Car Auction 6/3/2011

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #416
Auction: JUNE 3, 2011 11:00AM
Previews: JUNE 3, 2011 8:00AM-11:00AM
801 S 176th St  Burien, WA 98148
#	Year	Make	Model	License	Code	VIN	Misc.
1)	1979	BMW	320	252YHF	PLI-AB	5480443
2)	1994	NISSAN	SENTRA	627UIU	WSP-AB	JN1EB31P8RU337277	Key
3)	1994	MITSUBISHI	GALANT	876LRX	PLI-AB	4A3AJ56G5RE083957
4)	1993	TOYOTA	CAMRY	904XQL	PLI-AB	JT2VK12E8P0179230
5)	2002	KIA	SPECTRA	246ZLG	WSP-DUI	KNAFB121X25196869
6)	1994	VW	JETTA	256TTA	PLI-AB	3VWSB81H5RM052561
7)	1989	GEO	METRO	707TBJ	PLI-UNAUTH	JG1MR2162KK763689
	1995	NISSAN	ALTIMA	057WUG	PLI-AB	1N4BU31D7SC254120
9)	1994	TOYOTA	CAMRY	660UVZ	PLI-AB	4T1SK12E9RU849949
10)	1974	DATSUN	P/U	B55514F	KCS-DWLS	PL620367814
11)	1991	CHRYSLER	LEBARON		KCS-DWLS/R	1C3XJ5530MG130793
12)	1996	AUDI	A4	509TEI	KCS-AB	WAUDA88D1TA296193
13)	1994	CHEVORLET	CORSICA	353XTT	KCS-AB	1G1LD55M1RY174676
14)	1994	FORD	ESCORT	ABE8918	KCS-ARREST	3FARP15J0RR136920
15)	1997	DODGE	CARAVAN	130ECS	KCS-AB	2B4GP4437VR293038
16)	1993	FORD	AEROSTAR	619VNI	KCS-AB	1FMCA11U7PZB53980
17)		REMOVED	REMOVED			REMOVED
18)	1980	ROAD M	BOAT TRAILER	0923LI	KCS-AB	CBT758223
19)	1990	CHEVROLET	VAN	B77168K	KCS-AB	1GCGG35K3L7152856
20)	1986	DODGE	RAM P/U	B56032F	KCS-AB	1B7JD24W7GS097148
21)	1996	DODGE	INTREPID	984YAY	KCS-VUCSA	1B3HD56F4TF107815
22)	2002	FORD	EXPLORER	B51937G	KCS-ACC	1FMZU72E12UA19807
23)	1988	NISSAN	PICKUP	B05568K	KCS-ACC	1N6HD16S9JC302342
24)	1995	CHEVROLET	ASTRO	B13355A	PLI-AB	1GCDM19W2SB234991
25)	1986	FORD	F-150	B72435G	PLI-UNAUTH	2FTDF15H6GCB84237
26)	1987	JEEP	CHEROKEE	981YQC	PLI-AB	1JCML7814HT091913
27)	2001	DODGE	INTREPID	266UMX	PLI-AB	2B3HD46RX1H632765
28)	1998	CADILLAC	SLS	646SYH	KCS-DWLS	1G6KS54Y7WU900348
29)	1989	HONDA	ACCORD	842SSZ	PLI-AB	1HGCA6286KA007601
30)	1992	BUICK	REGAL	235YEF	PLI-UNAUTH	2G4WD54T8N1416157
31)	2002	HONDA	ACCORD	619VIF	PLI-AB	JHMCG66852C010029
32)	1989	CHEVROLET	CORSICA	576YGC	WSP-ACC	1G1LZ54W2KE202190
33)	1993	FORD	TAURUS	889XVB	PLI-AB	1FACP52U0PG271203
34)	1988	CHEVROLET	CAPRICE	324VPB	KCS-DWLS	1G1BN51H7JR152536	Key

 

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Auction list subject to change.

For a complete listing and vehicle photos, visit our current listing page online.

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F600 Tow Truck For Sale

Our 1990 Ford F-600 Medium Duty tow truck with Century 612 (only 122k miles) Formula II is now on the market for a reasonable price of only $15,500. Click here to go to our For Sale page and view specific information on tow trucks that are currently listed.

In an effort to modernize our fleet, this truck was replaced in 2010 and has since received little use as a result. The tow truck is currently licensed and remains active on police rotation as a Class B tow truck.

At 114k miles the truck went through a major overhaul. The engine was replaced with an Alliance Rebuilt Motor. The clutch was replaced with a new assembly, as was the flywheel. The radiator was also rebuilt. Maintenance records and receipts are available upon request.

Overall the truck has a clean interior and has minor dents & dings around the exterior. It is fully functional as a tow truck.

This truck gives the operator the option of towing with a truck bar, wheel lift, or under-lift. Tow capacity is 24,000 pounds. The wheel lift is rated at 6,000 Lbs and has In-Cab Controls in addition to driver and passenger side controls. Using the forks increases the under-lift capacity to 9,000 Lbs. The recovery boom will pull 20,000 Lbs safely.

