Branson rocking again after lengthy hiatus

BRANSON, Mo. _ The Branson Auction is a tradition going back 42 years. Even with the pandemic shutting down last spring’s event, organizers were still able to have their fall auction last October. This year, they were back to having the spring edition, returning to the city’s convention center on the weekend of April 16-17.

While the weather was a bit cool and wet on both auction days, that didn’t dampen the sprits of those who were there. Reflecting not just the overall collector car market over the last year, but the whole used vehicle market in general, it was a seller’s market. Bidding was strong on both days, especially on the first day when more than 90 percent of the cars sold. And they didn’t just eek out being sold by having the consignors whittle