Car Auction 4/2/2010

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #402
Auction: APRIL 2, 2010 11:00AM
Previews: APRIL 2, 2010 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
#	Year/Model			License/ID	Code	Description
1	96	FORD	WINDSTAR	331XKL	KCS-DUI	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
2	83	DODGE	RAM	422LUN	PLI-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
3	00	NISSAN	XTERRA	372KXR	KCS-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
4	91	GMC	JIMMY	998XFV	PLI-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
5	89	CHEVROLET	BLAZER	510PVZ	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
6	03	FORD	WINDSTAR	954PWR	PLI-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
7	84	NISSAN	PU	B91947K	PLI-UNAUTH	REAR DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
8	77	JEEP	CJ7	008HHU	PLI-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
9	99	CADILLAC	STS	792ZHZ	KCS-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
10	90	LINCOLN	TOWN CAR	791VHG	WSP-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
11	83	FORD	BRONCO	197ZDP	KCS-DWLS	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
13	98	CADILLAC	DEVILLE	670XMZ	KCS-DWLS	NICE
14	97	BUICK	PARK AVE	049WAN	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
15	90	TOYOTA	COROLLA	246TNR	WSP-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
16	91	FORD	AEROSTAR	468VLU	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
17	04	KIA	RIO	957SEM	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
18	86	TOYOTA	CELICA	517TLK	KCS-AB	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
19	87	NISSAN	STANZA	340YHC	WSP-AB	REAR DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
20	87	BMW	325	929VQE	KCS-ACC	WOW
21	90	ACURA	LEGEND	669UAQ	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
22	85	BUICK	PARK AVE	006WYS	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
23	89	DODGE	DAYTONA	553SZF	KCS-AB	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
24	80	DODGE	OMNI	337XMJ	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
25	96	FORD	ASPIRE	977UAU	KCS-DWLS	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
26	96	MERCURY	SABLE GS	757TZM	KCS-AB	REAR DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
27	87	TOYOTA	MR2	138RWK	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28	97	MAZDA	PROTÉGÉ	913ZPP	WSP-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
29	93	OLDSMOBILE	CUTLASS	718WJU	KCS-DWLS	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
30	95	OLDSMOBILE	98	832VHJ	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
32	93	MERCURY	TRACER	015YWY	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
33	99	DODGE	INTREPID	892WQF	PLI-UNAUTH	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
34	89	TOYOTA	COROLLA	975PHA	PLI-UNAUTH	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
35	95	MITSUBISHI	ECLIPSE	605UCX	WSP-AB	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
36	96	FORD	ESCORT	497WYU	PLI-UNAUTH	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
37	99	OLDSMOBILE	CUTLASS	678UUV	PLI-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
38	93	FORD	ESCORT	929 RVV	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
39	99	CHRYSLER	CONCORD	011UTS	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
40	91	GEO	PRIZM	760PXL	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
41	95	FORD	CROWN VICTORIA	278ZGK	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
42	92	NISSAN	SENTRA	042UHM	WSP-ARREST	REAR DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
43	86	HONDA	ACCORD	709ZRK	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
44	88	SUBARU	JUSTY	062XQR	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES

Auction list subject to change. For more information including directions and rules, visit our auction page.

