PLEASE NOTE: Potential Bidders are highly advised to view any Lots they are interested in to satisfy themselves as to the condition and whether the Lot conforms with the description. Viewing is available at our three open days leading up to the Auction or you can book an appointment outside of these days.
Sold for £4,025
Registration: N/A
Frame: N/A
Odometer: N/A
MOT: N/A
The Ducati Mach 1, a legendary motorcycle born in the late 1960s, represents a pinnacle in Italian engineering and design. This iconic model, introduced in 1965, emerged during a time when Ducati was gaining prominence in the motorcycle industry. The Mach 1 embodied the spirit of speed and innovation that characterised Ducati's pursuit of excellence. At the heart of the Mach 1 was its powerful engine - a 250cc single-cylinder unit that delivered remarkable performance for its time. The engine's desmodromic valve system, a hallmark of Ducati engineering, contributed to enhanced power delivery and efficiency. This technological prowess set the Mach 1 apart from its contemporaries, establishing Ducati as a force to be reckoned with in the world of motorcycling.
Beyond its mechanical prowess, the Ducati Mach 1 showcased a distinctive design that remains a source of admiration today. The sleek, aerodynamic silhouette of the motorcycle, coupled with the striking red and silver livery, conveyed a sense of speed even at a standstill. The attention to detail in its construction reflected Ducati's commitment to marrying performance with aesthetics. The Mach 1's success on the racetrack further solidified its status as a racing icon. Its victories in various competitions, including the Motogiro d'Italia, highlighted not only the bike's capabilities but also its adaptability across different riding conditions. The Ducati Mach 1 became synonymous with speed and precision, earning a special place in the hearts of motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide. As time passed, the Mach 1's legacy endured, influencing subsequent generations of Ducati motorcycles. Its impact can be seen in the brand's commitment to performance-oriented machines, with modern Ducati models still carrying echoes of the Mach 1's design philosophy. The classic allure of the original remains, with vintage enthusiasts and collectors cherishing the few well-preserved Mach 1 motorcycles that have stood the test of time.
The Ducati Mach 1 stands as a testament to the Italian manufacturer's dedication to pushing the boundaries of motorcycle engineering and design. Its powerful engine, distinctive aesthetics, and triumphs on the racetrack collectively contribute to the enduring legacy of this iconic motorcycle. The Ducati Mach 1 continues to inspire generations of riders and remains a symbol of the pursuit of excellence in the world of high-performance motorcycles.
Auction: The February 2024 Auction, 17th Feb, 2024
Auction: The Auction will start with the Motorcycles at 10am and the Cars at 12pm.
Viewing: Open viewing is available on the following days and there is no need to pre-book to attend:
Wednesday 14th February - 12pm to 5pm
Thursday 15th February - 9am to 5pm
Friday 16th February - 9am to 5pm
Saturday 17th February - From 9am
Bidding: Bidding is available Live in Person or, if you are unable to attend, Live Online, pre-registered Maximum Commission Bid or over the Phone.
Collection: We are pleased to offer one week of free storage following the Auction, thereafter it will be charged at £10 plus VAT (or part thereof) per Lot per day.
Sunday 18th February - 10am to 1pm
Monday to Friday - 10am to 4pm
Catering: We are delighted to welcome our partner Tudor Road Catering to provide catering facilities for customers on Auction day.
Buyer's Premium: 12.5% plus VAT (subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT for Classic Cars and £50 plus VAT for Motorcycles, Bicycles, Pedal / Child's Cars and Automobilia)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
DEFINITIONS
1. GOVERNING LAW
All transactions to which the conditions apply shall he governed by English Law, and the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts and irrevocably agree to waive any right to assert that proceedings ought not to be brought in England and Wales on grounds of forum non conveniens.
2. MANOR PARK CLASSICS LTD AS AGENT
Manor Park Classics Ltd sells as agent for the Seller (except where it is expressly stated to be selling as principal) and is not liable for any act or default by the Seller or the Buyer save where such act or default is due to the actual fault of Manor Park Classics Ltd. All sales are to be presumed to be sales on behalf of private individuals unless specifically notified to the contrary in the catalogue, or elsewhere in writing.
3. MANOR PARK CLASSICS LTD' DISCRETION IN CASE OF DISPUTES BETWEEN THE BUYER AND THE SELLER
If Manor Park Classics Ltd is notified or becomes aware of the Seller's alleged breach of any of these Conditions before it has remitted the proceeds of sale from any Lot to the Seller, it may at its sole discretion, withhold payment until that dispute is resolved. Manor Park Classics Ltd may, however, deduct any sums that are due to it from the sum held.