Making the job easier are the dual air reels for connecting to either a trailer or the towed unit’s air supply. Another option is to use the hose reel to power your air tools when pulling drive-line’s or changing/airing up a tire.

The truck has a full compliment of tow chains, straps, under-lift attachments including a variety of forks, dollies, and other equipment so that it is “ready to tow” immediately.

This truck has served us well and will be a fantastic addition to anyone’s fleet. Click here to see vehicle information and truck specifications as well as additional photos of the truck.

Car Auction 7/2/2010

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #405
Auction: JULY 2, 2010 11:00AM
Previews: JULY 2, 2010 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
#	Year/Model			License/ID	Code	Description
1	96	DODGE	DAKOTA	1B7GG23Y4PS149159	KCS-STOLEN	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
2	80	DATSUN	PICKUP	B61148L	WSP-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
3	98	CHEVROLET	BLAZER	940SMS	KCS-DWLS	BKN GLASS.DENTS, DINGS
4	95	HONDA	PASSPORT	637UOK	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
5	92	FORD	EXPLORER	857YZM	KCS-DWLS	FRONT END DAMAGE
6	87	BMW	325	WBABB130XH1926283	PLI-AB	INTERIOR DAMAGE
7	88	TOYOTA	CAMRY	258UHK	PLI-UNAUTH	FRONT END DAMAGE
8	97	PONTIAC	GRAND AM	574WSA	PLI-AB	SIDE DAMAGE
9	88	NISSAN	200SX	053SMO	KCS-ACC	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
10	86	CHEVROLET	MONTE CARLO	626SPR	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
11	94	BMW	325IS	NO PLATE	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
12	96	DODGE	STRATUS	309SZI	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
13	92	HONDA	ACCORD	094ERB	KCS-ACC	FRONT END DAMAGE
14	94	VOLVO	940	989RMW	KCS-AB	UNIQUE AROMA
15	98	PONTIAC	GRAND AM SE	894YXB	KCS-DUI	FRONT END DAMAGE
16	3	TOYOTA	COROLLA	527ZGF	WSP-ACC	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
17	93	SATURN	SL	453UFF	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
18	88	TOYOTA	CELICA	320WCV	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
19	96	FORD	TAURUS	001UHN	WSP-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
20	86	CHEVROLET	EL CAMINO	234TAY	WSP-STOLEN	FLAT TIRES
21	93	ACURA	VIGOR	036SRI	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
22	97	PONTIAC	GRAND PRIX	400WDV	WSP-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
23	93	HONDA	ACCORD	960UOL	KCS-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
24	99	MAZDA	626	417YYX	PLI-AB	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
25	90	HONDA	ACCORD	575THF	KCS-DWLS	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
26	2	DODGE	STRATUS	234YOC	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
27	86	MERCURY	COUGAR	802VKF	PLI-AB	BKN GLASS.DENTS, DINGS
28	95	GEO	PRIZM	166VYJ	WSP-ACC	SIDE DAMAGE
29	90	TOYOTA	COROLLA	709ZHS	PLI-UNAUTH	FRONT END DAMAGE
30	88	HONDA	CIVIC	950TXG	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
31	94	HONDA	CIVIC	074TKT	PLI-UNAUTH	DENTS, DINGS, SCRATCHES
32	53	BROWN	24′ TRAILER	535860	PLI-AB	HAS LIFT GATE
33	84	GMC	BOX TRUCK		KCS-AB	SIDE DAMAGE
34	.	CADILLAC	COUPE	WN1640	PLI-AB	MISSING PARTS
35	57	CADILLAC	.	58E021598	PLI-AB	MISSING PARTS

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

Giving to the Needy in a Bad Economy

Now is a great time to help those in need and Vision Collision (Burien’s newest auto body repair shop) stepped up to the challenge in a big last week. It’s no surprise that there are people are hurting all across the nation. Food banks are in high demand, some charities are short on funds, and many good people are in need of support now more than ever, including cancer patients.

In 2005 cancer accounted for more than half a million deaths in the United States alone. In fact, we all have at least a 40% chance of getting some form of cancer at any point in our lives, and there is more than 20% chance any one of us will die from cancer. That’s the harsh reality that affected Amy Driscoll (formerly Hughes) and her family when she lost her grandmother to ovarian cancer nine years ago. Now the family has committed to helping others who are fighting the same battle by participating in Relay For Life.

Despite a struggling global economy the family at Vision Collision teamed up with 3.5 million people from around the nation to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Societyby participating in the relay. Mike & Amy Driscoll took an extra step by opening up their new Burien business on a Saturday to wash cars & sell refreshments as a fundraiser. Their efforts earned more than $500 to be donated to charity and their hopeful that they can increase their donation total at future events.

To show our support Airport Towing sent an antique tow truck over for a bath before participating in a local car show at Bernie & Boys Market in Top Hat. The 1933 Ford hot rod earned some extra attention and was undoubtedly the most unique truck that attended the wash. Vision Collision is planning on hosting another non-profit car wash Saturday May 16th and we plan to attend with another classic tow truck from our collection. We encourage anyone who would like to support their efforts as well as anyone who appreciates a quality hand wash to stop by. Click here for directions to Vision Collision where the next car wash is going to be held from 10am to 3pm on May 16th.