Car Auction 2/5/2010

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #400
Auction: FEBRUARY 5, 2010 11:00AM
Previews: FEBRUARY 5, 2010 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
#	Year/Model	License/ID	Code	Description
1	99 HONDA CIVIC	866YKV	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
2	93 FORD AEROSTAR	968YMG	PLI-AB	MISSING PARTS, DENTS, DINGS
3	89 ISUZU TROOPER	092STO	PLI-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
4	94 ISUZU RODEO	265AHA (OR)	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
5	93 TOYOTA COROLLA	JT2AE09E7P0024481	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
6	85 FORD F150	B28358L	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
7	92 FORD AEROSTAR	1FMDA11U8NZA84833	PLI-UNAUTH	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
8	93 NISSAN QUEST	203RVE	KCS-ARREST	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS
9	69 FORD F150	B73983G	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
11	93 FORD AEROSTAR	1FMCA11U3PZC79852	KCS-DWLS3RD	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS
12	96 CHEVROLET BLAZER	DWW960 (SC)	POS-G-AB	DRIVER SIDE DAMAGE
13	91 FORD ECONOLINE	691XMI	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
14	99 FORD WINDSTAR	103VFZ	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
15	91 TOYOTA PICKUP	A44481R	PLI- AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
16	97 FORD WINDSTAR	A59741Y	PLI-AB	FT END DAMAGE
17	98 DODGE DURANGO	478TWX	PLI-AB	FT END DAMAGE
18	73 DODGE TRADESMAN	B24431G	KCS-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
19	86 FORD F250	B42376D	KCS-ARREST	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
20	89 TOYOTA TERCEL	700ZDJ	KCS-BURGLARY	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
21	88 FORD TEMPO	785LZB	KCS-AB	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS
22	92 CADILLAC ELDORADO	731RMX	WSP-DWLS	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS
23	99 BUICK CENTURY	2G4WS52M5X1497185	KCS-WARRANT	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
24	93 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM	287RTO	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
25	85 TOYOTA P/U	A06344W	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
26	95 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO	224SLR	KCS-AB	MISSING PARTS, FT DAMAGE
27	04 DODGE STRATUS	913RKZ	POS-G-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28	98 BMW 528	WBADD6322WBW36743	KCS-DWLS3RD	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, GLASS
29	96 HYUNDAI ELANTRA	120TXG	WSP-ACC	FIRE CAR
30	95 NISSAN MAXIMA	871SLR	POS-G-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
31	91 CADILLAC DEVILLE	274RJP	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
32	95 BMW 325i	560RGF (TN)	POS-G-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
33	92 TOYOTA CAMRY	2TP4226 (ID)	POS-G-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
34	02 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER	808NCJ	PLI-AB	NICE BODY
35	00 CADILLAC STS	G653842 (IL)	POS-G-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
36	65 FORD FAIRLANE	552CZW (CA)	PLI-AB	NOT BAD FOR ITS AGE
37	95 BUICK PARK AVENUE	823XBA	PLI-AB	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS
38	99 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX	236UIX	WSP-AB	GLASS, FT END DAMAGE
39	97 SATURN SC1	207WPQ	PLI-AB	GLASS, MISSING PARTS
40	93 NISSAN 300ZX	075YKL	WSP-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
41	90 HONDA ACCORD	627UKI	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
42	90 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD	009PSV	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
43	03 NISSAN ALTIMA	941VKD (AZ)	POS-G-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
44	91 TOYOTA CAMRY	199WKL	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
45	89 HONDA ACCORD	311YHC	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
46	96 HYUNDAI ACCENT	104TRF	KCS-AB	COLORFUL, FT DAMAGE
47	89 HONDA PRELUDE	152NDK	KCS-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
48	93 HONDA ACCORD	968VBV	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
49	99 NISSAN SENTRA	119VXB	KCS-HIT&RUN	FT END DAMAGE
50	92 HONDA ACCORD	750RXP	PLI-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES

Auction list subject to change. For more information including directions and rules, visit our auction page.

