Fuel/five: 5 resources to learn about Manheim’s 100-year history

1) Interactive timeline

Manheim has a rich history filled with countless stories of innovation and industry change that can be traced all the way back to 1921. What better way to learn about that story than through our interactive timeline, which highlights key milestones in our journey with pictures from our archives. And if you fancy a longer read, then our blogs provide even more backstory!

View the interactive timeline.

Read 'Manheim at 100: the early years'.

Read 'Manheim at 100: the Manheim years'.

2) Liam Quegan Interview

Manheim MD, Liam Quegan, sat down with Car Dealer Magazine earlier this year to talk everything about Manheim’s centenary year. In this exclusive one-off interview, Liam talks about how the Manheim story began, shares his favourite stories from Manheim’s history, and discusses what lies ahead for the business.

Watch the interview.

3) Virtual auctions in the 90s

As part of the centenary celebrations, Manheim have been looking back at some of the key innovations that defined their journey and cemented their place at the forefront of the remarketing industry. While today, online auctions are fast becoming the norm, in this blog, Manheim reveal how this shift actually began in the early 90s following the rapid emergence of new technologies.

Read the blog.

4) A 33-year career at Manheim

Cox Automotive would be nothing with its people, so when a business such as Manheim reaches its 100th birthday, it’s only right to celebrate the people that helped it to reach that milestone. In this personal blog, Adrian Kelly reveals his 33-year story at Manheim and shares some fantastic stories that have helped shape his career along the way.

Read the blog.

5) Europe’s first motor auction centre

Since taking over the business in 1946, the Myers family have played an integral role in shaping the Manheim business as we know it, with Nigel Myers, Grandson of past owner Eric Myers, still part of the Manheim team to this day. In this blog, Nigel tells the fascinating story behind the creation of Manheim’s auction centre in Rothwell, Leeds – Europe’s first dedicated motor auction centre.

Read the blog.