We are a small Midwestern team with a big passion for classic cars
Centrally located in Chicago's northern suburbs, Auction Route was born out of our zeal for classic autos and the idea that presenting classics with compelling storytelling and photography will get our clients the best price for their classic vehicle.
Our Values
Be an ambassador.
We take our role as your classic auto ambassador seriously. We are here to make your sales or auction journey as easy as possible.
All about people, all the time.
Whether online or in-person, helping you sell or auction your vehicle requires a high level of client and customer service.
Do the right thing.
What do you do when no one else is looking? We act with integrity and honesty, and focus on putting ourselves in the shoes of others.
Our Founder
“My goal is to combine my passion for classic automobiles with my expertise in sales and marketing to provide a much-needed service: guiding and assisting clients in selling their classic cars.” - Mark Lenox
Mark is a strategic, entrepreneurial leader with over 20 years of experience creating and executing integrated marketing campaigns for clients in start-up through Fortune 50 companies. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, driving multi-channel marketing strategies, and delivering measurable business growth. Expertise in campaign planning, stakeholder engagement, and competitive market analysis. Adept at building market presence through innovative strategies and managing P&L to consistently meet business objectives.
Our Partners
Great work needs great talent
Daniel Peter - Photographer
According to Wikipedia, Daniel Peter invented the process of making milk chocolate in 1857. Later, in 1879, he went on to form the Nestlé Company with the cooperation of Henri Nestlé.
Unlike the Swiss chocolatier, Czech-born photographer Daniel Peter doesn’t indulge in eating sweets very often and prefers to spend his time with a camera in hand, or traveling the country on his motorcycle.
Daniel believes in hard work, collaboration and positive energy. He enjoys meeting new people, getting them to relax in front of the camera, and relates well to all age groups and walks of life.
Bob Martin - Barrington Auto Spa Detailing
"At Barrington Auto Spa, we started as a small family-owned business with a passion for cars. Today, we are becoming a leading auto detailing service provider in the area, but our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction remains the same." - Bob Martin