Car Auction 1/8/2010

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #399
Auction: JANUARY 8, 2010 11:00AM
Previews: JANUARY 8, 2010 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
#	Year/Model	License/ID	Code	Description
1	99 CADILLAC SLS	441VQZ	KCS-DWLS	DENTS
2	77 CHEVROLET PICKUP	B74441G	PLI-AB	RUST, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
3	79 CHEVROLET BLAZER	895YWS	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
4	83 NISSAN PICKUP	B76815D	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
5	98 CHEVROLET CAMARO	2G1FP22K3W2123758	PLI-AB	FT END DAMAGE
6	85 FORD BRONCO II	446PFV	PLI-UNAUTH	CLEAN
7	97 CHEVROLET ASTRO	884UKQ	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
8	86 NISSAN 300ZX	921LSS	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
9	99 TOYOTA COROLLA	474WJS	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
10	87 FORD RANGER	B00029K	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
11	93 FORD EXPLORER	136NXG	KCS-ARREST	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
12	99 DODGE DURANGO	291VIA	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
13	92 FORD EXPLORER	975ZFE	POS-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
14	92 DODGE CARAVAN	968PVN	WSP-ACC	REAR DAMAGE
15	95 FORD EXPLORER	648SRH	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
16	98 CHEVROLET PICKUP	A32006Z	KCS-30 DAY	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
17	92 FORD EXPLORER	505RXS	PLI-AB	GLASS, DRIVER SIDE DAMAGE
18	72 DODGE PU	B76194B	KCS-AB	TIRE, RUST, DINGS
19	76 CHEVROLET SP-VAN	504YTJ	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
20	95 DODGE RAM	B22938H	WSP-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
21	94 DODGE DAKOTA	A40079U	WSP-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
22	92 HONDA ACCORD	271WJU	KCS-AB	MISSING PARTS
23	92 BUICK LESABRE	562RGH	WSP-ACC	REAR DAMAGE
24	91 CHEVROLET CAPRICE	821YKJ	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
25	00 FORD FOCUS	392SVE	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
26	92 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE	450VQF	KCS-AB	FT END DAMAGE
27	95 BUICK CENTURY	999WZY	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28	94 FORD CROWN VICTORIA	418YZN	KCS-AB	TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
29	84 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY	274RJQ	KCS-AB	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
30	91 CHEVROLET BERETTA	678TOM	KCS-DWLS	GLASS, TIRE
31	89 VOLVO 245DL	059XAM	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
32	02 DODGE NEON	758SKX	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
33	90 HONDA ACCORD	462YNX	KCS-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
34	94 VOLVO 940	895RGH	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
35	95 DODGE INTREPID	1B3HD46T1SF551670	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
36	87 CHEVROLET CAPRICE	657YTW	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
37	88 TOYOTA CAMRY	346ZHP	KCS-AB	FT END DAMAGE
38	91 CHEVROLET CAPRICE	314KRX	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
39	94 HONDA CIVIC	824TLJ	WSP-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
40	03 MITSUBISHI GALANT	182WFX (AZ)	PLI-AB	TIRES
41	85 CADILLAC SEVILLE	42135DP	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
42	88 VOLVO 740	445XXS	PLI-AB	TIRE, GLASS, DINGS
43	01 HONDA CIVIC	317XMJ	WSP-ACC	FT & REAR DAMAGE
44	91 SAAB 900	630SCI	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
45	96 PLYMOUTH NEON	058XJZ	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
46	96 CADILLAC SEVILLE	103TMU	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
47	92 HONDA PRELUDE	528NQL	PLI-AB	FT END DAMAGE
48	83 FORD FAIRMONT	423XGD	KCS-DWLS	BRING A TUG BOAT
49	88 HONDA CIVIC	137YZA	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
50	91 ACURA INTEGRA	801PPT	WSP-STOLEN	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
51	91 LEXUS ES	409WGY	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
52	88 PROWLER LYNX	1099UO	PLI-UNAUTH	OK
53	79 CHEVROLET C60 BOX TRK	B31254L	KCS-ACC	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES

Auction list subject to change. For more information including directions and rules, visit our auction page.

2010 Calendars Are Here!

Back for a 5th straight year, the popular tow truck themed calendar has returned for 2010. Several new photos have been added to give the publication a new feel for the new year.

New features that have helped the 2010 product improve from last year include a 13th month layout and small reference calendars indicating days of the week for previous and upcoming months. The newly designed publication also features a new color scheme, additional holidays, and custom fonts to make it one-of-a-kind.

The greatest accomplishment for this year’s calendar is most likely the introduction of several new photos from around the Pacific Northwest. Ron Storer traveled around greater Seattle with Airport Towing to photograph the antique trucks in some of the most beautiful settings around. Featured neighborhoods include Fremont, Wallingford, Seattle waterfront, Belltown, Burien, Sodo, Seatac, Aurora, Boeing Field, Des Moines, and Mt. Rainier National Park. The scenes themselves are magnificently rich in character, ranging from Dick’s Drive-In to Safeco Field and The Fremont Bridge to The Old Spaghetti Factory.

