Congratulations on acquiring your dream classic car, perhaps a stunning 1989 Benz 560sl, from a recent auction! Now that the hammer has fallen, it’s crucial to understand the next steps, particularly regarding collection and transportation. Auction houses like Bonhams have specific deadlines and procedures you need to follow to ensure a smooth process and avoid unnecessary costs. This guide outlines essential information for buyers to navigate the post-auction collection, ensuring your prized 1989 Benz 560SL, or any other vehicle or automobilia, arrives safely at its new home.
Once you’ve successfully bid on your lot, whether it’s a complete 1989 Benz 560SL or automobilia related to your restoration project, the responsibility for its safekeeping and removal becomes yours immediately after the auction. It’s imperative to note the collection deadline, as highlighted in the original auction documentation, often around 12pm MST on Monday, January 27, 2025, as an example. Missing this deadline can lead to significant extra charges.
Motor Vehicle Collection and Transport
For motor vehicles, including your newly acquired 1989 Benz 560SL, uncollected lots after the specified deadline are typically uplifted and stored by a designated transport company. In the case of Bonhams auctions, Passport Auto Transport is often the appointed firm. It’s vital to understand that all uplift and storage costs are the sole responsibility of the buyer. These charges, determined by Passport Auto Transport’s standard rates and the vehicle’s final destination, can accumulate quickly. Therefore, proactive planning is key. Contacting Passport Auto Transport beforehand at +1 (417) 588 4921 or mobile +1 (314) 496 6228 or via email at [email protected] to discuss potential charges for transporting your 1989 Benz 560SL is a prudent step.
Automobilia Collection and Shipping
If your winning bid includes automobilia – perhaps vintage brochures, parts, or accessories for your 1989 Benz 560SL – the collection process is slightly different. Oversized or uncollected automobilia lots are usually moved to a specialist crating and shipping company like Las Vegas Crating. Similar to vehicle transport, storage and removal costs are the buyer’s responsibility. Las Vegas Crating can be reached at +1 (702) 748 4973 or [email protected] to arrange shipping or collection starting from a specified date after the auction. It’s advisable to contact them for cost estimates based on the size and destination of your automobilia.
Buyer’s Responsibility and Agent Collection
Remember, from the moment the auction hammer falls, the purchased lots are at your risk. This includes both paid and unpaid lots awaiting removal. Overseas buyers, especially, are strongly encouraged to make collection arrangements with Bonhams or the designated transport companies well in advance of the auction to avoid complications.
You can authorize an agent to collect your purchases on your behalf, provided they adhere to the collection deadline. Ensure your agent has all necessary details: auction venue information, a bill of lading indicating the transport destination, and documented proof of your authorization to collect the lot. Bonhams will release the lot only after full payment, including taxes and any applicable fees, has been received. Crucially, buyers or their agents are responsible for collecting all accompanying items with the lot, such as logbooks, titles, keys, and any other relevant documentation.
Recommended Transport Contacts
To facilitate the smooth transport of your purchases, here are key contact details for domestic and international shipping:
Domestic Motorcar Transport:
Passport Auto Transport: Ed Watts, +1 (417) 588 4921 or mobile +1 (314) 496 6228, [email protected]
International Motorcar and Motorcycle Transporters:
Schumacher Cargo Logistics Schumacher Secure: Warren Barnes, +1 (310) 626 7117, [email protected]
International Motorcar Transport:
CARS (Classic Automotive Relocation Services): Alistair Forbes, +1 (310) 695 6403, [email protected]
Automobilia Shipping:
Las Vegas Crating: +1 (702) 748 4973, [email protected]
Pak Mail: +1 (480) 893-3278, [email protected]
By understanding these procedures and acting promptly, you can ensure the safe and efficient collection and transport of your 1989 Benz 560SL or other auction acquisitions, allowing you to quickly enjoy your new treasures.
