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Lot
76
Registration - BLN 520
Chassis No. - 77762
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC
Buyers of Austin’s popular LL (Low Loader) taxicabs initially purchased just the 12/4 Heavy chassis and then selected suitable coachwork from a choice of suppliers. The majority plumped for the craftsmanship of either the Jones Brothers or Strachan. The rearward sloping B pillar and outward flare of the door bottoms confirm ‘BLN 520’ to be an example of the latter’s handiwork. The cab has self-evidently been the subject of much restoration, and the vendor informs us that 90 percent of the ash frame, the paintwork, brightwork, interior trim and electrics were all renewed as recently as last year. The taxi’s predominantly bright red coachwork is complemented by black wings, roof/hood and artillery wheels, while the contrasting interior is trimmed in grey leather. The vendor currently grades the 1861cc four-cylinder engine, four-speed manual gearbox, landaulette bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as all being in ‘excellent’ condition and confirms that the Austin ‘runs well’. As no self-respecting film of London in the 1930s is without an Austin taxi or two the purchase of ‘BLN 520’ could be a shrewd investment as well as a lot of fun.
It was in 1929 that renowned taxi distributor Mann & Overton commissioned Austin to create a specially-adapted vehicle based on its popular 12/4 model. First came the High Lot that, like the horse-drawn carriages that preceded it, could carry a gentleman and his top hat in comfort - most buyers elected to clothe these cabs in landaulette coachwork. Next came the Low Loader, whose new ‘dropped’ chassis helped shave three inches from the ground clearance of its predecessor. Such was the dominance of this family of Austins that Mann & Overton sold 5,850 between 1930 and 1938, which represented 75 percent of the London market
In summary:
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BUYER/BIDDER’S TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR HAMPSON AUCTIONS LIMITED
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1. Please read these Terms carefully before you submit your application to us and
take a copy for your later reference, they explain how we provide the Auction
services to you.
1.1. We are Hampson Auctions Limited a company registered in England and
Wales. Our company registration number is 10464876 and our registered office
is at Winnington Hall, Winnington Lane, Northwich, CW84DU (‘Hampson
Auctions’). Tel:+44 1606 828124 info@hampsonauctions.com.
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Seller. Any sale contract for the goods auctioned by us will be solely between
the Buyer and the Seller (subject to these terms and conditions only in respect
of the Buyer and Seller obligations which shall be deemed to be enforceable
against each other). Hampson Auctions do not accept responsibility or liability
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the Lot at the highest price, we do not provide any advice to the Bidder/Buyer
and anything which we or our employees or contractors say is as agent for the
Seller rather than on our own behalf. If you are bidding and are not an expert
on the Lot, we would strongly encourage you to seek independent advice
about the Lot and its value.
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who wishes to attend the Auction to bid on a Lot; Bidder Registration Form: the
application the Bidder makes to take part in the Auction; Business Day: a day
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suitable car insurance policies are in place and all other legal matters are
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own description and cannot adequately undertake its own inspection of a Lot.
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catalogue.
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6.9.1. That all motor vehicles are sold as collector’s items and not as a means
of transport, and as such the vehicles may have had parts replaced and
repainted and include parts of other vehicles which would make it difficult to
establish the condition;
6.9.2. Hampson Auctions cannot verify the authenticity of the chassis, VIN
number or mileage under which a vehicle is offered;
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vehicle that is claimed to have important racing, rallying or ‘ex-works’ history as
it was common in period for a competition vehicle of a single identity to have
more than one chassis, body or other mechanical components. This may have
happened several times, both in a vehicle’s ‘works’ career and thereafter in
private owner hands. Sometimes ‘works’ vehicles were fitted with different
registration plates, so that a vehicle could meet a particular event’s start date
deadline. These historical factors may lead to there being in existence multiple
and competing claimants to the same vehicle identity;
6.9.4. Where it is illustrated by a photograph, the registration number visible
will not be transferred with the vehicle to the Buyer unless the registration
particulars appear in the written part of the description by the Seller; and
6.9.5. If the vehicle is sold to the Buyer before the formalities of the allocation
of a different registration number is completed with the DVLA, the Buyer will
take all reasonable steps to co-operate with the Seller or Hampson Auctions
and will not register the vehicle with the original registration number.
