A novel way to sell your classic

A new online auction for supercars, classics and motorcycles promises to benefit a local children’s charity

Northwich-based auction house Hampson’s has added an online auction to its traditional saleroom auctions. Marketplace offers vendors a new way of selling supercars, performance, classics, motorcycles and registrations while supporting The Joshua Tree – a charity supporting families affected by childhood cancer.

Vehicles and cherished registrations will be showcased to Hampson’s global audience 24/7 for seven days, supported by listings on Hampson’s channels with The Saleroom, Bid Spotter and i-Bidder and promotion in Hampson’s e-newsletters and media channels. There’ are no seller’s commission to pay – just a flat entry fee – and a 7% buyer’s premium for purchasers.

Hampson promise to split the 7% buyer’s premium, donating 1% of the hammer price of each lot to The Joshua Tree, which supports families affected by childhood cancers across the North-West of England and North Wales.

Entry fees are £300 for cars, £200 for motorcycles and £100 for registrations, reducing to £250, £150 and £75 respectively for each additional car, bike or registration consigned to the same sale.

The entry fee covers vehicle storage and valeting at Hampson’s secure site in Cheshire, professional photography and catalogue description writing as well as the online sale listing.

The first Marketplace auction will go live in early December. Hampson’s is currently accepting consignments.  For further information or to consign a vehicle or registration to Marketplace, visit hampsonauctions.com/marketplace.