Auction draws record crowd of 505 - Toledo Blade
Dennis Meyers of Ridgeville Corners, in Henry County, was ready for the task as he inspected a few of the nearly 100 vehicles for sale Saturday at the Toledo Police Department’s Dura Avenue impound lot. An all-time high of 505 bidders turned out for Toledo’s first forfeited-vehicle auction of the year. A large crowd of prospective buyers moved with the auctioneer across the police lot as they placed their offers. All vehicles were sold without warranties, and buyers agreed to pay with cash or check at the auction’s end. A proper diagnosis of key parts, such as transmission and tires, goes a long way toward alleviating risk with vehicle purchases, said Pete Meyers, Dennis’ father. With a little time, a little money, you can fix anything,” Mr. Meyers, 35, said. The boy is interested in cars and hoped to see all-terrain vehicles and motorbikes, he said. “He’s been getting into all these types of shows,” said Mr. Henneman, 40, of Maumee. Last year, Mr. Henneman noticed bullet holes piercing the side of one car, he said. A buyer with auto-repair experience and about $5,000 to $10,000 could fix the car, he said. Source: www.toledoblade.com