The Airport Towing calendar is as much about character as it is about content. One new photo shows the 3 youngest members of the Airport Towing family playing in antique pedal cars at a local park in Burien. Two of the toy vehicles are tow trucks, one is a vintage aircraft; hence the new addition to Airport Towing’s calendar. “Airport” being one part of the photo and “Towing” obviously portrayed by the small tow truck peddlers.

Having so many rare and beautiful tow trucks displayed in the calendar was only made possible by the actions of Mark Storer, the founder and deceased CEO of Airport Towing. It was his ambition to build a reputable towing company from the ground up, and his passion for everything towing related (especially antiques) that gave him the drive to complete the restoration of a 1925 Ford Model TT tow truck. The completion of this masterpiece, with the help of mechanic Rocky Willis and his crew led to the addition of 12 other classic trucks, countless parts and accessories, and other memorabilia relating to the history of the towing industry. As a direct result of his efforts, we are able to enjoy one of the finest antique tow truck collections every year.

After Mark and his son Brian died last July, a memorial calendar was printed in their honor. It featured short stories and several memories of the two tow truck men. This year, Mark’s collection of classics and antiques are on front stage, but the father and son are both pictured somewhere in the calendar.

Mark can be seen driving with the top down across the Fremont Bridge in his 1928 Ford Model A Roadster and Brian is shown dressed up as Santa Claus in front of a 1935 Chevrolet. Mark always admitted the annual calendar had become one of his favorite new things each year. At Airport Towing, we plan to keep the tradition alive forever. Work has already begun on a new calendar for 2011.

For more information on the 2010 calendar, please visit our Calendar Page, listed in the Museum section of our site. Calendars can be requested directly through the main office at Airport Towing by calling 1-866-227-7770 or online.

Car Auction 11/6/2009

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #397
Auction: NOVEMBER 6, 2009 11:00AM
Previews: NOVEMBER 6, 2009 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
#	Year/Model	License/ID	Code	Description
1	86 CADILLAC DEVILLE	985YQC	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
2	91 FORD ECONOLINE	B99962A	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
3	88 CHEVROLET VAN	586YOV	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
4	85 VW JETTA	661VEH	PLI-AB	FLAT TIRE, DENTS
5	91 HONDA ACCORD	562PVU	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
6	99 CHEVROLET ASTRO	783XBR	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
7	87 NISSAN PATHFINDER	241TWN	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
8	99 DODGE DURANGO	775VKN	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
9	89 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP	A36439L	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
10	88 MAZDA PICKUP	B53649F	PLI-AB	FLAT TIRE, REAR DAMAGE
11	99 CHEVROLET ASTRO	461VMY	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
12	95 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN	1GNGK26N8SJ351282	PLI-AB	FLAT TIRE, BKN GLASS
13	70 WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME	CV82119	WSP-ACC	WIND IN YOUR HAIR
14	93 JAGUAR XJ6	SAJHW1745PC674557	PLI-AB	NO WHEELS
15	89 FORD LTD	519XKK	KCS-AB	BKN GLASS
16	01 LINCOLN TOWNCAR	4UNP578 (CA)	KCS-HIT&RUN	FRT DAMAGE
17	85 CHEVROLET BLAZER	737UVM	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
18	85 GMC S15	LT4587	KCS-AB	RUST, DENTS
19	90 CHEVROLET ASTRO	042TKP	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
20	95 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE	566VQW	KCS-DUI	FLAT TIRE, DENTS
21	87 TOYOTA TERCEL	617SVG	WSP-ACC	DRIVERSIDE DAMAGE
22	91 TOYOTA COROLLA	499UKZ	KCS-ARREST	FRT DAMAGE, REAR DAMAGE
23	02 MITSUBISHI LANCER	216VKC	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
24	00 VOLVO S80	039RBU	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
25	90HONDA ACCORD	015TQJ	KCS-AB	DRIVERSIDE DAMAGE
26	86 FORD ESCORT	461XSB	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
27	79 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS	681TOD	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28	86 MERCURY COUGAR	988WTW	KCS-AB	FRT DAMAGE
29	96 HONDA ACCORD	944WNL	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
30	95 OLDSMOBILE 88	407SCT	KCS-ACC	FRT DAMAGE
31	78 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO	B72771G	WSP-AB	MISSING PARTS
32	90 TOYOTA COROLLA	913XPF	KCS-AB	FLAT TIRE, DENTS
33	76 CHRYSLER NEWPORT	625SGY	PLI-AB	NICE LAWN
34	90 TOYOTA COROLLA	863TTF	PLI-UNAUTH	FRT DAMAGE
35	95 FORD TAURUS	832WZQ	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
36	90 ACURA LEGEND	691TNH	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
37	94 TOYOTA COROLLA	A073TT (UT)	WSP-ACC	FRT DAMAGE
38	97 TOYOTA CAMRY	061YON	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
39	87 HONDA ACCORD	180SRK	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
40	92 BUICK SKYLARK	128PTN	PLI-AB	BKN GLASS, DRIVE SIDE DAMAGE
41	94 FORD ESCORT	724TBV	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
42	95 OLDSMOBILE AURORA	756WRP	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
43	98 FORD TAURUS	891WVZ	PLI-AB	FLAT TIRE, DENTS
44	88 CADILLAC DEVILLE	099XYV	PLI-AB	BKN GLASS, DRIVE SIDE DAMAGE
45	98 BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA	005UVH	PLI-AB	DRIVER SIDE DAMAGE
46	86 TOYOTA CAMRY	636PCA	PLI-AB	FLAT TIRE, DENTS, DINGS
47	91 ACURA LEGEND	477XKF	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
48	80 HONDA CIVIC	877ZDP	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
49	88 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE	702YGR	KCS-DWLS	FRT DAMAGE
50	04 HONDA CIVIC	467VNZ	KCS-DWLS 30	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
51	06 INTERNATIONAL 4300	602680 (IN)	POS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES

Auction list subject to change. For more information including directions and rules, visit our auction page.

Car Auction 10/9/2009

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #396
Auction: OCTOBER 9, 2009 11:00AM
Previews: OCTOBER 9, 2009 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
#	Year/Model	License/ID	Code	Description
1	94 FORD EXPLORER	A31853U	PLI-AB	GLASS BROKEN
2	82 CADILLAC DEVILLE	132TEQ	PLI-AB	MISSING PARTS
3	87 FORD ECONOLINE	A34495L	KCS-ARREST	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
4	78 VW RABBIT	646EJN	PLI-AB	RUST, DENTS
5	91 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS	645YTW	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES, RUST
6	88 DODGE RAM	254NCL	PLI-UNAUTH	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
7	94 CHEVROLET LUMINA	029RXH	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
8	93 FORD RANGER	B34368A	POS-DUI	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
9	93 JEEP CHEROKEE	863PLT	PLI-AB	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
10	91 GMC SONOMA	A33667N	PLI-AB	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
11	92 CHEVROLET LUMINA	106PTL	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
12	95 DODGE NEON	793UEY	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
13	84 TOYOTA COROLLA	745WGK	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
14	87 FORD F250	A55595Y	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
15	86 CHEVROLET C-20	B45089E	WSP-AB	RUST, DENTS
16	92 ISUZU TROOPER	207RVG	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
17	97 FORD EXPLORER	283XSM	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
18	93 FORD EXPLORER	535TJQ	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
19	93 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY	375WJS	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
20	89 ISUZU TROOPER	851PGJ	KCS-AB	AWESOME
21	02 MITSUBISHI MONTERO	300YSY	WSP-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
22	94 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN	780PJX	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
23	86 CHEVROLET SILVERADO	1AUV086 (ID)	KCS-AB	PASS SIDE DAMAGE
24	88 HONDA CIVIC	201PJU	KCS-AB	MISSING PARTS
25	84 NISSAN SENTRA	417YTC	KCS-HIT&RUN	PASS SIDE DAMAGE
26	91 HONDA ACCORD	623STA	WSP-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
27	88 TOYOTA COROLLA	693NIA	KCS-AB	FL TIRE, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28	95 HONDA ACCORD	191SCR	WSP-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
29	90 ACURA INTEGRA	093PGT	KCS-ACC	REAR DAMAGE
30	98PONTIACGRAND PRIX	RLX422 (MN)	KCS-HIT&RUN	MAJ. PASS SIDE DAMAGE
31	96 LINCOLN TOWN CAR	969TGR	KCS-ACC	FT END DAMAGE
32	92 HONDA CIVIC	564XEI	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
33	86 MERCURY COUGAR	806MPH	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
34	00 SATURN SL2	305YNW	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
35	93 BUICK REGAL	013TNL	WSP-ACC	FIRE
36	90 GEO STORM	272RQM	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
37	88 ACURA LEGEND	967MHQ	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
38	85 OLDSMOBILE DELTA	723PSO	KCS-CARFIRE	FIRE
39	92 OLDSMOBILE ACHEIVA	256XFW	KCS-AB	PASS SIDE DAMAGE
40	90 DODGE DYNASTY	165YEQ	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
41	96 MERCURY SABLE	343XOS	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
42	99 PONTIAC GRAND AM	270VHI	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
43	90 TOYOTA CAMRY	436XGA	PLI-AB	GLASS, DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
44	00 FORD CROWN VICTORIA	203VEL	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
45	98 SATURN SL1	1G8ZG5288WZ115849	KCS-HIT&RUN	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
46	98 HYUNDAI SONATA	KMHCF24F4WA084134	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
47	98 FORD ESCORT	473VHK	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
48	98 NISSAN SENTRA	755YNN	PLI-UNAUTH	REAR END DAMAGE
49	95 SATURN SL	852UYG	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
50	98 MITSUBISHI GALANT	140WAV	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
51	87 TOYOTA COROLLA	506RVK	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
52	96 DODGE NEON	327UTG	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
53	86 TOYOTA CAMRY	556WML	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
54	00 FORD FOCUS	276WNL	PLI-AB	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
55	95 VW JETTA	448VIA	KCS-HIT&RUN	DR SIDE DAMAGE
56	86 HONDA PRELUDE	315VQD	KCS-AB	NO WHEELS, BROKEN GLASS
57	94 FORD EXPLORER	979SSV	WSP-ACC	REAR DAMAGE
58	86 MALLARD 28FT	1GBJP37W0G3320105	KCS-STOLEN	MISSING PARTS