4. LOSS OR INJURY
Manor Park Classics Ltd shall be under no liability for any injury, damage or loss sustained by any person or to any property while on Manor Park Classics Ltd's premises (including any premises where a sale may be conducted or where a Lot, or part of a Lot, may be on view from time to time) except for death or personal injury, damage or loss caused by the negligence of or other breach of duty by Manor Park Classics Ltd, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to Manor Park Classics Ltd.
5. NOTICES
i. Any notice by Manor Park Classics Ltd to a Seller, Buyer or any other person may, in addition to such other methods as that person may accept, be delivered by email, hand or sent by first class mail or airmail and shall be deemed to have been duly received:
a) If emailed when dispatched; if hand-delivered, at the time of delivery.
b) If sent by mail, two business days after the date of posting if posted to an address within the country of posting and seven business days after the date of posting if posted to an address within a country outside the country of posting.
ii. Any notice to Manor Park Classics Ltd may be delivered by hand to one of its authorised representatives at Manor Park Classics Ltd's registered place of business or auction premises, or sent by first class mail or airmail to its registered place of business. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Manor Park Classics Ltd do not accept service of any notice by facsimile or email.
iii. In proving service by delivery:-
a) By hand, it shall be necessary only to produce a receipt for the notice signed by or on behalf of the addressee;
b) By post, it shall be necessary only to prove that the notice was contained in a pre-paid envelope which was duly addressed and posted first class or by airmail.
6. SELLER'S WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
i. The Seller warrants and represents to Manor Park Classics Ltd and the Buyer in the terms of subparagraphs (a) to (e) that:-
a) The Seller is the owner of the Lot or is properly authorised to sell the Lot by the owner and is able to sell the Lot with full title guarantee (ownership) free from all encumbrances and third party claims, and that all taxes are paid.
b) The Seller has complied with all requirements relating to any export or import of the Lot as may be required, and has notified Manor Park Classics Ltd in writing of any failure to comply with such requirements by the Seller or any previous owner of the Lot;
c) The Seller has notified Manor Park Classics Ltd in writing of any material alterations to the Lot of which the Seller is aware and of any concerns expressed by third parties in relation to the authenticity, provenance, origin, age, condition or quality of the Lot and has provided Manor Park Classics Ltd with all such information in the Seller's possession;
d) In the case of a Motor Vehicle which may be lawfully used on a public road, complies with all statutory provisions and that there is in force any test certificate required by law in relation to such use, or the Seller has notified Manor Park Classics Ltd in writing that any such vehicle cannot lawfully be used on a public road;
e) The Seller warrants that the information about the Lot given to Manor Park Classics Ltd, including (for the avoidance of doubt and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) all information set out in the Auction Entry Form, and statements made about it, is true.
7. The Seller of a Lot not in the possession of Manor Park Classics Ltd on its premises or under its control warrants and undertakes that the Lot will be available and in a deliverable state on demand by the Buyer;
8. The Seller hereby acknowledges that Manor Park Classics Ltd has entered into this contract in reliance on the representations set out in Conditions 6.i(a) to (e) and the information set out in the Auction Entry Form.
9. The Seller shall indemnify Manor Park Classics Ltd against any and all actions, claims, actual costs (including legal and expert costs, fees and disbursements), demands, expenses, fines, liabilities, losses, penalties and proceedings arising out of the falsity of any of the warranties and representations set out in Conditions 6 – 9.
10. If Manor Park Classics Ltd has reasonable cause for believing that the Seller is in breach of any one or more of the warranties set out in this Condition 6-9 Manor Park Classics Ltd may by giving notice in writing to the Seller decline to sell the Lot, and the Seller shall be liable to Manor Park Classics Ltd as though the Seller had withdrawn the lot from sale without Manor Park Classics Ltd consent. If the Lot is in the possession of Manor Park Classics Ltd, it may retain it until any sums due to Manor Park Classics Ltd are paid, the cost of storage being borne by the Seller.
11. The Seller shall further indemnify Manor Park Classics Ltd in respect of any actual legal or other costs reasonably incurred by it in investigating any claim concerning the ownership of a Lot and/or the Seller's right to sell the Lot, the accuracy of the description of the Lot contained in the Catalogue or in defending any claim relating thereto, and Manor Park Classics Ltd shall be entitled to withhold the amount of such costs from any payment due to be made to the Seller in accordance with Condition.
12. VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBERS
i. If the Seller wishes to sell any Motor Vehicle but to retain the right to the registration number of the Vehicle ("VRN"), it is the Seller's responsibility to notify Manor Park Classics Ltd in writing either on the Auction Entry Form or sooner. ii. It shall be the Seller's responsibility to take all necessary steps to ensure that the current VRN is reserved and that a new number is allocated prior to the Motor Vehicle being sold at the Auction and if he does not do so, Manor Park Classics Ltd shall not be responsible for any lo ss or damage whatsoever and howsoever arising (including for the avoidance of doubt arising out of Manor Park Classics Ltd' negligence) out of the Seller's lo ss of the right to the VRN following the sale of the Vehicle. iii. Manor Park Classics Ltd may, at its own discretion, (without any assumption of responsibility or duty towards the Seller or the Buyer) take such steps to facilitate the reservation or transfer of any particular registration number as it thinks fit in order to assist the Seller or Buyer but strictly on condition that no claim attaches to Manor Park Classics Ltd for taking any such steps whether arising out of Manor Park Classics Ltd' negligence or any other cause whatsoever.
13. RESERVES
The Seller may place a reserve price ("Reserve") on any Lot prior to the Auction and once placed by the Seller, it may not be changed without the written consent of Manor Park Classics Ltd. All Lots will be sold without Reserve unless a Reserve has been agreed by Manor Park Classics Ltd in writing.
i. Where a Reserve has been agreed, only Manor Park Classics Ltd may bid on behalf of the Seller. If the Seller makes such bid, then the Auctioneer may knock the Lot down to the Seller without observing any Reserve and the Seller shall pay to Manor Park Classics Ltd the Buyer's Premium in addition to the Seller's Commission and Expenses.
ii. Where a Reserve is agreed, Manor Park Classics Ltd may at its sole discretion sell a Lot for less than the Reserve but shall account to the Seller as if the Lot had been sold for the Reserve.
iii. Where no Reserve has been placed, the Seller may bid either personally or through the agency of any person.
iv. If no Reserve has been placed on a Lot, Manor Park Classics Ltd shall not be held liable should the Lot be purchased for a price below any lowest estimated selling price of the Lot given in any Catalogue, save insofar as and limited to the extent that the same arises out of the actual fault or negligence of Manor Park Classics Ltd.
14. COMMISSION AND EXPENSES
i. The parties hereby acknowledge that Manor Park Classics Ltd shall be entitled to deduct from the Hammer Price a Seller 's Commission of 5% plus VAT for cars, 10 % plus VAT for motorcycles and in the case of automobilia and registration numbers 15% plus VAT (subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT) or such other sum agreed by Manor Park Classics Ltd in writing, plus any Expenses, and any other sums due from the Seller to Manor Park Classics Ltd.
ii. The Buyer shall pay (and the Seller acknowledges Manor Park Classics Ltd's entitlement to) a Buyer's Premium equal to 12.5% plus VAT of the Hammer Price for cars subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT and 15% plus VAT of the Hammer Price for motorcycles, automobilia and registration numbers subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT.
15. PHOTOGRAPHY AND ILLUSTRATIONS
The Seller permits Manor Park Classics Ltd without payment to photograph or video and make illustrations of any Lot and to use at its discretion any photograph or illustration of or in respect of a Lot supplied by the Seller, whether or not in conjunction with the Auction. The copyright in all photographs taken and illustrations made of any Lot by or on behalf of Manor Park Classics Ltd shall be the absolute property of Manor Park Classics Ltd.
16. MANOR PARK CLASSICS LTD' ESTIMATES AND DESCRIPTIONS
Manor Park Classics Ltd make no warranty or representation as to the anticipated or likely selling price of any Lot. Any estimate given by Manor Park Classics Ltd, whether written or oral and whether or not printed in any Catalogue for the Auction, as to the estimated selling price of any Lot is a statement of opinion only and may be subject to revision from time to time at Manor Park Classics Ltd's sole discretion and should not be relied upon as an indication of the actual selling price.
