Auction For Karen Read's Lexus SUV Called Off Due To Low Bidder Turnout

CBS Boston

May 15, 2026

Karen Read's now-famous Lexus SUV drew the eyeballs of the nation for years as she fought in court to prove her innocence. On Thursday, the vehicle was up for auction, but it was called off 30 minutes before a bid even came in.

"Usually that would be followed by some boos, and sighs and awes," said auctioneer Justin Manning while addressing bidders and Read supporters at Manzi Appraisers in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Manning told the crowd the owner, Bill Brusard, was presented an offer prior to the auction. He chose to take the deal after hearing that the bidder turnout was in the single digits. Brusard is the owner of JB Auto, which is the same group that worked to repair the vehicle. The number of Karen Read supporters and trial followers far outweighed the total number of bidders.

Karen Read's Lexus SUV was scheduled for a live auction, but it was called off/CBS Boston

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