The Essence of Classics Auction

Duncan's Auctions

 

Date(s) 9/18/2021 - 11/6/2021

Auction begins for online bidding on September 18, 2021 on HiBid and will be live on November 6, 2021.

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NOTICE: In order to bid on cars in this auction a Refundable Deposit is required. Please call 713-382-9697 for details or click above to be routed to our website's page to pay your deposit.

Auction Notice:

This is an online auction beginning on September 18, 2021 and converting to a live auction on November 6, 2021.

Auction Information
Name The Essence of Classics Auction
Auctioneer
Type Live Webcast Auction
Date(s) 9/18/2021 - 11/6/2021
Auction Date/Time Info
Auction begins for online bidding on September 18, 2021 on HiBid and will be live on November 6, 2021.
Preview Date/Time Preview dates will be Thursday November 4 and Friday November 5, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. Please call 713-382-9697 or email rick@groupduncan.com in order to make an appointment. Other dates can be arranged.
Checkout Date/Time Removal will be from November 6, 2021 to November 11, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment. If a later date is needed, please confirm with Duncan's Auctions staff.
Location
Buyer Premium 15% BP online, 12% BP live
Description
Owner is retiring and downsizing his classic car collection, automobilia and memorabilia. This is one of the finest classic car collections in America.
Live bidders will be responsible for a refundable $100.00 Cash Deposit before the auction begins, which can be paid on Duncan's Auctions website All online bidders that intend to bid on and/or purchase vehicles at this auction shall contact Duncan's Auctions at 713-382-9697 and pay a refundable $500.00 deposit or go to www.duncansauctions.com or our Auction Link labeled herein "Click here to pay your refundable online registration fee to bid on vehicles in this auction" that is located on our main page. If you are the high online bidder when the hammer falls on a vehicle in this auction, you will be contacted immediately thereafter to have your purchase deposit processed in the amount of $1500.00. If online buyer after purchasing said vehicle cannot be located in order for that deposit to take place, the initial $500.00 bidding deposit will be forfeited and car will be sold to next highest bidders or re-auctioned. As purchaser, you agree that if your bid is the final bid when the hammer drops and the item or vehicle or item being being sold is no-reserve or has met its reserve, you are the buyer and are responsible for paying for the vehicle including any buyer fees applicable herein. In this case as purchaser, you agree to sign the Buyer Verification slip indicating that you are the high bidder. Purchaser agrees that it is their responsibility to inspect all vehicles and auction items that purchaser bids on and wins, whether you are bidding live, online, by phone or any other means. Purchaser understands that all vehicles and items sold through the auction are sold AS/IS, WHERE/IS with no implied warranties or any other warranty of any kind. Representations by auction are relied upon by seller’s description and auction has not verified the description. No warranty is given with any lot sold and no sale is invalid or voidable by reason of any fault in any lot or by reason of any lot being incorrectly described, in the catalogue verbally or otherwise, and no compensation may be paid for any such fault or error of description. It is the bidder's responsibility to inspect all items bid upon before taking place in the bidding process and/or buying the item(s). Sales tax will be charged on items, unless purchaser has a valid resale certificate on file with Duncan's Auctions associated with the item being sold or if bidder is an automotive dealer and has their dealer credentials on file with Duncan's Auctions. The lotting of all auction items shall be at the sole discretion of Duncan's Auctions. Purchaser understands that they shall remove item(s) or vehicle(s) by the specified time required by the auction. All bids are final. If there are any disputed bids, the auctioneer shall make the final decision and the vehicle or item may be resold. Purchaser shall not be given the right to bid unless they have secured the proper process for payment through the registration process. Forms of payment are cash, cashier's check, company or personal checks accompanied by an approved bank letter of guarantee to Duncan's Auctions with bank officer's signature stating that funds on check will be paid in full. Checks are also accepted without a bank letter of credit, but items or vehicle and title shall not be released until check has cleared and verified funds are in Duncan's Auctions account. Credit cards are also accepted. As purchaser, you agree that you have chosen a means of payment offered to you by the auction and hereby agree to pay the auction if you are the highest bidder on an item or a vehicle. Purchaser agrees that auction shall not release item or vehicle and/or title to that vehicle until certified funds are secured in auctions account, whether by credit card, check, cashier's check or bank wire. Purchaser agrees that buyer’s premium is 12% on all auction items live and 15% online or by phone. Purchaser agrees to make full payment of any purchased items or vehicles the day of the auction. There Will Be A 3% Fee for All Purchases Not Made by Cash, Cashier's Check, Direct Deposit, Money Order & Wire Transfer or by prior written approval of Duncan's Auctions. All checks shall be made payable to Duncan's