The Munich Auction 2026 | BIDDER INFO | RM Sotheby's

Bidders are advised to carefully read through the Conditions of Business prior to participating in the auction. We invite you to contact us should you have any questions or view our FAQ page for further details.

Please note the name or company you use to register under will be present on the invoice if you are successful, and we can only receive payment from the buyer as named on the invoice. Please be aware that invoicing details cannot be altered once the lot is won.

Following a successful purchase at auction, bidders are advised that payment is due in full on or before 17:00 on Monday, 23 November. All payments must be issued via bank transfer. The successful bidder will receive a copy of their Bill of Sale and instructions to remit payment via email.

Buyer’s Premium
In addition to the final bid amount, a buyer’s premium is due on each lot purchased:

Cars:
15% (plus 19% non-reclaimable VAT) on a hammer price up to and including €200,000
12.5% (plus 19% non-reclaimable VAT) on the portion of the hammer price exceeding €200,000

Motorcycles: 
20% (plus 19% non-reclaimable VAT) on the total hammer price 

Please note that for margin scheme lots, VAT on the buyer’s premium is non-reclaimable unless the lot is being exported straight away with a trusted logistics partner.

Taxes/Import Duties
Buyers are responsible for any applicable duty and/or local taxes on any lots purchased. International bidders are advised to inform themselves of potential import duties that would be due upon the arrival of the lot at its final destination. You are advised to speak with your local representatives in advance of the sale to understand what these costs may be. The location of the lot is clearly indicated on each lot page when viewing the site. Please note for any car entering the sale on a temporary import bond, an administrative fee of €950 + VAT will be applicable to oversee the customs entry formalities.

All lots will be removed to secure storage in either Ingolstadt (EU taxes paid lots) operated by Menaklars, or Langenbach (non-EU taxes paid lots) operated by Scan Global, immediately following the sale at a cost of €450 + VAT per car. Daily storage fees will commence from Thursday, 26 November, at a rate of €40 + VAT per day per car as outlined in the Bidders' Conditions of Business.

Buyers are required to make immediate arrangements for the collection and transport of purchased lots. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make their own arrangements, but RMS is pleased to offer our clients the services of the following companies for motor car shipping:

Menaklars
Contact - Philip Scholz
+49 7123 88033 44
philip.scholz@menaklars.com 

CARS Europe
Contact – Samantha Green
+44 (0) 1284 850 950
samantha.green@carsworldwide.com

Lockton is RM Sotheby's appointed insurance partner, offering bespoke coverage tailored to you. Buyers are requested to contact Lockton to arrange appropriate insurance. 

Please note insurance is the sole responsibility of the buyer from the drop of the hammer.

Please contact the dedicated RM Sotheby's support team at rmsothebys@lockton.com.