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The Auction

Saturday, September 20 at 10:00am PST

Lucas Classic Tires

2840 Temple Ave

Long Beach CA US

Gooding Christie’s is uniquely privileged to present the Stan Lucas Collection Auction, taking place this September at the late collector’s renowned Lucas Classic Tires in Long Beach, California. Mr. Lucas was known the world over as one of the most prominent figures in collecting, especially in the world of Brass Era and steam-powered automobiles. Throughout the years, Mr. Lucas and his team collected and restored an unparalleled collection of Steam, Brass, and Nickel Era cars, showcasing their work at foremost concours including Pebble Beach.

100 lots of Antique, Brass, and Classic Era cars, motorcycles, and automobilia from the Stan Lucas Estate will be offered at no reserve during the live auction scheduled for Saturday, September 20. Admission to the sale is exclusive to registered bidders and pre-approved media only.

Please read the Conditions of Sale for US Auctions and Geared Online for the full terms and conditions of sale that apply to this Auction.

Auction

Saturday, September 20
10:00am – 5:00pm

Viewing

Friday, September 19
9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, September 20
9:00am – 5:00pm

Admittance

Admittance - $40, Friday only.
Access on Saturday is open to Registered Bidders only.
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.

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.

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, September 24, 2025.

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, September 26, 2025. 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 offers Buyers the following referrals for vehicle transportation:

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

International Transportation
CARS Worldwide
Jenny Rixford
415.777.2000
jenny.rixford@carsworldwide.com

Any lot not removed by Friday, September 26, 2025, 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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