RICHMOND, Va. -

It’s been great for 28 … years at Motley’s Richmond Auto Auction.

The operation recently celebrated its 28th anniversary with a promotional event that offered more than 700 vehicles consigned and more than 70 percent sold.

“This was another all-time record for the auction. We had more than 500 registered dealers in attendance for the sale,” auction general Manager Wyatt Carter said.

The auction, which was founded in 1990, gave away more than $21,000 in cash to the dealers.

Mark Motley, founder and chief executive officer of Motley Auctions added, “This was such an exciting day for us. Seeing all the hard work come together for such a great event for our dealers makes it all worth it.” 

The auction also hosted its annual classics and exotics sale during the anniversary sale event. The top vehicle sold during the event was a 2013 Porsche 911 4S for $70,000.

“This is our largest event of the year, and every year we find a way to top the previous year,” Carter said. “We have the best staff in the industry, and every day the service they provide to our dealers is a top priority. The success of events like this are a direct result of their hard work and dedication.”

Motley’s Richmond Auto Auction is part of the AMS Auction Network and operates on 35 acres of land offering the ability to run seven simultaneous lanes, full reconditioning and mechanical facilities, in house body shop, in house transportation, AutoIMS and full integrated online capabilities. 

For more information, visit www.richmondaa.com.