6.10 The Buyer while on the Premises shall conduct itself properly and in
accordance with the reasonable instructions of Hampson Auctions including
but not limited to those relating to health and safety and shall be responsible to
pay to Hampson Auctions or the Seller any damage caused by the Buyer while
on the Premises.
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Bidder, subject to these terms, to attend the Auction, bid and where there is no
Reserve (or where the Bid is over the Reserve) conclude the sale on behalf of
the Seller with the highest bidder.
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Hammer Price on behalf of the Seller ensuring that both the Seller and the
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death on the Premises or other place agreed which is not due to the negligence
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Type Buyer’s Commission
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of £150 +VAT
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and bicycles of £150 +VAT
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to the Hammer Price at the rate at which it is charged.
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the Title has not passed;
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costs for removal and storage and all other reasonable costs incurred in respect
of this from the Buyer;
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any future auctions;
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added the Sale Proceeds from the Buyer.
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Contract by the due date, then, without limiting Hampson Auctions’ remedies
under this agreement, the Buyer shall pay interest on the overdue sum from the
due date until payment of the overdue sum, whether before or after judgment.
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including but not limited to liability for, death or personal injury caused by
negligence; fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; and breach of the terms
implied by section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (title and
quiet possession).
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not exceed the Sale Proceeds. Hampson Auctions’ total liability includes liability
in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise,
arising under or in connection with the Contract.
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contracts.(iv) Loss of anticipated savings.(v) Loss of use or corruption of
software, data or information.(vi) Loss of or damage to goodwill.(vii) Indirect
or consequential loss. Neither the Seller nor Hampson Auctions shall be liable
for any consequential or indirect loss whatsoever.
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Lot that is attributable to members of the public or any other non-Hampson
Auctions employees/contractors during the sale or any removable items left
within Lots during the same period. Any Buyer claims for damage and / or lost
items must be submitted to Hampson Auctions in writing no later than 3
Business Days after the date of Auction and include a valid quote for repair or
replacement and digital photographs where applicable.
12.5 The actual condition of the Lot may not be as outward inspection suggests,
parts may have been replaced and may not be of satisfactory quality and there
may be damage beneath the upholstery. Given the age of many Lots no
assumption should be made with regard to any part of the Lots condition.
12.6 This clause 12 shall survive termination of the Contract.
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terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the
other party if:
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and (if such a breach is remediable) fails to remedy that breach within 14 days
of that party being notified in writing to do so;
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bankruptcy, administration, provisional liquidation or any composition or
arrangement with its creditors (other than in relation to a solvent
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threatens to cease to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or
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in the terminating party’s opinion the other party’s capability to adequately
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Contract on the due date for payment.
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on receipt and the Buyer shall collect the Lot from Hampson Auctions’ premises
in accordance with clause 6.6 above.
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for delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of its obligations under the
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a breach of these terms) or remedy under the Contract or by law is only
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that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of any right or
remedy provided under the Contract or by law shall prevent or restrict the
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invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum
extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. If such modification is
not possible, the relevant provision or part-provision shall be deemed deleted.
Any modification to or deletion of a provision or part-provision under this
clause shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of the Contract.
15.8 Third party rights. Unless it expressly states otherwise, the Contract does
not give rise to any rights to people not party to this contract under the
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of the Contract.
15.10 Governing law. The Contract, and any dispute or claim (including
non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with it or its
subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the law of England and Wales.
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Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim (including
non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with the
Contract or its subject matter or formation.
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Registration - BLN 520
Chassis No. - 77762
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC
Buyers of Austin’s popular LL (Low Loader) taxicabs initially purchased just the 12/4 Heavy chassis and then selected suitable coachwork from a choice of suppliers. The majority plumped for the craftsmanship of either the Jones Brothers or Strachan. The rearward sloping B pillar and outward flare of the door bottoms confirm ‘BLN 520’ to be an example of the latter’s handiwork. The cab has self-evidently been the subject of much restoration, and the vendor informs us that 90 percent of the ash frame, the paintwork, brightwork, interior trim and electrics were all renewed as recently as last year. The taxi’s predominantly bright red coachwork is complemented by black wings, roof/hood and artillery wheels, while the contrasting interior is trimmed in grey leather. The vendor currently grades the 1861cc four-cylinder engine, four-speed manual gearbox, landaulette bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as all being in ‘excellent’ condition and confirms that the Austin ‘runs well’. As no self-respecting film of London in the 1930s is without an Austin taxi or two the purchase of ‘BLN 520’ could be a shrewd investment as well as a lot of fun.