Auction list subject to change. For more information including directions, rules, and more visit our auction page.

Car Auction 9/4/2009

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #395
Auction: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 11:00AM
Previews: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
#	Year/Model	License/ID	Code	Description
1	85 VW GOLF	926PLS	POS-AB	RUST, DENTS, DINGS
2	92 FORD BRONCO	241STB	PLI-AB	INTERIOR DAMAGE
3	97 FORD F150	B61994A	KCS-AV	MISSING PARTS
4	89 VOLVO 240	366PGU	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
5	90 SUBARU LEGACY	766YTN	KCS-ARREST	SIDE DAMAGE, DINGS
6	86 FORD RANGER	XLR788 (OR)	PLI-AB	RUST, DENTS, DINGS
7	95 CHEVROLET S10	B92384A	WSP-ACC	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
8	99 DAEWOO LAGANZA	675VUH	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
9	85 CHEVROLET ASTRO	545YTS	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
10	98 JEEP CHEROKEE	462RYT	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
11	86 CHEVROLET S10	B98505C	WSP-NVOL	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
12	94 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER	909RVU	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
13	00 CHEVROLET ASTRO	A69899Z	KCS-AB	INTERIOR DAMAGE
14	85 DODGE RAM	751SGP	PLI-AB	RUST SPOTS, DENTS
15	90 DODGE CARAVAN	701PKS	PLI-AB	RUST SPOTS, DENTS
16	95 MERCURY VILLAGER	910YNM	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
17	94 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE	415RCU	KCS-ACC	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
18	90 CHEVROLET SILVERADO	2GCHK39J5L1218020	KCS-AB	MISSING PARTS
19	87 CHEVROLET BLAZER K5	938PAH	WSP-AB	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
20	82 FORD BRONCO	070UAQ	KCS-AB	RUST, DENTS, DINGS
21	83 TOYOTA COROLLA	865RMJ	KCS-DWLS	RUST, DENTS, DINGS
22	01 FORD CROWN VICTORIA	241SVH	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
23	93 MAZDA 929	700XMB	WSP-AB	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
24	90 TOYOTA COROLLA	786YZM	WSP-ACC	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
25	89 NISSAN 200SX	071RVP	KCS-AB	SIDE DAMAGE, DINGS
26	93 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE	682ROM	WSP-AB	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
27	95 HONDA ACCORD	339DWC (OR)	KCS-ARREST	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
28	93 FORD ESCORT	562UMA	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
29	84 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS	811WHX	WSP-FIRE	FIRE DAMAGE
30	86 NISSAN SENTRA	832MAK	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
31	93 LEXUS ES300	JT8VK13T2P0128907	WSP-AB	FLAT TIRES, DENTS
32	94 NISSAN SENTRA	593PWZ	KCS-AB	FLAT TIRES, DENTS
33	86 VOLVO 740GLE	272NDQ	KCS-AB	MISSING PARTS, DENTS, DINGS
34	87 TOYOTA CELICA	917SSU	PLI-AB	FLAT TIRES, DENTS
35	78 FORD GRANADA	B79259F	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
36	90 ACURA INTEGRA	404PAE	PLI-AB	RUST, DENTS, DINGS
37	87 CHEVROLET VAN	738VWG (NV)	PLI-AB	RUST, DENTS, DINGS
