Classic car auctions in Yorkshire and the North

In the North West and the Midlands

Further afield, with online bidding

Sale dates change through the year, so check each auction house's own calendar before you travel. For Mathewsons, our auction dates page is kept up to date.

Online classic car auctions

• The Market: online classic and collector car auctions, owned by Bonhams.
• Collecting Cars: an online-only auction platform for collector and enthusiast cars.
• Car & Classic: a UK classifieds site that also runs online auctions.

How a classic car auction works

1. There is no warranty, so check the car yourself. Auction houses expect buyers to satisfy themselves about a car's condition, age and originality. Descriptions and condition reports are opinions, not a mechanical inspection. Our inspection guide explains what to look at.
2. Use the viewing days. Most houses hold a viewing before each sale where you can inspect the cars and their history files. If you cannot go, ask for a condition report and more photographs.
3. Register in advance and bring ID. You must register for each sale, and anti-money laundering rules mean houses ask for photo ID and proof of address.
4. You need not be in the room. Most houses take bids in the room, live online, by telephone and by commission, where staff bid for you up to a maximum you set. See our bidding strategy guide.
5. The fall of the hammer is a contract. Once your bid is accepted you have bought the car and cannot withdraw.
6. A buyer's premium is added. Each house adds a buyer's premium, plus VAT where it applies, to the hammer price, and online bidding can carry an extra charge. Read each house's terms before you bid; Mathewsons' terms are explained on our how to buy page.
7. Pay and collect promptly. Payment is usually due soon after the sale, cars are released once funds have cleared, and cars left after the collection deadline can incur storage charges. See getting your car home.

Before bidding on a particular model, read its buying guide and our thinking of bidding checklist.

FAQs

Where are the classic car auctions in Yorkshire?

Mathewsons near Pickering and Thornton-le-Dale, Tennants at Leyburn and Spicers at Goole all hold classic car or motor sales, and the Cheffins Harrogate Vintage Sale includes classic vehicles.

Can I bid online at a classic car auction?

Yes. Most auction houses take live online bids as well as telephone and commission bids, so you do not need to be in the saleroom.

What is a buyer's premium?

A charge the auction house adds to the hammer price, plus VAT where it applies. The rate differs between houses, so read the terms before you bid.

Where can I see classic car auction results?

Each auction house publishes its own results. For Mathewsons, see our auction results page, which also links to the official results.