Manor Park Classics Ltd shall not be liable to the Seller for any error or mis-statement in or omission from the description of any Lot in any Catalogue where:- a) Manor Park Classics Ltd have been provided with such description by the Seller or any person on his behalf; or
b) Manor Park Classics Ltd have provided the Seller with a copy of such description prior to publication of the catalogue and neither the Seller nor any person on his behalf have notified Manor Park Classics Ltd in writing within seven days of any error or mis-statement in or omission from the description
i. Any Motor Vehicle is sold as a collector's item and not as a means of transport. Buyers are specifically warned that any vehicle sold as such may well have had parts replaced and paint renewed or be made up of parts from other vehicles the condition of which may be difficult to establish. Manor Park Classics Ltd has to rely on information as to date, condition authenticity, maintenance, repairs and restoration provided by Sellers and does not, and cannot, undertake its own inspection of vehicles or other Lots to establish whether the vehicle or other Lot conforms with the description in the catalogue. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to carry out such inspection as he thinks necessary. Unless a vehicle is described as wholly original, the Buyer may not assume that all or any part of it is original
ii. No warranty is given by Manor Park Classics Ltd as to the accuracy of the description of any Lot in any Catalogue or as to the age, authenticity, suitability, provenance, attribution, origin, condition, fitness for purpose, merchantable or satisfactory quality of any Lot or roadworthiness of any Motor Vehicle, and any warranties or conditions that would otherwise be implied by the Sale of Goods Act I979 in relation to the foregoing are hereby expressly excluded.
iii. Manor Park Classics Ltd has no duty to the Seller to investigate the accuracy of the description of any Lot provided by or on behalf of the Seller.
17. WITHDRAWAL OF LOTS
i. The Seller may by notice to the Auctioneer withdraw the Lot from the Auction. If the Seller does so he shall be liable to pay the Auctioneer the stated rate of the Seller’s and Buyer’s commission calculated on the estimated value of the Lot that the Auctioneer would have received had the Lot been sold for the estimated value. For the purposes of this clause the estimated value shall be the higher of:-
a) the Seller’s estimate of value as previously notified to the Auctioneer or if more than one figure the highest figure or if none;
b) the value estimated in the catalogue or if more than one figure is given the highest figure, or if none
c) the Auctioneer’s reasonable estimate of its value;
d) plus VAT on such fee in either case and expenses;
ii. In the event that the Seller withdraws the Lot from the Auction the Seller shall arrange for the collection/removal of the Lot at his own expense within 2 working days after the date of withdrawal provided that the Seller may not collect the Lot unless or until any withdrawal fee payable under Conditions 5.1 shall have been paid in full and any storage charges have been met by the Seller.
The estimated value shall be the higher of:-
a) The Seller's estimate of value as previously notified to Manor Park Classics Ltd or, if more than one figure, the highest figure or if none;
b) The value estimated in the Catalogue, or if more than one figure is given, the highest figure;
c) If none of the above apply such figure as Manor Park Classics Ltd shall reasonably estimate as the value.
d) Plus in each case VAT on such fee and Expenses.
iii. In the event that the Lot is withdrawn from the Auction after the publication of the Auction catalogue, the Seller shall in addition to the sum set out in Clause 24, be liable to pay Manor Park Classics Ltd a further sum equal to the Buyer's Premium that would have been payable upon the Lot realizing the aforesaid estimated value at Auction, plus VAT.
iv. In the event that the Seller withdraws the Lot from the Auction, the Seller shall arrange for collection and removal of the Lot at his own expense within two working days after the date of withdrawal after which it will be charged at £10 per day for a standard size vehicle, £5 per day for a motorcycle. Larger vehicles such as commercials will be charged pro rata according to size.
v. the Seller may not collect the Lot unless and until any withdrawal fee payable under contract shall have been paid in full.
18. UNSOLD LOTS
i. Where any Lot fails to sell at the Auction, Manor Park Classics Ltd will have the sole and exclusive right to sell the Lot by private treaty within 14 days of the Auction date. These terms and conditions (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Clause 13 as to Reserves) shall govern any such sale by private treaty.
ii. Unless Manor Park Classics Ltd elects to sell the Lot by private treaty in accordance with Clause 18(i), the Seller shall arrange for the removal of any unsold Lot within three working days following the Auction or by such other time as agreed by Manor Park Classics Ltd
iii. Failure to remove any unsold Lot pursuant to Condition 18(i) above will entitle Manor Park Classics Ltd to charge the Seller storage charges after three days of £10 per day for a standard size vehicle, £5 per day for a motorcycle. Larger vehicles such as commercials will be charged pro rata according to size, per day. The Seller shall further reimburse Manor Park Classics Ltd for any reasonable removal, insurance and other expenses.
iv. If within 28 days after the Auction the Seller fails to give instructions to Manor Park Classics Ltd regarding the disposal of the Lot, Manor Park Classics Ltd shall have the exclusive right at its election to:
a) sell the Lot by private treaty, or by Auction without Reserve, in either case in accordance with these Conditions. In such case, Manor Park Classics Ltd shall be entitled to deduct from any sale price all sums owing to Manor Park Classics Ltd including the Seller 's Commission and any charges incurred under this Condition 18.
