MARIETTA — C&C Toyota and C&C Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealerships in Marietta have been sold to a Michigan-based automotive group, the groups announced in a Wednesday press release.

The deal was brokered by Blair Sharpe, Director of the North Central Region for the Tim Lamb Group, an automotive dealership sales firm based out of Columbus.

Ownership was changed from Jim Cobb to Victory Automotive Group based in Canton, Mich. The dealerships will now be known as Victory Toyota Marietta and Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Marietta.

Victory Automotive Group also purchased the C&C Car Wash and Service Center in Parkersburg. The business was renamed Victory Service Center.

“In the few short months it took to close on this property, Blair was able to help Jason and I understand the process from start to finish. Everything progressed swiftly and efficiently. He was upfront, honest, and understanding with our needs when it came to finding a buyer that would be the right fit for our property,” Cobb said in the press release.

The release states all employees were invited back to work. Cobb’s son Jason will remain the General Manager at both locations.

“I’ve worked in the automotive industry for over 30 years holding many roles from a salesperson to co-owner and partner, to regional VP. My knowledge base in financial analysis and operations along with understanding the family business dynamics of the automotive industry have benefited the relationships that I’m creating with automotive dealers and sellers,” Sharpe said. “With this sale, I was able to provide not only guidance to Jim and Jason Cobb through the complexity of the transaction, but reassurance to them as I helped to facilitate this deal with Victory Automotive.”

Victory Automotive Group is owned by father Jeffrey and sons Eric and Michael Cappo. The group has over 50 locations across 10 states. Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Marietta is Victory’s first location in Ohio.

Kristen Hainkel can be contacted at khainkel@newsandsentinel.com