CAR AUCTIONS ACROSS AMERICA & WORLD
Car auctions connect collectors, enthusiasts, and investors with some of the world’s most prized vehicles. From classic American muscle cars to rare European exotics, auctions, both in-person and online, offer a chance to discover unique cars, witness historic sales, and experience the excitement of the auction floor. Whether buying, selling, or just exploring, car auctions are the ultimate destination for automotive passion.
High-End Collector
Car Auctions
Barrett-Jackson
1950 W. Deer Valley Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85027
Phone: (480) 421-6694
Website: barrett-jackson.com
One of the most famous collector car auctions in the world. Known for televised events and high-value muscle cars, classic vehicles, and exotic automobiles.
RM Sotheby’s
38100 Van Dyke Ave
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Phone: (586) 791-0770
Website:rmsothebys.com
Luxury collector car auction house specializing in rare Ferraris, historic race cars, and investment-grade classics.
Mecum Auctions
445 S Main St
Walworth, WI 53184
Phone: (262) 275-5050
Website: mecum.com
One of the largest collector car auctions in the United States, selling thousands of classic, muscle, and collector vehicles each year.
Bonhams
580 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 644-9001
Website: bonhams.com
International auction house known for selling rare and historically significant collector automobiles.
Gooding & Company
1517 Monrovia Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: (310) 899-1960
Website: goodingco.com
A premier collector car auction house known for extremely high-value vehicles often sold at prestigious events such as Pebble Beach.
Broad Arrow Auctions
31300 Solon Rd Suite 17
Solon, OH 44139
Phone: (313) 312-0780
Website: broadarrowauctions.com
A rapidly growing collector car auction company specializing in rare, luxury, and investment-grade vehicles.
Online Enthusiast Car Auctions
Bring a Trailer
1045 Sansome St
San Francisco, CA 94111
Website:bringatrailer.com
One of the most popular online auction platforms for enthusiast and collector vehicles, featuring everything from vintage classics to modern performance cars.
Cars & Bids
Website: carsandbids.com
Online auction platform focused on modern enthusiast cars and specialty vehicles created by automotive reviewer Doug DeMuro.
SBX Cars
Website:sbxcars.com
Online auction platform launched by Supercar Blondie featuring exotic, luxury, and high-performance vehicles.
PCARMARKET
Website:pcarmarket.com
Online auction marketplace specializing in Porsche vehicles and European sports cars.
Hemmings Auctions
222 Main St
Bennington, VT 05201
Website: hemmings.com/auctions
Classic car marketplace connected to the long-running Hemmings Motor News publication, focusing on vintage and collector automobiles.
Dealer-Only Auto Auctions
Manheim
6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (866) 626-4346
Website: manheim.com
The largest wholesale vehicle auction network in the world, serving licensed auto dealers with both in-person and online auctions.
ADESA
13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 249-4559
Website:adesa.com
Major dealer-only auto auction network across North America offering wholesale inventory to licensed dealerships.
ACV Auctions
640 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (800) 553-4070
Website: acvauctions.com
Digital wholesale vehicle auction platform that allows dealers to buy and sell inventory using mobile technology.
OPENLANE
13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
Website: openlane.com
Dealer-focused digital wholesale marketplace for buying and selling used vehicle inventory.
Government & Specialty Auctions
GovDeals
100 Capitol Commerce Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
Website: govdeals.com
Online auction marketplace where government agencies sell surplus vehicles, equipment, and other assets.
GSA Auctions
Website: gsaauctions.gov
Official U.S. federal government auction site selling surplus government vehicles and equipment to the public.
IAA
2 Westbrook Corporate Center
Westchester, IL 60154
Website:iaai.com
Insurance auto auction platform specializing in salvage vehicles and damaged cars sold to rebuilders and dealers.
Copart
14185 Dallas Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75254
Website:copart.com
Global leader in online salvage vehicle auctions offering repairable, wrecked, and insurance vehicles.
Public & Specialty Vehicle
Auction Platforms
Auto Auction Mall
Website: autoauctionmall.com
Online platform that allows the public to access dealer auctions, giving buyers the ability to purchase wholesale vehicles from major auction houses.
A Better Bid
Website: abetter.bid
Online marketplace that provides public access to salvage and insurance auto auctions from major auction providers.
SCA Auctions
Website: sca.auction
Online auto auction platform offering repairable, salvage, and clean-title vehicles from insurance companies and dealerships.
