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Year-End Car Auctions Surge with Online and Live Mega-Events
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The car auction calendar is heating up as the year draws to a close. On the first day of the countdown, two high‑profile exotic listings hit the market: an Aston Martin DBS Superleggera and a Porsche 911 Carrera Series G, each drawing global attention from collectors. Simultaneously, regional live sales in Philadelphia, North Boston, Walton and Chambersburg open their gates, offering a combined inventory of more than 1,600 cars in a single day.

The following day, the focus shifts online. The DC Area Internet Sale lists 327 cars, while the Philadelphia counterpart presents 159, both running as timed events that let bidders compete from anywhere. A similar, smaller online round follows on the 28th, with a single‑car lot in DC and a 50‑car batch in Philadelphia, underscoring the growing reliance on digital platforms for rapid turnover.

December 29 marks the climax of the weekend with the Big Bubbas Car auction, a curated lot of 75 cars ranging from repossessions to aged inventory, slated to close at 8 p.m. That same evening, the Cars Timed Online Auction, which has been ticking down since early December, reaches its final deadline at 10 a.m., wrapping up a multi‑week sprint that featured hundreds of cars across categories.

The final online push arrives on the 30th, when the Cars Timed Online Auction officially ends and the DC and Philadelphia Internet Sales each run a last‑minute burst of activity—one car in DC, fifty in Philadelphia—before the year‑end close. The very last scheduled sales for December 31 see the DC Area Internet Sale and Philadelphia Internet Sale each list a modest batch of cars, providing a final opportunity for bidders to secure inventory before the new year.

Looking ahead to 2026, dealers are gearing up for a series of large‑scale car auctions. One event will feature 84 cars from a dealer and finance pool, another will showcase 121 cars from a van‑focused lane, and a third will present a massive 290‑car fleet and finance lot. In Europe, a Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter L2H2 is slated for auction, adding an international flavor to the upcoming schedule. Across the board, the trend is clear: a blend of high‑end exotic offerings, massive volume online sales, and dealer‑driven multi‑lane events is redefining how buyers acquire cars in the modern market.

Based on 141 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

Winter Associates Auctioneers & Appraisers

December 26, 2025 —

Winter Associates Auctioneers & Appraisers regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, services. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Prime Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Prime Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in electronics & gadgets, business & industrial. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Burnley Auctioneers

December 26, 2025 —

Burnley Auctioneers regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in business & industrial, electronics & gadgets. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Asset IQ Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Asset IQ Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in vehicles & transportation, livestock & agriculture. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Pickens Auction Service

December 27, 2025 —

Aumann Vintage Power is hosting an online auction for the Gilbert Asbe Memorabilia & Toy Collection #7 on December 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Nokomis, IL. Hostetter Auctioneers will conduct an online-only Hardscape / Pool Business Liquidation Auction on December 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Greensburg, PA. Comas Montgomery Realty & Auction Co., Inc. is holding an online real estate auction for a property in Rockvale, TN, ending on December 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Walker Auctions LLC will have an online auction for various items, including a Porter-Cable Generator and furniture, on December 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Germantown, TN. Walker Auctions LLC is also auctioning a 5 Bed 5 Bath Home on 8 Acres online on December 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM in Memphis, TN. Theurer Auction/Realty, LLC will auction a 1929 Ford Model A and parts online on December 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM in Wellington, KS. H. Barry Smith Realtors, Auctioneers, and Advisors will conduct an online auction for construction equipment, including shipping containers and mini excavators, on December 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM in Shelbyville, KY.

John Pye Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

John Pye Auctions is hosting a general auction in Marchington on December 26, 2025, at 7:00pm, featuring items such as Apple and Samsung products, smartphones, PCs, laptops, monitors, tablets, and TVs. Another auction in Birmingham on December 27, 2025, at 10:00am will include homeware, kitchen appliances, hand tools, clothing, and watches. In Nottingham, an auction on December 27, 2025, at 12:00pm will offer American style fridge freezers and alcohol. Additionally, a general auction in Chesterfield on December 27, 2025, at 3:00pm will feature TVs, monitors, and speaker systems. On December 28, 2025, at 10:00am, Birmingham will host an auction with interior furnishings and household appliances. In Zaragoza, Spain, an auction on December 28, 2025, at 3:00pm will include retail returns and surplus stock.

Walker Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Walker Auctions is hosting an online auction for a Porter-Cable Generator, Air Compressor, Indoor and Outdoor Furniture, Books, Artwork, and more on December 28, 2025, in Germantown, TN. A 5 Bed 5 Bath Home on 8 Acres will be auctioned online on December 29, 2025, in Memphis, TN. An auction featuring Gold Coins, Silver Coins, a 14K Men’s Diamond Ring, Sterling Flatware, Collectible War Memorabilia, and more will take place online on January 6, 2026, in Memphis, TN. On January 8, 2026, an online auction for a Car, 2 Motorcycles, Go Kart, Mountain Bike, New Furniture, Rugs, FJ 4WD Off Road Accessories, Tools, Commercial Floor Cleaner, Gun Accessories, and more will be held in Memphis, TN.

The Auction Room (Perth

December 27, 2025 —

Elmwood's Auctions is selling Fine Jewellery & Handbags on January 1, 2026, at 14:00. Vectis Auctions is hosting Specialist Diecast - Day 1 on January 6, 2026, at 09:30. Fellows Auctioneers will auction Jewellery on January 7, 2026, at 09:00, followed by Vectis Auctions' Specialist Diecast - Day 2 at 09:30, and Fellows Auctioneers' Pawnbrokers Jewellery & Watches at 11:00. Elmwood's Auctions will have a Fine Jewellery auction on January 7, 2026, at 14:00. Vectis Auctions is offering TV & Film items on January 8, 2026, at 09:30, and Ewbank Auctions will present Memorabilia Collectables at 11:00. Vectis Auctions will feature Modern Diecast on January 9, 2026, at 09:30, and Ewbank Auctions will have Vintage Posters at 11:00.

JT Towing LLC

December 26, 2025 —

JT Towing LLC will hold an online impound auction on January 2, 2026, with previews available on January 1, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 718 W 53rd Ave, Anchorage, AK.

ABC Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

On January 5, 2026, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter L2H2 2.2D 115CP will be auctioned in Giurgiu, Romania.

Canberra Real Estate

December 27, 2025 —

Canberra Real Estate regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in real estate, vehicles & transportation. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Loveland Auto Auction

December 26, 2025 —

Loveland Auto Auction is hosting live auto dealer auctions every Friday, starting with an Early Bird Sale at 10:00am followed by the main auction at 10:30am. The auctions feature a variety of vehicles including cars, trucks, boats, RVs, and motorcycles, and take place in Johnstown, Colorado.

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