Auction Type: Timed online bidding - click here for the catalog
Auction Run Dates:
- Bidding opens Wednesday, September 27 at 12:00 pm
- Auction ends Sunday, October 8 at 8:00 pm
Preview: Registered bidders can contact our office at 864-947-2000 to schedule a preview during open hours. No one will be allowed to drive the car for any distance during a preview time.
Auction Information: This Mercury 8 is being sold for an Anderson, SC estate. It features gloss black paint, 15" American Classic white wall radial tires, painted steel wheels with chrome baby moon hubcaps, chrome grille, chrome bumpers, and fender skirts. The interior features two-toned red/gray cloth seats with matching door panels (one door panel needs to be reattached and is included with the car. Additionally, door hardware, some knobs and other items are included with the car). The Mercury features a Ford Flathead V8 engine with a 3-speed manual transmission. See the photos of the engine bay to see the list of upgrades including an aluminum radiator, an electric cooling fan, a 12-volt electrical system, an aluminum intake, a Holley Carburetor, and painted red Offenhauser valve covers. The car looks to be approximately 80-90% restored. There are some cosmetic items to take note of as photoed - some scratches, a rust spot at the base on the trunk lid, some rust on the bottom of running boards, etc. The battery has been charged (started with a jump box) but a replacement battery may be necessary for the new buyer.
SC Auction Firm License 4109
Payment Instructions: A credit card is required to resister for this auction, however you cannot pay for this vehicle with a credit card. We accept ACH, bank cashier checks and wire transfers only. A 15% online buyer's premium will be added to all sales conducted via Proxibid. We do not collect sales tax on vehicles - buyers will pay at their state tax office or DMV.
Note: All items sell AS-IS with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. We reserve the right to add or delete items prior to sale time. Please send any specific questions to our email address or call us for more information. All sales final.
Online Bidding Terms:
1. Meares Property Advisors has put forth every effort in preparing the catalog for this auction to provide accurate descriptions of all items. All property is sold 'as-is' and it is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. Printed statements or descriptions by staff are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion. Absolutely NO refunds will be offered.
2. FOR ONLINE BIDDING: There is a 15% Buyer's Premium added to your total purchase.
3. All accounts must be settled at the conclusion of the auction. We accept ACH, bank cashier checks and wire transfers only. A 15% online buyer's premium will be added to all sales conducted via Proxibid. We do not collect sales tax on vehicles - buyers will pay at their state tax office or DMV.
4. This auction is PICKUP ONLY. Vehicle must be picked up within 72 hours of auction close. Once the auction closes it is the bidder's responsibility to pickup and/or remove the vehicle from our lot.
5. Our online auctions move quickly! If you are interested in an item, bid quickly. If you win an item in the auction you will be notified by email the next business day. All items will be charged to the credit card on file unless other arrangements are made PRIOR to the online auction start time as listed on Proxibid. The invoice you receive on the day after the auction will be used for billing- we will bill the credit card on file.
6. In order to better serve our customers, all bidders must provide their name, address, daytime phone number, and email address at which they can be contacted. This is to ensure good communication between Meares Property Advisors, Inc and the bidder throughout any transactions.
7. The purchaser agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred by the auction company in the collection of funds. The purchaser also agrees that a fee of 2% per month is added to the balance of any unpaid balance due to the auction company and any other costs or losses incurred by the purchaser's failure to adhere to these terms. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in Greenville County, South Carolina.
8. The auctioneer has the sole discretion to advance the bidding and may reject a nominal advance, should it in his estimation prove injurious to the auction. The auctioneer shall be the final judge in all bidding disputes and shall name a bidder as the purchaser.
9. The auction company shall not be held responsible for any 'missed' bids or bids unseen by the auctioneer.
10. All sales are final.
11. By bidding on any item, the bidder shows acceptance of the terms of the auction.
12. The auction company reserves the right to refuse service or decline registration to any person.