It was in 1929 that renowned taxi distributor Mann & Overton commissioned Austin to create a specially-adapted vehicle based on its popular 12/4 model. First came the High Lot that, like the horse-drawn carriages that preceded it, could carry a gentleman and his top hat in comfort - most buyers elected to clothe these cabs in landaulette coachwork. Next came the Low Loader, whose new ‘dropped’ chassis helped shave three inches from the ground clearance of its predecessor. Such was the dominance of this family of Austins that Mann & Overton sold 5,850 between 1930 and 1938, which represented 75 percent of the London market
In summary:
For Hampson Auctions Ltd delivery information please telephone 01606 828 124.
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BUYER/BIDDER’S TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR HAMPSON AUCTIONS LIMITED
(‘The Terms’)
1. Please read these Terms carefully before you submit your application to us and
take a copy for your later reference, they explain how we provide the Auction
services to you.
1.1. We are Hampson Auctions Limited a company registered in England and
Wales. Our company registration number is 10464876 and our registered office
is at Winnington Hall, Winnington Lane, Northwich, CW84DU (‘Hampson
Auctions’). Tel:+44 1606 828124 info@hampsonauctions.com.
1.2. All notifications are to be made solely to this address/email and will be
deemed to be made on receipt by Hampsons.
1.3. We act as an agent for the Seller: except where expressly stated that we
are acting on our own behalf, we act only as an intermediary on behalf of the
Seller. Any sale contract for the goods auctioned by us will be solely between
the Buyer and the Seller (subject to these terms and conditions only in respect
of the Buyer and Seller obligations which shall be deemed to be enforceable
against each other). Hampson Auctions do not accept responsibility or liability
for any loss or default by the Seller to the Buyer or by the Buyer to the Seller.
1.4. We do not give Bidder/Buyer advice: as agent for the Seller, we aim to sell
the Lot at the highest price, we do not provide any advice to the Bidder/Buyer
and anything which we or our employees or contractors say is as agent for the
Seller rather than on our own behalf. If you are bidding and are not an expert
on the Lot, we would strongly encourage you to seek independent advice
about the Lot and its value.
2. Definitions used in our terms: Auction: the auction event run by Hampson
Auctions at which the Lot shall be offered for sale; Bidder: the potential Buyer
who wishes to attend the Auction to bid on a Lot; Bidder Registration Form: the
application the Bidder makes to take part in the Auction; Business Day: a day
other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday in England, when banks in
London are open for business; Buyer: the successful Bidder in relation to the
Lot; Buyer’s Commission: the commission due to Hampson Auctions in
accordance with the agreement between Hampson Auctions and the Buyer and
as further set out in Clause 9; Charges: means the sums owed to Hampson
Auctions for the Auction Services and include without limitation Buyer’s
Commission, Storage Fees charged by Hampson Auctions as set out in Clause 12
or as otherwise agreed in writing and any Expenses; Contract: the contract
between Hampson Auctions and either the Seller or the Bidder/Buyer for the
supply of Services in accordance with these terms; Expenses: expenses incurred
by Hampson Auctions but payable which includes, but is not limited to,
insurance, third party storage, illustrations, cleaning costs, special advertising,
packing and freight of the Lot and any VAT or other tax; Hammer Price: the
price for which a Lot is sold to the Buyer (this will not include any commissions
and is just the price for the Lot); Lot: the item stated on the Entry Form to be
sold at the Auction by Hampson Auctions on behalf of the Seller.; Premises: will
be at such premises as set by Hampson Auctions and communicated to the
parties to this agreement from time to time; Reserve: the reserve price set in
pounds sterling by the Seller with the agreement of Hampson Auctions in
relation to the Lot; Sale Proceeds: the sum payable to Hampson Auctions by the
Buyer in consideration of receiving title to the Lot which includes the Hammer
Price and the Buyer’s Commission and any Buyer related Expenses; Seller: the
person or firm who engages Hampson Auctions to provide the Services; Seller
Commission: the commission due to Hampson Auctions from the Seller as set
out in the Clause 9; Services: the Auction services supplied by Hampson
Auctions allowing the Bidder to bid in the Auction.
