America's Auto Auction Acquires Plaza Auto Auction to Establish Iowa Presence
March 4, 2026
America's Auto Auction acquired Plaza Auto Auction in Mount Vernon, Iowa, establishing the company’s first location in the state and expanding its footprint to 24 states. Plaza Auto Auction will operate as “America's Auto Auction Iowa,” continuing the dealer-only evening auction format with weekly vehicle sales and online bidding.
- Buyers
- America's Auto Auction
- Targets
- Plaza Auto Auction
- Sellers
- Bob and Norma Edleman (founders of Plaza Auto Auction, 1963), Sean McNeal (owner of Plaza Auto Auction)
- Platforms
- America's Auto Auction
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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