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Kruse Auctions Since 1952, Kruse Auctions represents significant collector automobiles with discretion, transparency, and measurable results.

Our relationships within the global collector community drive meaningful outcomes for our clients. Kruse Auctions is a premier auction house specializing in collector automobiles, memorabilia, and exceptional collections. Based in Auburn, Indiana, Kruse combines generations of auction expertise with personalized service to help clients buy and sell unique and significant assets. Our services include live and online auctions, private sales, appraisals, collection management, logistics, and strategic marketing. Whether selling a single item or an entire collection, Kruse Auctions connects buyers and sellers through trusted expertise and a global network.

10/02/2026

One of the highlights for the Tucson Auto Museum Liquidation Auction is this beautiful 1929 Duesenberg Model J Arlington Sedan - OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
ACD Club Certified, D-158
Original short-wheelbase chassis, engine, firewall, and body
Sold new in Paris to famed Duesenberg connoisseur Antonio Chopitea
Early ownership by prominent world aristocrats
Well known history dating back to new including ownership by Allen Thurn, and Gary and Sharon Vick
Cosmetically refinished example with original interior
A wonderful, mechanically fit closed coachwork example ideal for touring

Selling January 28, 2027 at the Tucson Auto Museum Liquidation Auction in Tucson, Arizona
View More info and get registered to bid today on the Kruse Auctions website.

09/25/2026

Kruse Auctions is excited to introduce the all no-reserve Tucson Auto Museum liquidation auction, scheduled for Thursday January 28, 2027, during Scottsdale Car Week in Arizona.

We’ve been honored to have played a part in growing this wonderful museum collection, which today comprises a tremendous offering of over 80 cars, all to be offered without reserve to the highest bidder. Highlights include American powered, Italian design hybrid sports cars, fun, funky and unique vehicles, micro cars and of course, quintessential blue chip collector automobiles including an iconic 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS and a largely original 1929 Duesenberg Model J Arlington Sedan.

Also selling at no reserve is a significant offering of memorabilia, including vintage signs, gas pumps and associated automobilia.

Visit our website for more information and get registered to bid today.
Inventory coming soon!

09/24/2026

Thank you for an incredible Auburn Auction!
“At Kruse Auctions we aim to provide a diverse offering of curated automobiles for serious collectors and enthusiasts and we delivered that opportunity for buyers, while giving our sellers a record weekend of exceptional results,”
John Kruse, Owner and Auctioneer.
Make sure you subscribe (Visit our website) and follow along for all the exciting things coming up in 2027. See you soon.

09/21/2026

2025 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Sold for $249,760 at the Auburn Auction 2026 Labor Day Weekend
Showroom floor new with just 52 miles
Over $42,000 in options including the highly desirable Weissach Package
Optional $8,290 ceramic composite brakes and front axle lift system
Finished in Guards Red over an optional Extended Deviated Stitching interior
A high-performance, well-optioned race-bred sports car for the road

09/19/2026

1994 Toyota Supra Twin-Turbo Mk IV 'Six-Speed' Hardtop Sold for $155,680 at the Auburn Auction 2026

09/18/2026

Three way bidding war on this 1999 Ferrari F355 Spider '6-Speed' that Sold for $235,200 at the 56th Annual Auburn Auction & Show
Highly sought-after analog-era gated six-speed manual 
Clean CARFAX® and just 11,464 miles and only three owners from new
Benefiting from two documented, major “30,000-mile” engine-out services 
Final-year offering of the Ferrari F355 and finished in quintessential colors 
Accompanied by service records, owner’s manuals, spare keys, a tool roll kit, Ferrari car cover, spare parts, and an original leather F355 luggage set

09/17/2026

All Proceeds Benefited Clothes For Joes to Assist Homeless Veterans
1949 Ford Custom Convertible - Charity Car
Recipient of a body-off-the-frame restoration in 2002
Equipped with a 302-cubic-inch V-8 engine
Upgraded with a C-6 Ford automatic transmission
Fully equipped with AM pushbutton radio, Magic Aire heater, clock, and turn signals
Exterior items include chrome grille guard, a spotlight, headlamp visors, full wheel covers, tan power convertible soft top, and a boot cover

Sold for $30,000 at the 56th Annual Auburn Auction & Show on September 3-5, 2026

09/16/2026

’The Black Rat’ 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/425 Convertible 🚨Sold for $202,720 | 56th Annual Auburn Auction & Show September 2-5, 2026
Superb Triple Crown Award recipient
Bloomington Gold® award, NCRS Top Flight award, and Chevy Vette Fest Gold Spinner award
Unique and highly desirable factory triple black with factory hardtop
Full numbers-matching L-72 drivetrain
Al Grenning Affirmation Certificate
Original Kelsey-Hayes knock-off wheels
Affectionately known as ’The Black Rat’
View More Results on our website

09/15/2026

Kruse Auctions hosted its flagship event, the 56th Annual Auburn Auction & Show,
over Labor Day weekend in Indiana, delivering a multitude of world-record results and outstanding prices across multiple marques and genres of cars. High sale went to the auction catalogue cover car, a futuristic, airplane-inspired 1953 Cadillac ‘Elegante’ One-Off Concept Car with coachwork by Carrozzeria Motto of Turin, that sold for an astonishing $1.4 million.
View More: https://kruseauctions.com/2026/09/10/56th-annual-auburn-auction-show/

"At Kruse Auctions we aim to provide a diverse offering of curated automobiles for serious collectors and enthusiasts and we delivered that opportunity for buyers, while giving our sellers a record weekend of exceptional results," said John Kruse, Owner and Auctioneer.
"Welcoming thousands of attendees, supporting twelve different charity and community organizations and setting many new world records continues our family tradition of delivering bottom line sales results and a must-attend lifestyle experience."

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5634 Opportunity Boulevard Ste A
Auburn, IN
46706

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(260)9270000

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