The Gordon Lamb Group has bought the Rover dealership in Pomona Street, Sheffield, from Inchcape Overseas Ltd for nearly £2m.

The sales was handled by Lambert Smith Hampton, in Sheffield, which says the new owners propose to make substantial alterations while retaining the franchise.

Roger Sykes, head of Lambert Smith Hampton's motor trade department, said: "Despite the recent difficulties in the motor retail market, prime dealership properties in large towns still command considerable interest, particularly when there is a shortage of suitable sites, which is the case in west Sheffield.