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Harley-Davidson Chooses Two ServNet Facilities for 
Special Sales

Harley-Davidson Financial Services now has both coasts of the U.S. covered, utilizing the experience and facilities of two ServNet auctions Southern Auto Auction and DAA Northwest.

Recently, Harley-Davidson chose Eastern PowerSports Auction, an affiliate of Southern Auto Auction in East Windsor , Conn. , as the site to host five special auctions, on Nov. 21, Dec. 12, Jan. 23, Feb. 20 and March 19. Each sale will include 125 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, with a special selection of Dyno-tested and certified motorcycles, which provide a 14-day auction guarantee.

 

Larry Tribble, owner of Eastern PowerSports said, "We are absolutely thrilled to develop a relationship with Harley-Davidson Financial Services." He went on to note that his facility looks forward to providing the best possible auction environment in which to do business. The 95,000-square-foot powersports facility includes a recently installed Dynojet, which will be used to certify motorcycles from corporate consignors. Pre-auction services such as vehicle storage, write-up, repair and reconditioning are all offered within the facility.

To remarketing its late-model motorcycles to franchise and independent dealers throughout the western U.S. and Canada , Harley-Davidson has selected DAA Northwest in Spokane , Washington . It features a state-of-the-art eight-lane auction facility that has been handling the sales of motorcycles, boats and other vehicles for outdoor enthusiasts for many years. The inaugural Harley-Davidson Financial Services offering will occur in conjuction with DAA's 15th anniversary sale on Nov. 8. Additional sales are scheduled to run Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7 and March 6. 

"We are looking for ways to make acquiring Harley-Davidson motorcycles easier for dealers in key geographic regions," noted Dave Woods, of Harley Davidson Financial Services. "DAA Northwest is well positioned and ready to get the job done for us." 

Bob McConkey Jr., DAA's president, added, "We run our wholesale auto auctions every week and feature motor sports sales month. Over the years, we have developed a solid, loyal customer base. In recent years, that base has been made even stronger through Internet sales. The product is ideal for selling in our lanes and online. There's a high demand for the brand, and the quality is there."