# GPC Asia Pacific acquires Rare Spares

GPC Asia Pacific, part of Genuine Parts Company, acquired RSP Automotive & Industrial (Rare Spares), a classic car parts provider. The deal was announced on May 21, 2021.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-05-21
- Where: Australia
- Status: completed
- Products: classic car parts, industrial rubber products, pressed metal products
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [GPC Asia Pacific](https://endata.com/companies/55318.md) (acquirer)
- [RSP Automotive & Industrial](https://endata.com/companies/55319.md) (target)

## Sources

- [premium.goauto.com.au](https://premium.goauto.com.au/repco-buys-rare-spares/), 2021-05-21: "RSP Automotive & Industrial – better known as Rare Spares – started in 1974 supplying parts for Holdens before moving to manufacturing and distributing components for a wide range of brands."

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