Beitz became director and shareholder of Barton Motors Pty Ltd.

2012

Doug Barton and Mark Beitz acquired Brian Oldfield’s shares in the company, making them the sole Shareholders and Directors of Bartons.

2012

Doug Barton and Mark Beitz acquired Brian Oldfield’s shares in the company, making them the sole Shareholders and Directors of Bartons.

2012

Bartons acquired Mitsubishi from the Automotive Holdings Group (Zupps), continuing to operate from Wynnum as the Redlands prime market area.

2012

Bartons acquired the Hyundai franchise at Wynnum and commenced trading.

2013

Bartons acquired Capalaba Subaru located on Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba, from Automotive Holdings Group (Zupps). Mitsubishi was then reinstated to this operation, now trading as Bartons Mitsubishi and Subaru Capalaba.

2013

Stage 1 of the Bartons Wynnum facilities upgrade was completed with a $2 million investment into Holden and Mitsubishi.

2014

Stage 2 of the Bartons Wynnum facilities project was completed with the opening of the state of the art Hyundai and Subaru facilities. This project was the completion of a 2 year and $11 million investment to redevelopment Holden and Mitsubishi.

2015

Bartons Capalaba (Mitsubishi and Subaru) relocated to new purpose built premises located at 115, Redland Bay Road (next to Oldfield Holden). This property acquisition was strategic to Bartons future growth in the Redlands.

2015

Barton Motors acquired Oldfield Holden with a vision of consolidating operations with Bartons Mitsubishi and Subaru into the future. Michael Atkinson is appointed as Dealer Principal of Subaru based out of Capalaba.

2016

Bartons Motors renamed Oldfield Holden to Bartons Capalaba Holden forming a complete consolidation of operations in Redlands. The brands Holden, Mitsubishi and Subaru came under the umbrella Bartons Capalaba. As of early 2016 Bartons Motors Pty Ltd began trading as Bartons Bayside Holden, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Hyundai and Bartons Capalaba Holden, Mitsubishi and Subaru.

2017

Doug Barton retired, Brian and Sean Blood joining with Mark Beitz as owners of Bartons.

2017

Bartons Bayside acquired the Wynnum-Manly Nissan franchise.

2018

Holden Wynnum was consolidated all sales and services with Bartons Holden at Capalaba. After becoming a Holden Dealer Franchise in 1961, Holden took pride and place in Wynnum for 67 years.

2018

Bartons welcomed Capalaba Hyundai to the family. We acquired the franchise from Keema Cleveland and have moved the brand into our Capalaba site.

2018

Bartons acquired Cleveland Nissan and will continue to trade from this site until facilities are completed in late 2019.

2019

Bartons Holden demolition commenced to make way for a brand new state of the art, purpose built Holden and Hyundai dealership, with expected completion September 2019.

2019

Nissan Wynnum to undergo changes to adhere to the new Nissan corporate identity and ‘global look’. Additionally our used car establishment will be extended to cater for additional inventory and a potential expansion for a new brand in 2020.

2019

Capalaba Hyundai and Subaru refurbishment for what will be the new home of Capalaba Subaru and Cleveland Nissan.

 

Bartons Car Dealership takes over Jayco’s Brisbane Camperland at Tingalpa

A Queensland car giant has continued its rapid expansion after a landmark takeover of an iconic Australian caravan and motorhome business in Brisbane’s southeast.

This article was originally published in the Wynnum Herald, 11 August 2023. Review written by Brayden Heslehurt.

Bartons Car Dealership has continued its expansion after acquiring Jayco's Brisbane Camperland Centre at Tingalpa.

A Queensland car giant has continued its rapid expansion after a landmark takeover of an iconic Australian caravan and motorhome business believed to be worth more than $10 million. Bartons Car Dealership, which has locations at Wynnum and Redlands, recently acquired Jayco’s Brisbane Camperland at Tingalpa – the country’s biggest caravan and motorhome dealership.

The award-winning business – named Jayco National Dealer of the Year in 2022 – was owned and operated by caravan and RV tycoons the Carnavas family for more than 42 years and with more than 60 staff and selling 1250 units per year is a giant acquisition for Bartons. A historic bayside business which has been around since 1945, Bartons’ further expansion comes after several other major investments since 2020.

Those moves include completing more than $10 million of upgrades to their showrooms at both Wynnum and Capalaba, adding more brands such as Haval, LDV and Chery under their banner and even opening showrooms for golf carts and road scooters.

Brisbane Camperland at Tingalpa, which was recently acquired by Queensland car giant, Bartons.

“Given that the business was family owned, local and a very similar culture with family values I felt this was a great fit for Bartons.

Further I see the cross over between the businesses being massive into the future.” Mr Beitz said he looked back at the business’ growth over the past decade with great pride.

“Our growth has been amazing particularly in the last 11 years we have gone from having here at Wynnum 100 staff and two brands to now over 370 staff, seven brands, locations at Wynnum, Capalaba, Acacia Ridge, Robina and now our new business at Tingalpa,” he said.

“It really is testament to our loyal and committed staff and the support from our community.” Even though Mr Beitz was content with where the business was, he said he could see more growth in the future.

“We will open our new Chery showrooms officially in late August however the plan is to consolidate for the rest of 2023 and early into 2024 and look at what opportunities may exist later into next year,” he said.

“We have enough on our plate at the moment so nothing more in the short term. We do have the Peugeot Light commercial brand coming to our East Coast Commercials business in September as well.”