3. Interpretation: In this Agreement any words that follow ‘include’, ‘includes’,
‘including’, or any similar words and expressions shall be construed as
illustrative only and shall not limit the sense of any word, phrase, term,
definition or description preceding those words and a reference to ‘writing’ or
‘written’ includes any method of reproducing words in a legible and
non-transitory form.
4. Basis of contract and bid process.
4.1. The Contract shall come into existence when the Bidder signs the Bidder
Registration Form which sets out Hampson Auctions offer, subject to these
Terms, to allow the Bidder to take part in the Auction. For the avoidance of
doubt and in the exceptional case where the Bidder Registration Form is not
signed by the Bidder, attending the Auction shall be subject to an acceptance of
these Terms.
4.2. Hampson Auctions reserves the right to reject any Application Form which
is not complete or not accompanied by photographic identification and
Hampson Auctions can decide solely themselves whether to accept any
individual to attend or bid at the Auction.
4.3. If a Bidder is operating on behalf of a third party, they must make this clear
to Hampson Auctions when they fill in the Bidder Registration Form or they will
be deemed to have entered the contract on their own behalf. Hampson
Auctions cannot take any responsibility or liability for any loss or default
suffered by the Bidder/ Buyer or third party because of the Bidder’s failure to
make this clear.
4.4. These terms apply to the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms that
the Buyer seeks to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade,
custom, practice or course of dealing.
4.5. The Buyer shall be the highest bidder at or over the Reserve (if any) that is
accepted by Hampson Auctions.
4.6. In addition to bidding in person, Bidders can instruct Hampson Auctions by
writing or by telephone or electronically to execute bids on their behalf at the
Auction. Neither Hampson Auctions nor its employees will be responsible for
any error or default caused by the method chosen by the Buyer.
4.7. Hampson Auctions shall have the absolute discretion to settle any dispute
related to bidding at the fall of the hammer.
4.8. Any bid which fails to reach the Reserve may be submitted by Hampson
Auctions, at its sole discretion, to the Seller. Should the Seller accept, the Lot will be
deemed to have been sold to the Buyer at the bid price at the fall of the hammer.
5. Advertising material: Any descriptive matter or advertising in respect of the Lot,
is issued or published for the purpose of describing the Lot and their accuracy and
completeness shall be the sole responsibility of the Seller and Hampson Auctions
does not accept any liability to the Bidder or Buyer in respect of the Advertising
Materials. Photos, illustrations and diagrams are for identification only and may
not show the true colour and condition of the Lot. The Bidder/Buyer must satisfy
itself as to every aspect of the Lot (including but not limited to the Hammer
Price). Hampson Auctions nor the Seller warrants that any Lot is fit for any
particular purpose unless explicitly agreed in writing by the Seller.
6. Bidder/Buyer’s Obligations to Hampson Auctions the Bidder shall:
6.1. Complete and sign the Bidder’s Registration Form and ensure that the contents
of the Bidder’s Registration Form are complete and accurate and co-operate with
Hampson Auctions in all matters relating to the purchase of any Lot.
6.2. Provide Hampson Auctions with photographic Identification prior to
bidding at the Auction and where for any reason this has not occurred prior to
the bidding the Bidder/Buyer shall do so as soon as reasonably practicable
thereafter. Where Hampson Auctions is reasonably not satisfied with the
photographic identification provided, they may in their absolute discretion
refuse to sell the Lot to the Buyer or may at their option grant the Buyer extra
time to provide the necessary identification.
