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Virgin Cars

British Internet automobile retailer

Virgin Cars Ltd was an internet automobile retailer, established by British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and co-founded by Ian Lancaster in 2000 as part of the Virgin brand of companies. Branson predicted the company would sell 24,000 cars in its first year, with a £300m turnover.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

2000Founded1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersLondon1

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Virgin Cars Ltd was an internet automobile retailer, established by British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and co-founded by Ian Lancaster in 2000 as part of the Virgin brand of companies. Branson predicted the company would sell 24,000 cars in its first year, with a £300m turnover.2

The story

Founded by Richard Branson in 2000.1

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Timeline

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