National Publication Features Airport Towing

This months edition of Towing & Recovery Footnotes carried an article featuring the story of our company and the challenges we have faced as a family business. The focal point of the article “Good Men Down” is the sudden loss of our founder and his son last summer resulting from a plane crash. Mark Storer founded Airport Towing 21 years ago with one tow truck out of his house. He worked hard every day to create good customer relations and to create a good work environment for his employees. Brian Storer was one of those employees for most of his life. His playful attitude kept the atmosphere at the office fun and enjoyable. Both men were an integral part of our business and lives and it has been a tremendous challenge to try and fill their shoes. Fortunately our employees have stepped up to the task as the Footnotes Article so accurately described.

The tragic and unexpected loss of Mark & Brian sent a rift throughout the industry. Hundreds of professional tow truck operators knew them personally, as well as many local businesses who felt the pain, and several other friends and family members. Mark and Brian were very well connected throughout the industry and the community, which resulted in a Memorial Service of an estimated 800 people in attendance with less than 1 week of notice, several television news broadcasts, and many other articles written about the pair in the B-Town Blog and other publications.

One of Mark’s legacies will always be his Antique Tow Truck Collection. The fleet of classic trucks started as a simple hobby, but quickly grew into a passion. With just a small peek into Mark’s warehouse, it was evident that he had a certain obsession with the towing industry and it’s history. Mark has won a prize in just about every competition that he entered one of his trucks into. With seven fully restored, show quality trucks, he became quite busy with projects that were secondary to his full time job  and he never slowed down. After building up his antique collection, Mark turned to airplanes. He shared that passion with his family and grandsons whom he loved dearly. He would take his wife flying or out for a drive in one of the antique trucks on a sunny day. If the weather was poor, he was most likely working due to the increased work load in the towing industry. There was never a dull moment with Mark or his youngest son. We are glad that Footnotes found our story and offered to share it with their thousands of readers around the industry. It is our hope that the legacy of Mark and Brian continues to live on for many years so that the world can share in the joy that we experienced when they were here.

VP Climbs Stairs for Charity

I was honored to be part of a tremendous fund raising effort for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at this years Big Climb Seattle. With 300 participants on our team, we were able to raise over $40,000 for charity. Together we battled 1,311 stairs and 788 vertical feet of elevation all in the name of our sponsored patient.

Our team was named “Climbing for Caleb” because a 2 year old cancer patient inspired us to give it all we had on a cold Spring morning. Caleb Thorsteinson, nephew of North Highline Firefighter Scott Thorsteinson has been battling cancer for about a year. His family and friends have drawn together to back him in the difficult fight against Leukemia. Airport Towing has a close relationship with the North Highline Fire District as we have donated vehicles to them for training, they performed honor guard services at our founder & sons memorial service, and I personally volunteered for the district and consider the Thorsteinson’s personal friends.

In our effort, team Climbing for Caleb finished 4th out of 234 total teams for time and I personally finished 125/2931 with a time of 10:39. We are hoping to finish first in fund raising as a team. If you would like to support my fundraising efforts or help the progress of the team go to my personal page and fill out a pledge form. All donations go to a great cause and have made a huge difference in many people’s lives.

I was truly honored to be a small part of such a large effort to help fight blood cancers. The event was fun as well as inspiring and I encourage anyone in the Seattle area who appreciates a challenge to sign up for next years event. Climbing the Northwest’s tallest building can be intimidating, as is taking on something as terrifying as cancer, but it is possible if you face it head on and take it one step at a time.

Tow Truck For Sale *SOLD*

*THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN SOLD*

Burien Towing is now selling a 2001 Ford F-450 XLT Superduty Tow Truck. This truck has been serving the Seattle area since it was purchased new by Burien Towing and is still fully functional. In our continuing effort to keep a new fleet of tow trucks on the road, this truck is being rotated out to make way for the brand new tow truck that we purchased this year.

With a 7.3L V8 Turbo Diesel, this truck has 141,000 miles, a 6 speed manual transmission, a Microlock Braking System, RPM Commander Controls, a limited slip rear end, 34 gallon fuel tank, power windows, locks, & mirrors, antilock brakes, a 4.88 axle ratio, rear upper & lower work lights, cruise control, AM/FM, cd, quick connect jump start cables, stainless wheel simulators, diamond plate railing, 360 emergency scene lighting, and more.

It’s tow capabilities include a Century 410 wrecker body with wheel lift and boom, dual 8,000 lbs. winches, tow sling, dollies, and a gross vehicle weight rating of 15,000 lbs. The wheel lift is rated at 4,000 pounds.

Our tow trucks are well maintained and all maintenance records are kept on file. This 1 ton tow truck will remain in our working fleet until it is sold. It is fully functional and ready to operate.

List price for the truck is $20,000.  Visit our office if you would like to see the truck in person or call 206-243-6252 and ask for Jared or Daryl for more information. Click here for directions to our office.

To read more about this truck and see more photos, go to our For Sale page. To contact us via the web, go to our Contact Page.

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