Auctions, LLC. Purchaser understands that they will be charged sales tax under the local venue for memorabilia and/or non-car items, unless the proper tax exemption forms are on file with Duncan's Auctions. Furthermore, purchaser understands that purchaser will be responsible for taxes on the automobile that they purchase whether being a resident of Texas or any other state. Buyers assume full responsibility for removal, transportation and handling of all purchases at auction. All riggers must present the proper documentation (Bond, Insurance & Workers Compensation) to Duncan's Auctions before removing any equipment. Duncan's Auctions specifically disclaims all liability for compliance of any property sold at auction with safety standards or regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) applicable to the person or machinery of similar type. The buyer assumes all responsibility for any modifications, including but not limited to the addition of guards or other safety devices, which may be required in order to bring the property into compliance with applicable OSHA or other national, state or local safety standards. Duncan's Auctions will not be responsible for property acquired that is not removed within the time period allowed. Any item not removed on time will be deemed abandoned. Buyer accepts full responsibility for all costs incurred by Duncan's Auctions or seller for removal, storage or disposal of abandoned merchandise and sale items. Duncan's Auctions and buyer expressly agree that buyer is responsible for and agrees to indemnify seller, Duncan's Auctions and their respective affiliates for any and all damages (whether based on contract, tort, warranty, negligence, strict liability or any other legal theory, and including special, incidental and consequential damages), losses, expenses, attorney's fees, court costs, etc..., that arise out of or result from the removal, possession or use of any or all items purchased at auction, or any other claim regarding the use or possession of any asset purchased at auction. All Items must be removed by Wednesday November 10, 2021 4:00 p.m. Any concerns of removal must be addressed to Duncan's Auction. Seller and Duncan's Auctions must approve any deviations from removal times. Texas dealers shall have all their dealers license documentation on file with Duncan's Auctions, otherwise all sales will be treated as if the vehicle(s) are being sold to an individual. If purchaser is the high bidder when the hammer falls and does not complete payment and take the vehicle or goods away within the time stated in the auction detail form, seller shall have the right to resell the vehicle or goods by auction or private sale therein making the purchaser liable for the deficiency arising upon resale, together with the expenses of the sale. The time accrued to make such sale is at the full discretion of Duncan's Auctions. As a bidder and purchaser, if you make a purchase, you agree that all sales are final and any credit card payments shall not be reversed for any reason on any purchase, whether As/Is, Where/Is or other. Any credit card purchases reversed by buyer will be considered in default of this agreement and purchaser agrees to pay all charges reversed back to auction, including fees incurred by auction. All bidders must be registered with proper identification on file with Duncan's Auctions. All announcements made on sale day shall supersede any and all previously released information, whether made orally, in print, on Duncan's Auctions website, in these Terms & Conditions, on social media or on any other medium. Any questions regarding the Terms & Conditions herein should be directed to Rick at 713-382-9697 or to rick@groupduncan.com Purchaser agrees that Texas Law (Grayson County) shall govern all transactions and legal proceedings that may arise from this agreement. I have fully read and understand these terms and conditions and agree to all content herein.
Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
Bid Amount Bid Increment
0.00 - 100.00 5.00 USD
100.01 - 490.00 10.00 USD
490.01 - 3,500.00 100.00 USD
3,500.01 - 9,999,999.99 2,500.00 USD
Currency USD
Buyer Premium 15% BP online, 12% BP live
Payment Terms
In order to bid on vehicles in this auction, after registering to bid on HiBid, Bidder will need to visit www.duncansauctions.com (There is a link on our main auction page) and fill out the online form and pay a $500.00 Pre-Bid refundable deposit. Duncan's Auctions can also invoice you through HiBids Currency Pay if bidder desires. If they do not win any vehicle bids, this deposit will be immediately refunded or credited back. If bidder wins vehicle, immediately after the hammer falls, Duncan's Auctions will call successful bidder and another $1500.00 Post Purchase deposit will need to be paid by credit card or some other means. The remainder of the purchase can then be made On Monday the 25th of October by overnighting a check, cashiers check, credit card or by bank wire. If a check is sent, the vehicle and title cannot be removed until good funds are in Duncan's Auctions account. For all other purchases successful bidder can pay by HiBid Currency Pay with our invoice or call Duncan's Auctions at 972-971-0221 and pay by credit card. All items must be paid for the day of the live sale on November 6, 2021.
Duncan's Auctions will handle Packaging and shipping on some smaller items. See details for fees. We will also work with buyer and buyer's transport service to ship cars. Transporter is responsible for loading any vehicle. Buyer is also responsible for loading of any other non-car items.