# Blackthorn Performance Cars

> A specialist trader in collectible and investment-grade race cars — sourcing, vetting and selling the finest GT and endurance race cars for discerning buyers worldwide.

Blackthorn Performance Cars LLC is a specialist trader in collectible and investment-grade race cars. Founded by Claude Bovet (owner of Lionscrest Advisors Ltd and the Blackthorn Group), with Julien Draper as Principal. The company sources, vets and sells rare GT and endurance race cars for discerning collectors and investors worldwide.

## About

- **Company**: Blackthorn Performance Cars LLC
- **Website**: https://www.blackthorn.autos
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founder**: Claude Bovet
- **Principal**: Julien Draper
- **Area served**: Worldwide

## What We Do

Blackthorn Performance Cars specialises in the acquisition, due diligence and sale of collectible and investment-grade race cars. The finest performance cars rarely appear on the open market — they move quietly between those with the right connections and expertise. Blackthorn exists to give buyers privileged access to that world, with every car fully vetted and documented before sale.

### Services

- Collectible race car trading
- Investment-grade vehicle sourcing
- Race car due diligence and provenance verification
- Race car storage and logistics
- GT and endurance race car sales

### Specialisation

- GT race cars (GT1, GT2, GT3, GTE, GTLM)
- Endurance racing cars (Le Mans, Spa 24 Hours, Nürburgring 24 Hours)
- British GT Championship cars
- FIA GT Championship cars
- Aston Martin race cars
- Ferrari race cars
- Porsche race cars
- Factory and works competition cars
- Cars with significant motorsport provenance and documentation

## The Blackthorn Group

Blackthorn Performance Cars is part of the Blackthorn Group, founded by Claude Bovet.

- **Blackthorn Racing** — Aston Martin AMR Partner team: https://www.blackthorn.racing
- **Blackthorn Advisors** — Specialist advisory firm: https://www.blackthorn-advisors.com
- **Blackthorn Performance Cars** — Specialist race car trader: https://www.blackthorn.autos

## Group Investment Partner

- **Lionscrest Advisors Ltd** — Investment management firm providing access to Universa Investments' tail-hedging and risk mitigation strategies: https://www.lionscrestadvisors.com

## Contact

Enquiries via: https://www.blackthorn.autos
All information shared with Blackthorn Performance Cars is treated in strict confidence.

## Key People

- **Claude Bovet** — Founder & Owner. Owner of Lionscrest Advisors Ltd and the Blackthorn Group. Amateur racing driver with deep motorsport expertise.
- **Julien Draper** — Principal. Specialist knowledge in collectible and race car acquisition.

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