V12 Sports & Classics director wins entrepreneurial award

Farhad Tailor, founder and managing director of V12 Sports & Classics has been named Outstanding Male Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2024 Asian Business Chamber of Commerce Awards.

The award ceremony was held at the Birmingham International Convention Centre and Tailor said he was “beyond grateful” to be recognised.

Chair of the judging panel for 2024 was Raj Kandola, who praised the ‘‘exceptional calibre’’ of award nominees and paid tribute to their ‘‘talent, innovation and dedication’’.

V12 Sports & Classics, based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, started life as a business run from Farhad’s driveway and has grown to become a well known used car and van dealer group.

As well encompassing four retail sites in Hinckley, Wolverhampton, Worksop and Stoke-on-Trent, it operates a preparation centre that turns around at least 70 vehicles a day, plus a separate head office.

Around 17,000 used cars and vans are supplied by the team to customers every year.

Tailor said: ‘‘I am beyond grateful to have been recognised.

“This award is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the incredible team, partners and supporters who have believed in my vision and journey.

‘‘Building and growing V12 Sports & Classics has been a challenging yet deeply rewarding experience. 

“Every success we’ve achieved comes from hard work, resilience, and the trust of those who walk this path with us.

‘‘A huge thank you to the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce, the sponsors, and everyone who made the awards evening so special. I’d also like to congratulate all the other winners and nominees – your stories are truly inspiring.

‘‘This award motivates me to aim even higher, continue innovating, and support others in their entrepreneurial journeys. Here’s to breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and building a brighter future together!’’