Purple Wave Auctions in California (2026)
28 active Purple Wave listings in California right now - searchable in one place.
Purple Wave is a no-reserve online auction marketplace strong in the Midwest and Plains, and a major outlet for government surplus from cities, counties, state DOTs, school districts, and municipal road/fire departments. We list only its government-consigned lots - fleet pickups and vehicles, construction and ag equipment, trailers, and shop tools - filtered out of its broader mix of private contractor and farm consignments. Each lot is a timed auction with pickup at the selling agency. This page aggregates every Purple Wave listing in California (CA) from purplewave.com. Click through to bid on the original Purple Wavelisting - GovAuctions doesn't sit between you and the seller.Last updated: 2026-06-09
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Purple Wave California Auctions by Category
2017 Ford Transit 150 Van
San Bruno, CA · 29 bids
2000 Ford Expedition SUV
San Bruno, CA · 28 bids
2014 Ford E150 Van
San Bruno, CA · 23 bids
2017 Ford F150 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
San Bruno, CA · 21 bids
2016 Ford Transit 150 Van
San Bruno, CA · 21 bids
2012 Ford E150 Van
San Bruno, CA · 20 bids
2016 Ford Transit 250 Van
San Bruno, CA · 20 bids
2014 Ford E150 Van
San Bruno, CA · 18 bids
2012 Ford E150 Van
San Bruno, CA · 15 bids
Nissan MUG1F2A35LV Forklift
Thousand Oaks, CA · 15 bids
2010 Honda EM7000is Generator
San Bruno, CA · 12 bids
2000 Chevrolet Astro Van
San Bruno, CA · 11 bids
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in California?
- There are 28 active Purple Wave listings in California right now. The count refreshes daily from purplewave.com.
- Is Purple Wave legit?
- Yes. Purple Wave (purplewave.com) is the official platform for government fleet, equipment, and vehicle surplus. Purple Wave is a no-reserve online auction marketplace strong in the Midwest and Plains, and a major outlet for government surplus from cities, counties, state DOTs, school districts, and municipal road/fire departments. We list only its government-consigned lots - fleet pickups and vehicles, construction and ag equipment, trailers, and shop tools - filtered out of its broader mix of private contractor and farm consignments. Each lot is a timed auction with pickup at the selling agency. GovAuctions indexes Purple Wave listings into one searchable feed - bidding happens on purplewave.com.
- Does Purple Wave charge a buyer's premium?
- Capped internet buyer's fee (set per lot). Always confirm the exact premium on the listing itself, since some sellers set their own.
- Can I buy Purple Wave California items if I don't live in California?
- Yes - most Purple Wave listings are open to bidders nationwide. The catch is pickup: most items must be picked up in person at the seller's location in California, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.