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Classic Car Auctions

Auctions are the second largest avenue for classic car sales - many are highly publicized and televised such Barrett-Jackson and Pebble Beach. Although those venues may not be the best choice for the first time buyer, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of classic car auctioneers from which to choose.

The Top Reasons to go to a Classic Car Auction

If you like watching collector and classic car auctions on television, you'll love attending one in person and here's our top reasons why you will.

Automobiles of Amelia Island

To many collectors, the Amelia Island Vintage Car weekend is regarded as the "Pebble Beach" of the East Coast.

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events

Barrett-Jackson holds spectacular televised events every year. You'll find them in Scottsdale, Arizona in January, Palm Beach, Florida in March, and Las Vegas in October.

Gooding & Company

The company has set numerous world records for sales at auction and by private treaty. Gooding & Company conducts the official Pebble Beach Auction at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August.

BCA

BCA claims to be Europe's largest vehicle auction company.

International Car Auctions

International Car Auctions (ICA) holds several events throughout the year within the United States.

Kruse International

Kruse International claims to be the world's largest collector car sales organization.

Leake Auction Company

Leake Auction Company conducts auctions several times a year in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Dallas, Texas.

Mecum High Performance Auction

Mecum High Performance Auctions specializes in Muscle Cars and hosts 10 or more events annually.

Palms Springs Exotic Car Auction

Events are held in November and February each year on the grounds of the Spa Resort Casino in beautiful downtown Palm Springs, California.

RM Auctions

RM Auctions holds an enviable roster of prestigious collector car auction events in America and Europe.

Russo and Steele

Russo and Steele host auctions annually in Scottsdale, Arizona and Hollywood, Florida. Most recently they added Monterey, California to their venues.

Silver Auctions

Silver Auctions produce 30 auctions a year in 10 Western States and Canada.

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