19. RISK AND INSURANCE
i. The Lot shall at all times remain at the risk of the Seller until ownership of the Lot passes from the Seller to the Buyer under these Conditions. At no time shall ownership of the Lot pass to Manor Park Classics Ltd other than in accordance with clause 25
ii. Until such time as risk passes to the Buyer in accordance with Condition 18, responsibility for arranging insurance for the Lot shall remain with the Seller, where upon it shall pass to the Buyer. In no case shall Manor Park Classics Ltd undertake responsibility for arranging insurance.
iii. Manor Park Classics Ltd will not be li able for any injury, loss or damage ca used by any Lot unless caused by the negligence of Manor Park Classics Ltd, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to Manor Park Classics Ltd or by the Seller's negligence or other breach of the Condition s. The Seller or the Buyer (as appropriate) shall compensate Manor Park Classics Ltd in full in respect of all claims and proceedings brought against Manor Park Classics Ltd in respect of injury, loss or damage caused by the Seller's or Buyer's (as appropriate) negligence or breach of any obligation und er the Conditions.
20. THE BUYER
i. The Buyer shall be the highest bidder at the Auction. The Buyer's bid shall form the basis of the Hammer Price. Any dispute as to any bid shall be settled by the Auctioneer at his absolute discretion.
ii. Every bidder shall be deemed to act as principal unless prior to the commencement of the Auction there is a written acceptance by Manor Park Classics Ltd that a bidder acts as agent on behalf of the named principal, and that its principal has agreed to and / or is bound by these Conditions; in which case he shall be jointly liable with the principal by these Conditions.
iii. No person shall be entitled to bid at the Auction without first having completed and delivered to Manor Park Classics Ltd a bidder's registration form and bidders attention is drawn to the information in the Catalogue under the heading "General Information".
21. ABSENTEE BIDS
Whilst the interest of prospective Buyers are best served by attendance at the Auction, Manor Park Classics Ltd will if so instructed execute bids on behalf of prospective bidders. Manor Park Classics Ltd, its agents or employees shall not be responsible for any defaults beyond Manor Park Classics Ltd' control relating to telephone, fax or other absentee bids including without limitation any telecommunications fault or failure.
22. SALE
i. A contract of sale is made between the Seller and the Buyer on the acceptance of a bid by the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer. Manor Park Classics Ltd is not a party to the contract of sale and has no liability for any act or default by the Seller or the Buyer.
ii. The Buyer shall:-
a) Immediately upon a Lot is sold, give to Manor Park Classics Ltd his name and address and, if so requested, proof of identity if he has not already done so; and
b) Pay to Manor Park Classics Ltd as agent for the Seller the Purchase Price in accordance with Condition 20.1 unless credit terms have been agreed with Manor Park Classics Ltd in writing before the Auction.
iii. Full payment for all Lots must be made to Manor Park Classics Ltd by means of banker’s draft, cash, telegraphic transfer or debit card in pounds sterling or the currency in which the sale was conducted. Where the Buyer wishes to pay by cheque and Manor Park Classics Ltd has agreed that the Buyer may do so, the Lot will not be released until the cheque has been cleared.
iv. No Lot may be collected until the Purchase Price has been received by Manor Park Classics Ltd and payments by a Buyer to Manor Park Classics Ltd may be applied by Manor Park Classics Ltd towards any sums due from that Buyer to Manor Park Classics Ltd on any account whatsoever notwithstanding any directions to the contrary by the Buyer or his agent whether express or implied.
v. The ownership of the Lot will pass to the Buyer only when the Purchase Price in cleared funds has been received by Manor Park Classics Ltd.
vi. Immediately a Lot is sold the risk shall pass to the Buyer notwithstanding that possession will not be given and ownership will not pass to the Buyer before payment of the Purchase Price in full and Manor Park Classics Ltd will not be responsible for any damage to or the loss or destruction of the Lot or any injury, loss or damage cause d by the Lot unless caused by the negligence of or other breach of duty by Manor Park Classics Ltd, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to Manor Park Classics Ltd. The Buyer will compensate Manor Park Classics Ltd in full in respect of all claims and proceedings brought against Manor Park Classics Ltd in respect of any loss or damage to the Lot or injury, loss or damage caused by it not arising from the negligence of or other breach of duty by Manor Park Classics Ltd, its employees or agents in the ordinary course of their duties to Manor Park Classics Ltd
23. VALUE ADDED TAX
VAT payable by the Buyer on the Hammer Price may be refundable by Customs and Excise on proof of export, but Manor Park Classics Ltd makes no warranties in this regard.
