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Louisa County to auction off surplus vehicles, equipment

Louisa County to auction off surplus vehicles, equipment

Bids will close on Tuesday, Feb 3. Photo: clipart.com/Clip Art


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Louisa County is offering a no-reserve online auction of surplus county vehicles and equipment through Purple Wave Auction’s online marketplace. The auction offers individuals, small businesses, and local contractors the opportunity to bid on a variety of well-maintained county fleet assets.

Items currently listed include a range of passenger vehicles and utility units previously used by the county, such as Dodge Charger police cars, Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Explorer SUVs, Ford F-150 pickup trucks, and additional surplus transport vehicles. All items are available for review and bidding on Purple Wave’s website at https://www.purplewave.com/spotlight/louisa-county. The auction closing date is Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and all items will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the Purple Wave auction site to review the available inventory, vehicle details, and photos.

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