38	93 TOYOTA CAMRY	880WMC	KCS-AB	RUST, DENTS, DINGS
39	99 FORD CONTOUR	240TNR	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
40	91 GEO METRO	878PAX	PLI-AB	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
41	93 HONDA CIVIC	368SPL	PLI-UNAUTH	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
42	03 SUZUKI AERIO	395YQT	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
43	93 PONTIAC GRAND AM	664JXB	KCS-AB	RUST, DENTS, DINGS
44	96 FORD TAURUS	WPA6358 (CO)	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
45	92 MERCURY TOPAZ	873XMB	PLI-AB	REAR DAMAGE, DENTS
46	93 MAZDA PROTEGE	695PVU	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
47	89 CADILLAC ELDORADO	963PSD	POS-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
48	90 HONDA ACCORD	183WGD	KCS-DWLS	FT END DAMAGE, DENTS
49	89 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER	322XXQ	KCS-STOLEN	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
50	96 VW JETTA	251XRO	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
51	99 FORD TAURUS	630WPZ	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
52	90 TOYOTA COROLLA	186NSY	KCS-AB	FADED PAINT, DENTS
53	89 MAZDA MX6	470YNV	WSP-ACC	FT & SIDE DAMAGE

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2009 NW Tow Expo – Thumbs Up

If there seemed to be an unusually high number of tow trucks on I-5 last week, it was for a good reason. Tow trucks from all over the Northwest drove to Ferndale, Washington last weekend to participate in the Towing & Recovery Association of Washington’s 2009 Northwest Tow Truck Exposition, the association’s largest annual event.

From all corners of Washington, to the far reaches of Canada and Idaho tow trucks made the trek to the greater Bellingham area to participate in the unique social event. Washington state towing company’s were on hand representing Spokane, Seattle, Moses Lake, Everett, Nisqually, Wenatchee, Bellevue, and many other cities.

Tow trucks big and small found their way to the NW Tow Expo, hosted by TRAW, many vying to earn awards for top show truck, best working truck along with several other awards. Prizes for the show trucks were broken down into categories: Class A (Light Duty), Class B (Medium Duty), and Class C (Heavy Duty) tow trucks. Dick’s Towing of Everett, WA was one of the big winners of this year’s event. Several of the green and white trucks that were displayed earned awards and notoriety.

A 1929 Ford Model AA tow truck was displayed by Airport Towing. The truck was awarded second place in the Class A (Light Duty Tow Truck) Show N Shine category. The only antique truck on hand earned a parking spot at the center of the Expo and was an instant crowd favorite among spectators. “The 29″ was the result of a ground up restoration effort by the late Mark Storer (founder of Airport Towing), and his employees. The classic truck was originally used as a tow truck in South Dakota until Mark welcomed it into his collection by driving half way across the country to pick it up and tow it home.

