To register as a bidder, visit our Bidder Registration page. Registration is complimentary for 2026 thanks to the support of Monterey Car Week Guide and WhatsUpMonterey.

You can bid in person at the auction, by absentee/phone (with pre-approval), or online via our partner bidding platform.

The auction catalog will be available in early August 2026 in both print and digital versions.

• Monday, August 10, 2026: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The live auction will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Yes. Applicable California sales tax (currently 9.25% in Seaside, CA) is charged on the hammer price plus buyer’s premium, unless a valid resale exemption is provided before invoicing.

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

• 20% buyer’s premium applies to Automobilia lots.
• 10% buyer’s premium applies to Vehicle lots (when offered).

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 should be collected directly from the sale site by 3:00 PM the day after the auction. Uncollected lots may incur a $20 per lot handling fee and a daily storage charge of $10 per lot, increasing to $50 per lot per day after the grace period. Lots may be transferred to ACE’s off-site facility at the buyer’s risk and expense.

We accept the following payment methods (funds must clear before any lot is released):

• Wire Transfers: $100 fee per transfer.
• Credit/Debit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express (4% surcharge applies).
• Cash: Accepted on-site.
• Returned Payments: Any returned/NSF payment will incur a $100 fee.

No. All bids are binding and cannot be canceled once placed.

To consign an item, visit our Consignment page and complete the submission form with details and photos.

We accept automobilia such as posters, signs, models, literature, artwork, memorabilia, and select related collectibles. For 2026 this auction is focused primarily on automobilia.

Yes. A reserve is the confidential minimum price at which a lot may be sold. Reserves must be agreed in advance with ACE and are not disclosed to bidders.

Consignors are paid within 14 business days after ACE receives irrevocably cleared funds from the buyer, less applicable commissions and fees.

A flat 15% seller’s commission is applied to automobilia lots, only if the lot is sold. There are no entry fees for automobilia consignments in 2026.

Yes. While the Automobilia Auction primarily features automobilia, select collector vehicles may also be offered. Vehicle consignments are limited and accepted on a case-by-case basis.

A buyer’s premium of 10% is added to the hammer price of each vehicle lot, payable by the winning bidder in addition to the hammer price.

Vehicle consignment terms differ from automobilia:

• Entry fees typically range from $350 – $1,000, depending on placement and promotion.
• 6% seller’s commission applies to vehicles sold without reserve.
• 10% seller’s commission applies to vehicles sold with reserve.
• Entry fees are non-refundable; no-reserve vehicles may qualify for discounted entry fees.

Vehicle consignments are handled directly with the auction team to ensure proper placement and promotion.