24. PAYMENT OF SALE PROCEEDS
i. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by both Manor Park Classics Ltd and the Seller, the Buyer shall pay Manor Park Classics Ltd forthwith and, in any event, no later than 3 days from the Auction the Purchase Price.
ii. Manor Park Classics Ltd shall pay the Net Sale Proceeds to the Seller not later than 14 days after the Auction, or within five working days after receiving cleared fun ds from the Buyer, whichever shall be the later. Manor Park Classics Ltd shall be under no liability as a result of or arising out of any delay or failure by the Buyer in making payment.
iii. Unless an alternative method of payment has been agreed by Manor Park Classics Ltd in writing, payment of the Net Sale Proceeds shall be paid to Manor Park Classics Ltd by Bacs, credit, debit card or cash (up to the value of 10,000 Euros)
iv. Manor Park Classics Ltd may in its discretion withhold remittance of the Net Sale Proceeds to the Seller until such time as the Seller has deposited with Manor Park Classics Ltd the V5 registration document in the case of a UK registered vehicle or, in the case of an unregistered, or non-UK registered vehicle, the appropriate documents of title (ownership) relevant and appropriate to the country of registration of the vehicle, and any other documentation relating to the vehicle in the Seller's possession or control which he agreed with Manor Park Classics Ltd to supply.
25. BUYER'S DEFAULT
i. In the event that the Purchase Price is not duly paid in accordance with Condition 20.1, Manor Park Classics Ltd may hold the Buy er in default and shall as against the Buyer (a "Defaulting Buyer") have the following rights, in addition to those set out below:
a) As agent for the Seller, to charge interest at a rate not exceeding 5% per annum above the Bank of England base rate on so much of the Purchase Price as remains due and unpaid;
b) To retain any Lot sold to the same Buyer at the same or any other Auction and to release it only after payment of the total amount due;
c) To reject or disregard any bid or bids made by or on behalf of the Defaulting Buyer at any future auction or to require payment of a deposit before any future bid made by or on behalf of that Buyer;
d) To apply any money due or to become due to the Defaulting Buyer in or towards settlement of the total amount due and to exercise a charge on any property of the Defaulting Buyer which is in Manor Park Classics Ltd' possession for any purpose.
e) If the Buyer continues to fail to make payment of the Purchase Price in full within 14 days of it falling due, Manor Park Classics Ltd may (if so instructed by the Seller, or acting of its own motion) without prejudice to any other rights it may have, exercise one or more of the following additional remedies:
f) To institute proceedings against the Buyer in its own name, or in the name of the Seller for damages or specific performance for breach of the sale contract;
i. To institute proceedings against the Buyer in its own name in respect of the Buyer's Premium and any other sums that the Buyer shall be liable to pay Manor Park Classics Ltd;
g) To cancel the sale of that or any other Lot sold to the Defaulting Buyer at the same or any other auction notwithstanding the total amount due in respect of such other Lot shall have been paid;
i. To re-sell the Lot or cause it to be resold by public auction or private sale.
ii. If the Buyer fails or refuses to pay the Purchase Price in full within 35 days of the Auction, Manor Park Classics Ltd will notify the Seller who may instruct Manor Park Classics Ltd as to the appropriate course of action, including but not limited to one or more of the courses of action set out below. Such notice will draw attention to the 14 day limit for the provision of instruction Manor Park Classics Ltd shall if instructed take reasonable steps to assist the Seller but Manor Park Classics Ltd shall be under no obligation to institute proceedings in its own name or personally incur any cost or expense.
iii. In the absence of any written instructions from the Seller to Manor Park Classics Ltd within 14 days of Manor Park Classics Ltd' notice to the Seller then Manor Park Classics Ltd shall in its sole discretion be entitled to do any of the following in its capacity as the Seller's agent and with the Seller's full authority:-
h) To agree terms for the payment of the Purchase Price with the Buyer;
i) To remove, store and insure the Lot at the expense of the Buyer;
j) To settle claims and/or proceedings made by or against the Buyer on such terms as Manor Park Classics Ltd shall at its absolute discretion think fit;
k) To take such steps as Manor Park Classics Ltd shall at its absolute discretion consider necessary to collect the monies due from the Buyer;
l) Where appropriate to rescind and/or terminate the sale and in its sole discretion:
m) Return the Lot to the Seller, and distribute any monies received to the Buyer in accordance with Conditions 25
n) Offer the Lot for re-sale, by Auction or private treaty, with or without Reserve;
o) Purchase the Lot itself at the Hammer Price or such other price as may be agreed with the Seller, in which case property in the Lot shall pass to Manor Park Classics Ltd and Manor Park Classics Ltd shall remit the Hammer Price to the Seller within fourteen days of its election less any sums payable under this agreement;
p) To appoint a solicitor and/or other agent to pursue any of the courses of action referred to above and the Seller authorises Manor Park Classics Ltd to take any of the courses referred to in this agreement, including the issue and prosecution of proceedings on the Seller's behalf and in the Seller's name.