6.3. Acknowledge all Lots are provided as seen with all defects and faults
without any guarantee or warranty attaching thereto as to the condition,
roadworthiness or otherwise and with all defects and faults whether apparent
upon inspection or not and that any claim of any kind is solely against the Seller
and not Hampson Auctions;
6.4. Where a Buyer, pay Hampson Auctions the Sale Proceeds at the latest by
midday on the day after the Auction was held;
6.5. Accept Hampson Auctions can apply any payment received from the Buyer
towards any sums owed from the Buyer to Hampson Auctions without notifying
the Buyer or his agent;
6.6. Ensure any Lot purchased from Hampson Auctions is removed from
Hampson Auctions’ premises within a reasonable time period after Hampson
Auctions has confirmed in writing that all sums have been paid by the Buyer and
that they are able to collect the Lot; and
6.6.1. Ensure that where the Buyer has purchased a vehicle forming a Lot,
suitable car insurance policies are in place and all other legal matters are
complied with to remove the Lot from Hampson Auctions’ premises.
6.6.2. where the Buyer has failed to collect the Lot, Hampson Auctions can
deliver the Lot to the Buyer at the Buyer’s expense and charge any reasonable
storage costs and insurance for the period from the date when it should have
been collected until the date of collection by the Buyer.
6.7. Acknowledges Hampson Auctions relies on information as to the date,
condition and authenticity of a Lot provided by the Seller and does not provide its
own description and cannot adequately undertake its own inspection of a Lot.
6.8. Is responsible for ensuring the Lot conforms to the description in the
catalogue.
6.9. Where a Lot is a vehicle, the Buyer acknowledges:
6.9.1. That all motor vehicles are sold as collector’s items and not as a means
of transport, and as such the vehicles may have had parts replaced and
repainted and include parts of other vehicles which would make it difficult to
establish the condition;
6.9.2. Hampson Auctions cannot verify the authenticity of the chassis, VIN
number or mileage under which a vehicle is offered;
6.9.3. It is their own responsibility to verify in advance the authenticity of a
vehicle that is claimed to have important racing, rallying or ‘ex-works’ history as
it was common in period for a competition vehicle of a single identity to have
more than one chassis, body or other mechanical components. This may have
happened several times, both in a vehicle’s ‘works’ career and thereafter in
private owner hands. Sometimes ‘works’ vehicles were fitted with different
registration plates, so that a vehicle could meet a particular event’s start date
deadline. These historical factors may lead to there being in existence multiple
and competing claimants to the same vehicle identity;
6.9.4. Where it is illustrated by a photograph, the registration number visible
will not be transferred with the vehicle to the Buyer unless the registration
particulars appear in the written part of the description by the Seller; and
6.9.5. If the vehicle is sold to the Buyer before the formalities of the allocation
of a different registration number is completed with the DVLA, the Buyer will
take all reasonable steps to co-operate with the Seller or Hampson Auctions
and will not register the vehicle with the original registration number.
6.10 The Buyer while on the Premises shall conduct itself properly and in
accordance with the reasonable instructions of Hampson Auctions including
but not limited to those relating to health and safety and shall be responsible to
pay to Hampson Auctions or the Seller any damage caused by the Buyer while
on the Premises.
7. Obligations of Hampson Auctions
7.1 The only obligation of Hampson Auctions to the Bidder is to allow the
Bidder, subject to these terms, to attend the Auction, bid and where there is no
Reserve (or where the Bid is over the Reserve) conclude the sale on behalf of
the Seller with the highest bidder.
7.2 Hampson Auctions will then administer the exchange of the Lot for the
Hammer Price on behalf of the Seller ensuring that both the Seller and the
Buyer pay the relevant Charges under these terms.
7.3 Hampson Auctions will carry out the Services at the Premises. Hampson
Auctions is not liable to the Bidder/Buyer or Seller for any damage, injury or
death on the Premises or other place agreed which is not due to the negligence
or wilful default of Hampson Auctions or their employees or contractors.
8. Title to the Lot shall pass from the Seller to the Buyer only upon Hampson
Auctions receiving the Sale Proceeds in full and cleared funds from the Buyer.
9. Charges and payment
9.1 The Charges for the Services shall be calculated with reference to the below:
Type Buyer’s Commission
Motor Cars 12.5% +VAT of the Hammer Price subject to a minimum fee
of £150 +VAT
Motorcycles/ scooters 12.5% +VAT of the Hammer Price subject to a minimum fee
and bicycles of £150 +VAT
Registration Numbers 15% +VAT of the Hammer Price subject to a minimum fee
of £50 +VAT
Cars / Motorcycles / £175.00 plus VAT for the uplift of the Lot + £10.00
Bicycles / Scooters plus VAT for each day that the Lot is not collected
9.2 Hampson Auctions may, at its sole discretion, choose to waive all or part of
the Charges. Where Hampson Auctions chooses to apply such a waiver, it shall
communicate that to the Seller/Buyer in writing. In all other cases, the Charges
shall be payable in full.
