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About Us

First Capitol Auction, Inc. first came to be in May of 1985 in a small warehouse in the city of Benicia, California. The City of Benicia was the location for the first capitol building for the state of California, hence, First Capitol Auction, Inc..

Eric Smith started the company and was soon joined by his partner, Brian McKissack. They immediately went about the business of auctioning with: construction equipment, vehicles and asset seizures for Bay Area cities, counties, municipalities, rental yards, and lending institutions. Through their diligence and hard work, they quickly outgrew the Benicia facility and moved to their 25-acre facility in Vallejo, California.

First Capitol Auction, Inc. has been one of the fastest growing auction companies in Northern California. A great deal of their success can be attributed to their professional standing with government agencies, contractors and lending institutions. Their innovative marketing and advertising campaigns have been designed to enhance their clients as well as their company’s image. Developing a working knowledge of both buyers and market conditions increasing their ability to sell their clients good for the maximum marketable value. First Capitol Auction, Inc. is licensed by the State of California and is fully insured and bonded.

The majority of their auctions are conducted at their Vallejo facility. This facility is strategically located between the two major metropolitan areas of Northern California, serving the Bay Area and Sacramento. There is direct freeway access (Interstate 80), up to twenty five acres of open space for public parking, storage, display, loading and unloading as well as a 10,000 square foot building for inside display and security.

Catalog updated daily on Proxibid. Final auction day catalog available on morning of auction.

Do you have equipment that you would like to include in this next auction? Call Us Today! Phone: 707-552-0739