Capital Auto Auction
1903 E Belt Blvd
Richmond, VA 23224
Phone: (804) 232-7355
Website: capitalautoauction.com
Public auto auction company selling used vehicles, government cars, and dealer inventory through live and online auctions.
CrankyApe
Website: crankyape.com
Online auction platform specializing in repossessed vehicles including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and boats.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
9500 Glenlyon Pkwy
Burnaby, BC V5J 0C6
Canada
Website: rbauction.com
Global auction company known for heavy equipment auctions that also sells large fleets of trucks, commercial vehicles, and specialty vehicles.
eBay Motors
Website: ebay.com/motors
Large online automotive marketplace where dealers and private sellers list vehicles through both auction-style and fixed-price listings.
Top 25 Global Car
Auctions (Outside the U.S.)
Australia
Shannons Auctions
Level 2, 4-12 Khartoum Rd
Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Website: shannons.com.au
Australian auction company specializing in classic, collector, and enthusiast vehicles across Australia.
Austria
Dorotheum Motor Vehicles
Dorotheergasse 17
1010 Vienna, Austria
Website: dorotheum.com
One of Europe’s oldest auction houses, offering classic and luxury collector cars through organized motor vehicle auctions.
France
Aguttes Automobiles
164 bis Avenue Charles de Gaulle
92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine
Website:aguttes.com
Specializes in rare European collector cars and historically significant vehicles, including vintage racing cars.
Artcurial Motorcars
7 Rond Point des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris
Phone: +33 1 42 99 20 20
Website: artcurial.com
French auction house hosting prestigious events like Retromobile, known for vintage European classics and luxury cars.
BVA Auctions
Paris
Website: bva-auctions.com
French auction house offering collector vehicles and classic cars online and in-person.
Bonhams Paris
Paris
Website: cars.bonhams.com
Prestigious French auction venue operated by Bonhams, known for rare and luxury European collector vehicles.
Osenat Automobiles
5 Rue Royale
77300 Fontainebleau
Website: osenat.com
French auction company known for classic cars, historic vehicles, and motorcycles, often showcased at regional automotive events.
Germany
Grosser-Auktionen
Munich
Website: grosser-auktionen.de
German-based auction house specializing in classic, vintage, and historic automobiles.
Lempertz Classic Cars
Cologne
Website:lempertz.com
German auction house hosting classic and vintage car sales in Europe, including high-end exotics and rare vehicles.
Monaco
Coys Monaco
Monte Carlo
Website: coys.com
Premium European auction company specializing in luxury and historic cars at high-profile events like Monaco auctions.
Netherlands
Classicbid Auctions
Breda
Website: classicbid.com
Dutch online auction platform focused on classic cars, modern exotics, and European collector vehicles.
KAA Classic Auctions
Amsterdam
Website: kaa.nl
Dutch auction house focused on European classic cars, sports cars, and collector vehicles.
Switzerland
RM Auctions Switzerland
Zurich
Website: rmsothebys.com
Swiss branch of RM Sotheby’s, offering European collector car auctions with a focus on historic and rare vehicles.
United Kingdom
Bonhams UK
Website: cars.bonhams.com
European division of Bonhams, offering prestigious collector cars for online and in-person auctions across the UK and Europe.
COYS Auctions
The White Building
1-4 Cumberland Place
Southampton SO15 2NP
Website: coys.co.uk
British auction house specializing in classic European sports cars, vintage automobiles, and rare collector vehicles.
Collecting Cars
The Clockwork Building
45 Beavor Lane
London W6 9AR
Website:collectingcars.com
Global online auction platform offering high-end enthusiast cars, exotics, and historic collector vehicles.
Classic Car Auctions (CCA)
The Warwickshire Event Centre
Warwickshire CV31 1XN
Website: classiccarauctions.co.uk
UK auction house focused on classic and modern collectible cars, with major events across the country.
Historics Auctioneers
Brooklands Museum
Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0QN
Website: historics.co.uk
UK-based auction company hosting classic car auctions at historic venues and major collector events.
Iconic Auctioneers
The Wing, Silverstone Circuit
Towcester NN12 8TN
Website: iconicauctioneers.com
Hosting collector car auctions at major UK automotive events like Silverstone, featuring exotics, classics, and modern collectible cars.
RM Sotheby’s UK
London
Website:rmsothebys.com
European branch of RM Sotheby’s hosting high-value classic car auctions in the UK and Europe.
Silverstone Auctions
Silverstone Circuit
Website: silverstoneauctions.com
Auction house hosting events at Silverstone Circuit, specializing in classic and modern collector cars.