9.3 Where a Lot is subject to tax on import, the Buyer shall pay this in addition
to the Hammer Price at the rate at which it is charged.
9.4 Bidding shall take place in increments as decided by Hampson Auctions in
their sole discretion from time to time.
10. Payment of Charges
10.1 Hampson Auctions shall invoice the Buyer on completion of the Services.
10.2 If the Buyer fails to make payment of the Sale Proceeds, Hampson Auctions
may;
10.2.1 Retain the Lot and all other Lots sold to the Buyer at the Auction or any
other auction and release only when cleared Sale Proceeds have been received
from the Buyer.
10.2.2 Rescind the sale of the Lot, and any other Lots sold to the Buyer where
the Title has not passed;
10.2.3 Store the Lot at the sole expense of the Buyer and release it to the
Buyer only when they have received full cleared Sale Proceeds including the
costs for removal and storage and all other reasonable costs incurred in respect
of this from the Buyer;
10.2.4 Reject or ignore any further bids made by or on behalf of the Buyer at
any future auctions;
10.2.5 Resell the Lot or cause it to be resold by private or public sale and add
any fees incurred in doing this to the Buyer; and
10.2.6 Issue legal proceedings against the Buyer for payment of the Sale
Proceeds. Any fees and costs incurred by Hampson Auctions for this will be
added the Sale Proceeds from the Buyer.
10.2.7 Where the Buyer has paid some but not all the Sale Proceeds, Hampson
Auctions shall retain any sums required to pay any costs and fees associated
with retaining the Lot, but refund the Buyer the surplus, if any.
10.3 If the Buyer fails to make a payment due to Hampson Auctions under the
Contract by the due date, then, without limiting Hampson Auctions’ remedies
under this agreement, the Buyer shall pay interest on the overdue sum from the
due date until payment of the overdue sum, whether before or after judgment.
Interest will accrue each day at 4% a year above the Bank of England’s base rate from
time to time, but at 4% a year for any period when that base rate is below 0%
11. Data protection Hampson Auctions will comply with all applicable
requirements of the Data Protection Legislation and will conduct any data
processing of your personal data in line with the Privacy Statement on our
website www.hampsonauctions.com .
12. Limitation of liability (Limits the amount of claims that can be made against us)
12.1 Nothing in the Contract limits any liability which cannot legally be limited,
including but not limited to liability for, death or personal injury caused by
negligence; fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; and breach of the terms
implied by section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (title and
quiet possession).
12.2 Subject to clause 15.1, Hampson Auctions’ total liability to the Buyer shall
not exceed the Sale Proceeds. Hampson Auctions’ total liability includes liability
in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise,
arising under or in connection with the Contract.
12.3 This clause 12.3 sets out the types of loss are wholly excluded by the
parties.(i) Loss of profits(ii) Loss of sales or business.(iii) Loss of agreements or
contracts.(iv) Loss of anticipated savings.(v) Loss of use or corruption of
software, data or information.(vi) Loss of or damage to goodwill.(vii) Indirect
or consequential loss. Neither the Seller nor Hampson Auctions shall be liable
for any consequential or indirect loss whatsoever.
12.4 Hampson Auctions will not accept any liability for damage sustained to a
Lot that is attributable to members of the public or any other non-Hampson
Auctions employees/contractors during the sale or any removable items left
within Lots during the same period. Any Buyer claims for damage and / or lost
items must be submitted to Hampson Auctions in writing no later than 3
Business Days after the date of Auction and include a valid quote for repair or
replacement and digital photographs where applicable.
12.5 The actual condition of the Lot may not be as outward inspection suggests,
parts may have been replaced and may not be of satisfactory quality and there
may be damage beneath the upholstery. Given the age of many Lots no
assumption should be made with regard to any part of the Lots condition.
