Over 50 Years of Automotive Remarketing

In 1955 visionary Cecil Rea founded an automotive remarketing venture that would, over the next half century, evolve into Mid-South Auction. Today, housed in its multi-million dollar facility, the Rea Brothers Mid-South Auction still embraces Cecil's philosophy and work ethic that believes in treating customers like trusted friends.

Continuing Cecil's initiative, in 1972 sons Jimmy and Kenny Rea opened Mid-South Auction in Philadelphia, Mississippi to serve the local eastern Mississippi dealers. With growth came the need for a more central location, so in 1982 Mid-South moved to Jackson, Mississippi close to both interstates 55 and 20.

By 1994 Mid-South Auction was attracting dealers from all over Mississippi, as well as surrounding states, and once again growth demanded more space. A new state of the art facility was constructed and opened in that year.

2000 saw the return of grandson John Rea to Mid-South. John assumed the position of General Manager of the auction, a position he had held for the previous three years with ADESA Austin. During the next five years Rea Brothers Mid-South Auction began to attract fleet/lease and factory business so, for the third time in 30 years, it was time to build again.

In 2004 the construction of a major auction and remarketing center began and in April of 2005, the Rea Brothers Mid-South Auction hosted its gala grand opening sale.

In 30 years Mid-South had moved from a 1 lane auction located in a small greenhouse to an ultra modern, six lane facility serving dealers from California to New York. By combing old fashioned, southern hospitality with todays latest technology, the Rea Family has positioned Mid-South Auction to efficiently serve the automotive remarketing industry for years to come.

What we offer

At Mid-South, we firmly believe that your presence and participation at our auctions will be a pleasant experience. In fact we can list 10 great reasons to do business with us:

• Enhanced Returns
• Competitive Bidding Process
• Impartial Arena
• Integrity and Accountability
• Reconditioning Services
• Technology and Speed
• Professionalism
• Investment in Facilities
• Marketing to Motivated Buyers
• High Value and Reasonable Rates

At Mid-South Auction, we offer a variety of services to our customers. Our services include:

• Pickup and Delivery Services Local and Long Distance
• Full Reconditioning Service
• Mechanical Service
• Telemarketing Staff
• AFC Floorplanning
• Insured through Auction Insurance Agency
• AutoCheck
• Airport and Hotel Shuttle
• Audio Tape Sales
• Video Tape Sales