Motley’s Richmond Auto Auction recently held the largest sale in the company’s history, the auction announced.
The sale ran more than 900 vehicles — about 80 of them were exotics and classics — and saw a nearly 70% conversion rate.
Richmond Auto Auction Holds its Largest Sale
The sale ran more than 900 vehicles — about 80 of them were exotics and classics — and saw a nearly 70% conversion rate.
September 27, 2019
The lot at Richmond Auto Auction’s 29th anniversary sale, held on Sept. 20, had more than 900 vehicles of all makes and models.
Photo courtesy of Richmond Auto Auction.
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Nearly 600 dealers attended the sale, according to the auction’s general manager, Wyatt Carter.
The auction operates on 35 acres of land and can run 7 simultaneous lanes, offers full reconditioning and mechanical facilities, an in-house body shop, enhanced vehicle imaging, in-house transportation, AutoIMS, and full-integrated on-line capabilities.
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