12.6 This clause 12 shall survive termination of the Contract.
13. Termination
13.1 Without affecting any other right or remedy available to it, any party may
terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the
other party if:
13.1.1 The other party commits a material breach of any term of the Contract
and (if such a breach is remediable) fails to remedy that breach within 14 days
of that party being notified in writing to do so;
13.1.2 The other party takes any step or action in connection with its entering
bankruptcy, administration, provisional liquidation or any composition or
arrangement with its creditors (other than in relation to a solvent
restructuring), being wound up (whether voluntarily or by order of the court,
unless for the purpose of a solvent restructuring), having a receiver appointed
to any of its assets or ceasing to carry on business.
13.1.3 The other party suspends, or threatens to suspend, or ceases or
threatens to cease to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or
13.1.4 The other party’s financial position deteriorates to such an extent that
in the terminating party’s opinion the other party’s capability to adequately
fulfil its obligations under the Contract has been placed in jeopardy.
13.2 Without affecting any other right or remedy available to it, Hampson
Auctions may terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written
notice to the Buyer if the Buyer fails to pay any Sale Proceeds under the
Contract on the due date for payment.
14. Consequences of termination
14.1 On termination of the Contract:
14.1.1 Buyer shall immediately pay to Hampson Auctions all of Hampson
Auctions’ outstanding unpaid invoices and interest and, in respect of Services
supplied but for which no invoice has been submitted, Hampson Auctions shall
submit an invoice, which shall be payable by the Seller and Buyer immediately
on receipt and the Buyer shall collect the Lot from Hampson Auctions’ premises
in accordance with clause 6.6 above.
14.2 Termination of the Contract shall not affect any rights, remedies,
obligations or liabilities of the parties that have accrued up to the date of
termination, including the right to claim damages in respect of any breach of
the Contract which existed at or before the date of termination.
14.3 Any provision of the Contract that expressly or by implication is intended
to come into or continue in force on or after termination of the Contract shall
remain in full force and effect.
15. General
15.1 Force majeure. Neither party shall be in breach of the Contract nor liable
for delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of its obligations under the
Contract if such delay or failure result from events, circumstances or causes
beyond its reasonable control.
15.2 Assignment and other dealings. Hampson Auctions may at any time
assign, mortgage, charge, subcontract, delegate, declare a trust over or deal in
any other manner with any or all of its rights and obligations under the
Contract. Neither the Buyer shall not assign, transfer, mortgage, charge,
subcontract, delegate, declare a trust over or deal in any other manner with any
of its rights and obligations under the Contract.
15.3 Confidentiality. Each party undertakes that it shall not at any time disclose
to any person any confidential information concerning the business, affairs,
customers, clients or suppliers of the other party.
15.4 Entire agreement. The Contract constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties and supersedes and extinguishes all previous agreements,
promises, assurances, warranties, representations and understandings
between them, whether written or oral, relating to its subject matter. Each
party acknowledges that in entering into the Contract it does not rely on and
shall have no remedies in respect of any statement, representation, assurance
or warranty (whether made innocently or negligently) that is not set out in the
Contract. Each party agrees that it shall have no claim for innocent or negligent
misrepresentation or negligent misstatement based on any statement in the
Contract. Nothing in this clause shall limit or exclude any liability for fraud.
15.5 Variation. Except as set out in these Conditions, no variation of the
Contract shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the parties (or
their authorised representatives).
15.6 Waiver. A waiver of any right (for example not taking immediate action on
a breach of these terms) or remedy under the Contract or by law is only
effective if given in writing and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent
right or remedy. A failure or delay by a party to exercise any right or remedy
provided under the Contract or by law shall not constitute a waiver of that or
any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict any further exercise of
that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of any right or
remedy provided under the Contract or by law shall prevent or restrict the
further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.
15.7 Severance. If any provision or part-provision of the Contract is or becomes
invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum
extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. If such modification is
not possible, the relevant provision or part-provision shall be deemed deleted.
Any modification to or deletion of a provision or part-provision under this
clause shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of the Contract.
15.8 Third party rights. Unless it expressly states otherwise, the Contract does
not give rise to any rights to people not party to this contract under the
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of the Contract.
15.10 Governing law. The Contract, and any dispute or claim (including
non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with it or its
subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the law of England and Wales.
15.11 Jurisdiction. Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and
Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim (including
non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with the
Contract or its subject matter or formation.
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