Everything you need to know about buying at our Classic Fest Auction
- Viewing is at the dedicated Collector's Auction area at Classic Fest, Galway Racecourse, June 8th 2025 from 10am.
- Eircode H91V654
- Vehicles will be on display until 5pm and available for inspection & viewing.
- Bidding will be online only, by timed auction beginning on June 8th and ending from 7pm on Monday June 9th.
- All lots will close by 9pm on Monday, June 9th
- Bidding deposit €500.
- Our team will be on hand on the day to assist with registration
- Assistance prior to or during the auction is by contacting us directly:
- info@munsterauction.com / 087 0955729 / 083 8712299
Before the auction
Initial enquiries:
Our website will showcase all of the lots available prior to the auction day. Catalog will be finalised on June 3rd and available for viewing - prior to this date, lot numbers, vehicle details & images may be updated or changed.
For each lot we provide a detailed description, photographs, and video content where possible, in order for interested bidders to obtain as much information prior to viewing/bidding.
You can make an initial enquiry about any of the lots by contacting our team - info@munsterauctions.com
Viewing:
There will be viewing available prior to the auction- giving a potential buyer a great opportunity to inspect vehicles and and their provenance.
Viewing will be on June 8th at the Classic Fest show at Galway Racecourse.
Our team will be on hand during these times to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
Vehicle Documents, Service History, etc., will be available to inspect in person on the day.
Registration before the auction
To register for proxy or online bidding, please log in or create an account on munsterauctions.com. Once logged into your account, then register for The Collector's Auction by clicking here or by clicking "Register for This Auction" on the auction catalogue. Please click this link to view step by step instructions on how to register online as a Buyer.
To bid, you can register on the day by visiting the registration desk. A bidding deposit of €500 is required to register. This is refundable less an administration fee of €25.
Alternatively, you can register to bid by contacting our team by email (info@munsterauctions.com) or by calling us on +353 87 0955729 / +353 83 8712299
When you complete the registration process you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of MunsterAuctions.com & The Collector's Auction.
Overseas Bidders/ Buyers are more than welcome, please contact us at info@munsterauctions.com for additional information. While purchasing remotely we can accommodate for additional information requests, videos, provenance, or can schedule a dedicated video call to inspect the car remotely. International shipping can also be arranged.
Ways to Bid:
Proxy bidding
If you are unavailable on the auction day, proxy bidding is a great way to secure the lot that interests you. By contacting our team in advance, and placing a proxy bid, our team will bid on your behalf up to the amount specified. Our team will execute the bid as low as possible on your behalf.
Online bidding
Buyers can easily bid online on munsterauctions.com by registering in advance and placing a bidding deposit (outlined above). Registration to bid online opens one week prior to the auction.
Telephone bidding
By contacting our team and registering in advance, buyers can bid by telephone with an auction specialist. Telephone bidders must register their interested lots with us 48 hours before the auction and our team will call you 2/3 lots before your interested lot.
Buyer’s premium:
Like the majority of auction houses, the The Collector's Auction by Munster Auctions charge a buyer's premium on the hammer price.
Our Buyer's Premium is 10% + VAT which includes delivery of your vehicle to your chosen address within the Republic of Ireland. International shipping extra.
Our Buyer's Premium is capped at a maximum of €2500 + VAT (€3075)
Buyer's Premium example:
If the hammer falls on a lot at €10,000, the Buyer's Premium will be €1000 + VAT (€230). This means the buyer's total cost for this lot, out the door, will be €11,230.
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During the auction
It's time to bid!
For telephone bidding, hang tight until we phone you 2/3 lots prior to the one(s) you have registered for.
For online bidding, you can watch the live stream through your online account. To bid, simply follow the on screen bidding prompts.
If you have registered for a proxy bid, you will receive an email after the auction with your invoice if your bid has been successful.
After the auction
Payment:
If you are the successful bidder, you will receive your invoice via email following the auction. All payments are due in full by 4pm on Tuesday 10th of June and must be made in EURO (€).
We accept payments via bank transfer. Or in person with credit/debit card or cash.
Lots purchased can only be released upon receipt of cleared funds.
Collection:
Purchased lots will be delivered to your chosen address within the Republic of Ireland. International shipping extra.
Buyers should satisfy themselves that they have all relevant documents, keys & spares relating to their lot(s) at time of delivery.