q) in the event that the sale contract for the Lot is rescinded because of the Buyer's default aforesaid, whether as a result of the Seller's instruction or Manor Park Classics Ltd' action taken under the agreement the Seller shall nonetheless (and without prejudice to any claim that he may have against the Buyer) be liable to pay Manor Park Classics Ltd the following sums
i. Legal or other costs on an indemnity basis reasonably incurred by Manor Park Classics Ltd in connection with such steps; and
ii. Expenses
iii. The Seller's Commission, by way of remuneration for the services performed by Manor Park Classics Ltd down to the date of rescission, and not by way of penally or liquidated damages. r) Any monies recovered by and paid to Manor Park Classics Ltd in consequence of Manor Park Classics Ltd taking one or more of the steps referred to in this agreement against a Defaulting Buyer, or any of the Purchase Price as shall have been paid by the Defaulting Buyer, shall be applied to the payment of:-
i. Legal or other costs reasonably incurred by Manor Park Classics Ltd in connection with such steps; and then
ii. Expenses; and then
iii. The Seller's Commission, by way of remuneration for the services performed by Manor Park Classics Ltd down to the date of recovery, and not by way of penalty or liquidated damages.
iv. Any balance remaining shall be apportioned pro rata as between the Buyer's Premium, and any payable sums to the Seller; and then
v. Any balance thereafter to the Buyer.
s) In the event that any monies recovered do not cover the sums set out at Conditions 25 any such shortfall shall be made good by the Seller to Manor Park Classics Ltd on demand
26. REMOVAL OF PURCHASES
i. The Buyer shall, at his own expense, remove the Lot purchased not later than the day and time specified in the "General Information" section of the Catalogue but not before payment in full to Manor Park Classics Ltd of the Purchase Price whether in respect of this or any other Lot.
ii. The Buyer shall be responsible for all removals, storage, insurance and other charges on any Lot not taken away at the day and time specified in this agreement.
iii. If the Lot is not collected by the Buyer within 3 days of the Auction, whether or not the Purchase Price has been paid, and whether or not the Buyer is consequently entitled to collect the Lot, Manor Park Classics Ltd shall remove, store (either at Manor Park Classics Ltd' premises or elsewhere) and insure the Lot at the expense of the Buyer and only release the Lot after payment of the total amount due.
iv. If the Buyer fails to collect the Lot within 14 days of the Auction, Manor Park Classics Ltd shall notify the Seller who shall at his sole discretion elect to:
a) Cancel the sale of the Lot and take back possession of the Lot; or
b) Re -sell the Lot or cause it to be re-sold by public auction or private sale; or
c) Continue to remove, store and insure the Lot at his expense, but subject to being entitled to recoupment of such expenses from the Buyer, and subject to being entitled to elect (a) or ( b) at any time thereafter.
v. In the event that the sale contract is cancelled, or the Lot is re-s old, in accordance with this agreement, the same provisions shall apply as under Condition 26 above, "Buyer's De fault", as regards any of the Purchase Price paid to the date of that cancellation or re- sale.
27. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOTS PURCHASED
i. Subject to the Seller' s compliance with Condition 6 it shall be the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that any Motor Vehicle purchased at Auction complies with the appropriate statute or regulation for driving, using or transporting it and for ensuring that any necessary test certificate is in force. In no case shall Manor Park Classics Ltd be liable for any breach by the Seller of Condition 6 or by the Buyer of this Condition 27
ii. Subject to the Seller' s compliance with Condition 6 the Buyer shall be responsible for obtaining any export license that may be required in connection with the Lot. In no case shall Manor Park Classics Ltd be liable for any breach by the Seller of Condition 6 or by the Buyer of this Condition 27
28. RESCISSION FOR SELLER'S DEFAULT
i. Should the Buy er become entitled to rescind the sale contract and/or reject the Lot and/or refuse to pay the Purchase Price as a result of any breach by the Seller of these Conditions, including in particular any breach of the warranties set out in Condition 6, the Seller shall be liable to pay the following:
a) Any legal or other costs reasonably incurred by Manor Park Classics Ltd, on an indemnity basis; and
b) Expenses;
c) The Seller 's Commission;
d) The Buyer's Premium.
ii. Manor Park Classics Ltd shall be entitled to retain the Lot until such sums as are payable under Condition 28 are paid in full by the Seller.
29. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
i. Save as is expressly provided for in these Conditions, none of Manor Park Classics Ltd, the Seller or the Buyer shall be liable for any loss of profit, los s of revenue, loss of use, business or interruption, loss of reputation, credit or goodwill, or any indirect or consequential damages what soever.
ii. Without prejudice to Condition 29 Manor Park Classics Ltd shall not be liable to pay to any other a sum greater than the estimated value of the Lot as defined in Condition 17;
30. FORCE MAJEURE
i. Should there be any event or occurrence outside the reasonable control of Manor Park Classics Ltd, whether foreseeable (or foreseen) or not, which in the reasonable opinion of Manor Park Classics Ltd shall prevent, hinder or impede the Auction, its conduct, or the sale of the Lot at Auction, Manor Park Classics Ltd may in its sole discretion cancel the Auction or remove the Lot from the Auction, in which case it shall as soon as reason ably possible notify the Seller of its decision accordingly.
ii. Upon receipt of Manor Park Classics Ltd' notice as set out in Condition 30, the Seller may by notice in writing to Manor Park Classics Ltd elect to:
a) Re-enter the Lot int o the next auction to be conducted by Manor Park Classics Ltd in respect of which the Lot is a suitable lot (as judged by Manor Park Classics Ltd in their reasonable opinion); or
b) Instruct Manor Park Classics Ltd to sell the Lot by private treaty within 14 days of such Seller's notice, as though the Lot was an unsold lot at Auction for the purposes of Condition 18; or
c) Cancel this contract without any payment or penalty, save that where the Auction catalogue had been printed prior to cancellation, Manor Park Classics Ltd shall be entitled to retain any cataloguing fee paid by the Seller.
iii. In the event that the Seller does not make any election in writing under Condition 30 within 14 days of receipt of Manor Park Classics Ltd' notice, the right of election shall irrevocably pass to Manor Park Classics Ltd who may elect for one of the three courses of action set out in Condition 30. in case Manor Park Classics Ltd elects to sell the Lot by private treaty, the 14 day sale period shall in this case run from the date of Manor Park Classics Ltd' election.
iv. Any sale of the Lot under this Condition 30, whether at subsequent auction or by way of private treaty, shall be in accordance with these Conditions.
31. MISCELLANEOUS
i. The benefit and burden of the Conditions may not be assigned by the Seller or the Buyer without Manor Park Classics Ltd' prior agreement in writing.
ii. If any Condition or any part of any Condition shall be held to be unenforceable or invalid that Condition shall be severed, and such unenforceability or invalidity shall not affect the enforceability and validity of the remaining conditions or the remainder of the relevant condition.
iii. These Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all previous drafts, agreements, arrangements, understandings and conventions between them, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matt er of this contract.
iv. These Conditions may not be altered or varied unless with Manor Park Classics Ltd consent in writing.
v. The Buyer and the Seller both acknowledge and warrant that in entering into this contract (and in the case of the Buyer, in bidding for any Lot) they do not rely and have not relied on any representations made by or on behalf of Manor Park Classics Ltd, save where such representations have been confirmed or set out in writing sign ed by a partner of Manor Park Classics Ltd.
vi. No waiver of any rights arising under these Conditions shall be effective unless in writing. Any such waiver shall not be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach, whether of the same or any other provision
vii. This contract is made for the benefit of Manor Park Classics Ltd, the Seller, and the Buyer, and save where the Buyer acts as agent for a named principal in accordance with Condition 20, is not intended to bene fit or be enforceable by anyone else. For the avoidance of doubt, any rights otherwise arising under the Contracts (Right s of Third Parties) Act 1999 are expressly excluded.
viii. The headings and numbering used in the Conditions are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.
ix. In the event of any of the terms above being in compatible one with another, the term most beneficial to Manor Park Classics Ltd shall prevail.
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PLEASE NOTE: No warranty is given by Manor Park Classics Ltd as to the accuracy of the description of any Lot in any Catalogue or as to the age, authenticity, suitability, provenance, attribution, origin, condition, fitness for purpose, merchantable or satisfactory quality of any Lot or roadworthiness of any Motor Vehicle, and any warranties or conditions that would otherwise be implied by the Sale of Goods Act I979 in relation to the foregoing are hereby expressly excluded.