As the tow show continued and truck operators from around the Pacific Northwest swapped stories with each other, a retired married couple shared a story telling of what they had just recently learned about tow trucks. Before the heavy trucks started rolling in, as crews were preparing to set up the tow expo one couple staying at the hotel & convention center said they received a note on the windshield of their oversized R.V. stating that they needed to move their vehicle out of the back parking lot or it would be towed. The pair typically travels all over the U.S.A. and has never experienced a threat that their house-on-wheels would actually be towed. The husband laughed and said, “What kind of a tow truck could they possible send to tow this thing?! They can’t be serious!” Minutes later as they were preparing to move to the other side of the hotel, tow trucks started pouring in. After they had gotten a look at the tow trucks on approach, the husband reverted his previous statement, confessing, “I had no idea they were serious! Look at those tow trucks! It could pick us up and dangle us around in the air!!” Many spectators who happened to be in the area were impressed with the display on hand from the towing operators.

One of the awards issued for Class C (heavy duty tow truck) was presented to Nisqually Towing, located in Olympia, Washington. Nisqually’s solid red 4 axle Peterbilt was a beautiful addition to the 2009 show. Another tow operator who brought their newly acquired heavy duty tow truck to display among local tow truck operators was Mac Towing of Redmond, WA. Mac’s new blue Peterbilt features large flames down both sides of the truck.

The trade show not only displayed tow trucks, but also featured vehicle and equipment suppliers with opportunities for them to present their best product to the towing industry. Tow truck operators are known for their heavy and frequent use of their machinery. They are constantly putting their trucks and tools to the test while working tirelessly in the field. As a result, most tow truck operators require the gear they purchase to be of the highest standard and utmost durability. From snow chains to trucks chassis; winch cables to tires, the men and women of the towing industry get a lot of use from their equipment and expect it to hold up in the worst conditions. With the introduction of the new Dodge Ram 5500, many tow truck operators are making the switch from Ford and Chevrolet due to durability and strength issues. Dodge began building the heavier trucks two years ago and will be picking up where GM is leaving off as they have announced they will no longer be building the Kodiak and Top Kick medium duty trucks as of this year.

The highest standards still apply to many of the towing companies that have been operating for several decades. Randy’s Towing of Wenatchee, Washington recently had Idaho Wrecker Sales build them a new medium duty tow truck that was on display in Ferndale. Although the economy is forcing all businesses to take a close look at their operating expenses, towing operators do not have the luxury of making cuts on their equipment purchases without serious repercussions. For those that plan on working their equipment hard every day in emergency situations and under poor conditions, ‘almost the right truck for the job’ is not good enough. With tow trucks, it is critical to have the right truck for the job and those who have been in the industry for any length of time realize that it is not worth making cuts when it comes to equipment purchases.

While much of TRAW’s 2009 NW Tow Expo was a chance for owners and sales staff to connect for purposes of doing business together, the show was equally about having fun. Families enjoyed spending their time at the show visiting with each other, eating together, showing off trucks, and even competing against each other in friendly competitions. Rouse’s Towing of Spokane, WA showed their one-of-a-kind Chevrolet SSR with detachable tow unit. It is likely the only SSR tow truck in the world.

As for competitions, Airport Towing General Manager Daryl Wilson completed the service call competition in just 30 seconds, taking first prize among competitors. The service call contest consisted of a series of field exercises that had to be completed for time. Operators were tasked with performing three types of service on a 2000 Mazda Protege, which required multiple steps to complete. The vehicle was completely locked and all compartments closed at the beginning of the competition. The objective was to unlock the vehicle using door entry tools, followed by opening the trunk to access the vehicle’s spare tire, lug wrench, and a floor jack. The tire and changing tools had to be placed by the driver within a boxed area near the front of the car. Finally, the driver had to access a jump box in the trunk, open the hood of the car, and connect it to the appropriate cables. Many drivers from around the Northwest accepted the challenge. Some failed to finish. Throughout the day Daryl’s name had been compared to several superheroes, earning him the reputation as a master of service calls among his peers. Despite an economic recession the 2009 NW Tow Expo was a huge success, earning more participation and boasting more fun than the previous year.