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The Auction

Friday, April 26 at 9:30am PDT

Mullin Automotive Museum

1421 Emerson Ave

Oxnard California US

Gooding & Company holds the unique honor and privilege of presenting Selections From The Mullin Collection Auction in-person at the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California. Respected visionary Peter Mullin was deeply revered in the collector car world, not only for his world-renowned collection consisting of the finest and most exquisite French and European automobiles, but also for his enduring legacy as a philanthropist and distinguished businessman. Mr. Mullin’s appreciation, enthusiasm and knowledge of prewar French and Art Deco cars were simply unprecedented in the industry and beyond.

This auction offers a selection of lots without reserve, providing a brilliant selection of automotive history for every level of collector. Gooding & Company will house all available lots at the Mullin Automotive Museum, providing interested bidders the unique opportunity to conduct on-site inspections of the online offerings and interact with our marque expert specialists. The auction house invites you to speak with a Gooding & Company staff member for more information on viewing and inspection, as well as on how to consign for upcoming sales.

Viewing

Thursday, April 25
9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday, April 26
9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday is open to Registered Bidders only.

Auction

Friday, April 26
9:30am – 5:00pm

Admittance

Admittance - $40, Thursday Only.
Access on Friday is open to Registered Bidders only.
Cash or credit card only.

Buyer's Premium

For Vehicle Lots: (a) For a final bid price of $250,000 and below, Gooding will receive a Buyer’s Premium of 12% of the final bid price; and (b) for a final bid price of above $250,000, Gooding will receive a Buyer’s Premium of 12% on the first $250,000 and 10% on the remainder of the final bid price.

For Automobilia Lots: Gooding will receive a Buyer’s Premium of 25% of the final bid price.

Bidder Registration

$200, includes admission for two to the viewing and auction

Important Notices

Please read the Conditions of Sale for the full terms and conditions of sale. Each capitalized term used but not defined below will have the meaning assigned in the Conditions of Sale.

As set forth more fully in the Conditions of Sale, notwithstanding any oral or written statement or description of any kind regarding any Lot, whether by or on behalf of Gooding or Seller, including in the published description, all Lots are sold “AS IS” and only as collector’s items and may not be suitable for use.

REGISTERING TO BID

Prospective bidders may submit a written Bidder Registration Application or Telephone and Absentee Bidder Registration Application (1) by mail, (2) by email to bidders@goodingco.com, (3) by fax to 310.526.6594, (4) on-site at a Gooding & Company (“Gooding”) auction event, or (5) through online bidder registration available at bid.goodingco.com or through Gooding’s mobile apps for iOS and Android. After submitting your application, a Gooding representative will contact you to finalize your registration.

Prospective bidders will be required to complete and execute the applicable registration application forms, provide identification (Driver’s License or Passport for individuals and corporate documentation for companies), and provide an original Bank Letter of Guarantee or other form of proof of ability to pay for purchases, in either case, in an amount and in a form acceptable to Gooding in its sole discretion (the “Guarantee”).

Prospective bidders authorize the release of financial information to Gooding for the purposes of verifying ability to pay for purchases.

Please ensure that Gooding receives your completed bidder registration form and Guarantee no later than 24 hours before the start of the Auction session in which you wish to bid.

For more information about bidding or registration please visit goodingco.com/register or email bidders@goodingco.com.

INSPECTION OF LOTS

As explained more fully in the Conditions of Sale, bidders are provided an opportunity to inspect all Lots prior to bidding and are invited and strongly encouraged to conduct, and must solely rely upon, their own independent inspection and examination of any Lot and all matters relating thereto before placing any bid. For assistance in inspecting any Lot – including assistance in moving any Lot or in raising any Vehicle to conduct an underside inspection – please contact clientservices@goodingco.com.

Please note that all of the Lots in this Auction have been in long-term static storage at the Mullin Automotive Museum and may not be currently operational. They will require mechanical attention and in some cases significant restoration prior to any road use.

BIDDING IN THE ROOM

While prospective bidders may register to bid in the room prior to the Auction and during viewing hours, it is recommended that registration be completed prior to arriving at the Auction site.

For bidders whose registrations have been completed and accepted by Gooding, bidder paddles will be available for collection at the Registration Desk at the front of the Auction venue during viewing hours and the Auction.

Each bidder is personally responsible for any use of the paddle provided to such respective bidder for purposes of identification, and each bidder agrees that it is personally liable for the full Purchase Price (as defined in the Conditions of Sale) if the paddle is used in bidding on any lot whether by the respective bidder or by any other person.

Each bidder, Buyer, attendee or participant by entering the Auction site agrees to comply with all applicable policies and procedures Gooding may communicate from time to time, including without limitation any posted signage pertaining to safety, health or other requirements.

ADDITIONAL FEES

Buyer’s Premium
In addition to the final bid price, the Buyer is required to pay Gooding a percentage of the final bid price, the Buyer’s Premium. This Auction will have the following Buyer’s Premiums:

• For Vehicle Lots: (a) For a final bid price of $ 250,000 and below, Gooding will receive a Buyer’s Premium of 12% of the final bid price; and (b) for a final bid price of above $250,000, Gooding will receive a Buyer’s Premium of 12% on the first $250,000 and 10% on the remainder of the final bid price.
• For Automobilia Lots: Gooding will receive a Buyer’s Premium of 25% of the final bid price.

Taxes
The Buyer is responsible for all applicable state and local sales and/or use taxes, duties, tariffs, and license fees on any lot purchased. If Gooding is required to collect sales tax on any lot purchased, Gooding will outline that additional tax on the invoice. If Gooding is not required to collect sales tax, the Buyer may be required to pay taxes directly to the state or local tax authority. For more information we recommend that you consult with your tax advisor.

PAYMENT

Payment of the full Purchase Price must be received by Gooding by 5:00pm Pacific Time on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

LOT REMOVAL AND STORAGE

The Buyer must make immediate arrangements for the collection and transport of all purchased lots. All lots must be removed from the Auction site at Buyer’s risk and expense no later than 5:00pm Pacific Time on Friday, May 3, 2024. Please contact clientservices@goodingco.com for assistance in making removal arrangements.

The Buyer is solely responsible for making arrangements for the collection and transport of any purchased lot, but Gooding & Company offers Buyers the following referral for domestic vehicle transportation:

Domestic Transportation
Intercity Lines, Inc.
Jim Bergeron
800.221.3936
jim@intercitylines.com

International Transportation
Cosdel International Transportation
Jenny Rixford
415.777.2000
jenny@cosdel.com

Any lot not removed by Friday, May 3, 2024, will be assessed a storage fee of up to $50 per day in addition to a fee for removal from the Auction site. Buyer hereby grants Gooding an irrevocable power of attorney to remove and store purchased lots at a third-party or other warehouse at Buyer’s risk and expense.

For additional answers to your questions, please see the FAQ page.

NO PHOTOGRAPHY

Gooding does not permit any photography, audio, video, or other recording or broadcast of any kind inside any bidding tent without an official Gooding-issued press pass and an executed photography and video agreement, and any photography, audio, video, or other recording captured outside the bidding tent is solely for personal use and shall not be redistributed or rebroadcast in any medium, nor used for any commercial purpose.

Mailing Address

Gooding & Company
1517 20th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404 USA

Contact Information

Telephone: 310-899-1960
Fax: 310-526-6594
Email: info@goodingco.com

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