To register as a bidder, visit our Bidder Registration page. 2025 bidder registration is complimentary for our inaugural auction, made possible by the support of Monterey Car Week Guide and WhatsUpMonterey.

You can bid in person at the auction or online through our website.

The auction catalog will be available in mid-June in both print and digital versions.

The preview dates are as follows:

• Monday, August 11: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 12: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The auction will be held on Tuesday, August 12, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with approximately 100 lots expected per hour and a total of 400 lots.

Yes, a sales tax of 9.25% will be applied to all purchases.

A buyer’s premium is a percentage added to the hammer price of each sold lot and is payable by the winning bidder. For 2025:

• 20% buyer’s premium applies to all Automobilia lots.
• 10% buyer’s premium applies to Collector Car lots.

Please refer to each lot's listing for confirmation of applicable fees.

Credentials can be picked up at bidder registration, located at the auction entrance.

Purchased lots may be collected directly from the sale site until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 13th. After this time, all uncollected items will be moved to our Pacific Grove office. You may collect your items from our office beginning Thursday, August 14th, through Wednesday, August 27th. Please note, transferred items incur a handling fee of $20 per lot and a daily storage fee of $10 per lot. Starting Thursday, August 28th, the daily storage fee increases to $50 per lot per day. For assistance or special arrangements, please contact us directly.

We accept the following payment methods:

• Wire Transfers: A $100 fee is applied to all wire transfers.
• Returned Checks: A $100 fee is applied to all returned checks.
• Credit/Debit Cards: A 4% surcharge is applied to all transactions made with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
• Cash: Accepted on-site.

All bids are binding and cannot be canceled once placed.

To consign an item, visit our Consignment page and follow the instructions.

We accept automobilia such as posters, models, books, signed memorabilia, and select vintage cars.

A reserve is the minimum price at which a lot can be sold. It is typically the lowest amount the seller is willing to accept for the automobilia. Reserves are confidential and are not disclosed to bidders through Automobilia Auctions.

Consignors will receive payments within 14 days of the auction, less applicable fees.

For automobilia, a flat 15% seller's commission is applied, but only if the lot is sold.
For vehicles, consignment entry fees range from $350 to $1,000, depending on placement and promotion. In addition:

• 6% seller’s commission applies to vehicles sold with no reserve.
• 10% seller’s commission applies to vehicles sold with reserve.
• Consignment entry fees are nonrefundable.
• Vehicles offered at no reserve receive a 50% discount on the consignment entry fee.