Potts Auction at Hilton Head
November 2005The Potts Auction made its inaugural appearance at the 2005 Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance where it added to the existing spectator offerings and encouraged participation from a nationwide audience of serious buyers, sellers and collectors of world-class vehicles.
Bidders, Consignors and Concours guests alike enjoyed the friendly southern hospitality of Rick and Jeff Potts. At a time when the collector car market has never been hotter, the excitement under the tent was non-stop. Rolling works of art from Pre-War, Sports Car, Exotic, European and American Muscle classes adorned the auction block while friendly competition unfolded amongst the registered bidders.
History
Potts Auction Company was established in 1953 by William F. 'Bill' Potts. Sons Rick and Jeff were born into the family auction business and now own and operate the company which specializes in Estates, Real Estate, and Collectible Automobiles. Potts Auction Company has sold cars since the start of a weekly car auction in 1959.
Rick Potts holds a BBA Degree in Real Estate and Urban Development from the University of Georgia and has worked at every level of the auction business in both Real Estate and automobiles. Rick drove cars through the auction ring for his father, acted as ring man and ran the concession stand in the early years. Jeff also attended the University of Georgia. The brothers hold auctioneer and real estate licenses in several states as well as automobile dealer licenses. Both are Real Estate developers and Collector Car owners.
