A 36-acre property in Palm Coast, Florida, once approved for the Hargrove Car Club is attracting fresh attention from car collectors. The same address, 11 Hargrove Lane, is now being marketed under a different name: The Auto Ranch Palm Coast, a proposed community of 95 private automotive condominiums.
The change comes after an unusual detour for the property. The original luxury car condo proposal won city approval in 2024, but the land later became the subject of a controversial attempt to build a concrete batch plant. That rezoning was rejected in August 2025. By early 2026, real estate listings were again advertising car condos at the site—this time under The Auto Ranch name.
For collectors looking for a place to keep a classic Corvette, Porsche, Ferrari, muscle car, motorcycle, or other prized vehicle, the newer plan offers an intriguing possibility. But The Auto Ranch remains advertised as pre-construction, and the exact relationship between the original Hargrove developer and the current marketing effort has not been independently established.
From Hargrove Car Club to a New Palm Coast Car Condo Proposal
In February 2024, Palm Coast City Council approved plans for the original Hargrove Car Club at 11 Hargrove Lane, north of Daytona Beach. The proposed development came from JB Gelman Companies, LLC, which had acquired the property in 2020. The original concept paired private collector-car condos with flexible warehouse spaces and amenities intended to bring automotive enthusiasts together.
The first proposal described approximately 50 individual car condo units, part of a larger development planned for roughly 36 acres. Conceptual plans also included a community clubhouse, private vehicle-storage buildings, and space for owners who needed room for boats, motorcycles, RVs, or business-related storage.
One of the original architectural images illustrates the kind of private garage building envisioned for Hargrove Car Club. This rendering belongs to the earlier proposal and should not be mistaken for a confirmed design of The Auto Ranch.
The original idea was more personal than a conventional commercial storage project. Owners could customize individual garages with mezzanines, vehicle lifts, seating areas, and automotive memorabilia, subject to building regulations. The club was intended to offer privacy along with opportunities to meet other collectors, show off cars, and hold gatherings.
The Unexpected Concrete Plant Controversy
By 2025, the property’s future had taken a very different turn. A request sought to rezone approximately 36.65 acres at 11 Hargrove Lane from light industrial to heavy industrial use so a concrete batch plant could be developed there.
The proposal drew opposition from nearby businesses and residents concerned about industrial truck traffic, environmental effects, and whether heavy manufacturing belonged in the area. On August 19, 2025, Palm Coast City Council rejected the rezoning request, leaving the proposed concrete plant without that requested zoning change.
The rejected rezoning did not itself authorize a new car condo project. It simply marked another turning point in a property that had already attracted attention for its automotive development potential.
The Auto Ranch Markets 95 Private Car Condos on the Same Site
In January 2026, a new real estate listing began advertising The Auto Ranch Palm Coast at the same 11 Hargrove Lane address. Its published description outlines a gated, approximately 36.65-acre community with 95 proposed automotive condominium units totaling more than 115,000 square feet.
That is a substantial change from the original Hargrove concept of about 50 car condos. The newer listing emphasizes durable concrete construction, private garage ownership, and customizable spaces where owners could store or display collector cars and create a personalized automotive retreat.
Advertised Auto Ranch project details
- Location: 11 Hargrove Lane, Palm Coast, Florida 32137
- Site: Approximately 36.65 acres
- Planned community: 95 automotive condominium units
- Typical advertised unit: Approximately 1,250 square feet
- Potential customization: Optional mezzanines, private lounges, showrooms, and work areas
- Advertised security and construction: Gated access and concrete buildings designed to hurricane-rated specifications
- Published asking price: $375,000 for an advertised 1,250-square-foot unit, subject to availability and change
- Development stage: Pre-construction in published MLS marketing materials
These details come from marketing for the proposed project. They are not confirmation that 95 units have been constructed, sold, or approved under a final revised site plan. Prospective purchasers should request current plans, approvals, condominium documents, construction schedules, and deposit terms directly from the seller.
Private Collector Garages With Room for a Personal Touch
At the heart of The Auto Ranch concept is a straightforward idea: collectors want more than a rented parking space. They want a secure, private place where they can protect their vehicles and enjoy being around them.
A 1,250-square-foot garage can serve as a home base for a collection of classic cars, weekend sports cars, motorcycles, or specialty vehicles. An optional mezzanine could create space for a lounge, automotive art, a work area, or a comfortable place to spend time with friends, assuming the final design and approvals allow it.
The earlier Hargrove plans emphasized a private community atmosphere, and the newer Auto Ranch advertising also refers to shared enthusiasm for craftsmanship and performance. However, a finished clubhouse, organized events calendar, or operating members’ club has not been independently confirmed at this location.
It is also important to distinguish garage-condominium ownership from conventional housing. These are marketed as automotive and storage-oriented commercial condominium spaces, not residential homes intended for overnight living.
Why Palm Coast Appeals to Automotive Collectors
Palm Coast sits along northeast Florida’s Atlantic corridor between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville. Its proximity to Interstate 95 puts the proposed community within reach of well-known collector-car destinations and events throughout the region.
For motorsport fans, Daytona International Speedway and the Daytona Beach area are major attractions. Collectors also have access to northeast Florida’s coastal communities and automotive gatherings farther north toward Amelia Island.
The original Hargrove proposal highlighted this location as an advantage for owners who wanted their vehicles close enough to enjoy regularly, while keeping them in a purpose-designed private space rather than relying on ordinary off-site storage.
What’s Confirmed and What’s Still to Come?
As of October 2026, the public record establishes three important milestones: Palm Coast approved the original Hargrove Car Club concept in 2024; the city rejected a proposed concrete plant rezoning in August 2025; and listings for The Auto Ranch subsequently advertised a larger, 95-unit car condo development at the same address.
What remains less clear is the ownership and contractual relationship between the original Hargrove proposal and the new development marketing. A revised 95-unit scheme should not be assumed to operate under every approval issued for the previous design. I also found no independently verified completion date, operating clubhouse, or confirmed project-wide sales total.
For buyers, the most reliable next step is to consult the current project listing and request written confirmation of available units, pricing, development entitlements, ownership terms, and construction milestones.
Also See: More Car Condo Club Communities and Private Collector-Car Storage Developments
Project location: 11 Hargrove Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Current listing reference: The Auto Ranch Palm Coast — MLS FC314856
Editor’s note: The original Hargrove Car Club architectural image depicts an earlier proposal. Figures, amenities, prices, and delivery dates for The Auto Ranch are advertised plans and should be verified before purchasing.
