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ClearShift expands into new-vehicle retail with Freedom Ford purchase

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By CBT News Editorial Team June 26, 2026
ClearShift expands into new-vehicle retail with Freedom Ford purchase

Image source: ClearShift

ClearShift, owned by Jeff VanderWal, acquired Freedom Ford in Gunnison, Utah, from JL and Sarah Larson in a transaction that closed in June 2026. The dealership will continue operating under the Freedom Ford name. The acquisition marks ClearShift’s first franchised dealership as the company expands beyond used-vehicle retail. Performance Brokerage Services represented the seller, while Fox Rothschild LLP provided legal counsel to the buyer.

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Deal Details:

Seller: JL and Sarah Larson

Buyer: ClearShift (owned by Jeff VanderWal)

Transaction Date: June 2026

Acquired/Rebranded Dealership(s):

  • Freedom Ford → Freedom Ford (no name change)

Advisor/Facilitator: Performance Brokerage Services (sell-side advisor)

Legal Counsel: Fox Rothschild LLP (buyer legal counsel)

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