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Hammer Down Automobilia is a small team of experts dedicated to providing you with fresh, bespoke, customer-driven operation to complement more traditional auction operations in the Automobilia field.

The Hammer Down Automobilia team is headed by Ben Horton, Doug Blair and Will Elkadi. Ben and Doug take care of the U.K. and mainland Europe, while Will leads a team in the U.S. looking after North American consignments.

We aim to go above and beyond what would normally be expected of an auction house. In addition to consigning items, which often don’t come direct to auction, Hammer Down Automobilia can also purchase collections outright or assist in the dispersal of pieces to other individual private collectors or via third parties. Sellers who choose to purchase items via our customer-friendly auction site enjoy 0% commission and buyers can purchase goods safe in the knowledge that all shipping costs have been pre-calculated prior to the Auction’s end.

BEN HORTON

Ben is well-known in automotive circles, being the owner of Hortons Books, arguably the world’s leading and most influential specialists in rare and out-of-print car books. With a daily role involving sourcing and valuing scarce publications, he is well versed in all aspects of buying and selling automotive books and related rarities.

DOUG BLAIR

With a background in automotive publishing, Doug brings a wealth of industry knowledge to Hammer Down Automobilia. As an avid collector of rare and interesting vehicles and memorabilia himself, he is no stranger to worldwide online and physical auction platforms, making him well-placed to consign and accurately value a wide range of interesting auction items.

WILL ELKADI

Will publishes Monterey Car Week Guide, the #1 source of car events and auctions taking place during the weeks leading to the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. He provides media coverage to international car shows and auctions and is well-known in the media and entertainment world. His expertise and knowledge in public relations, digital publication and media production bring a wealth of knowledge to Hammer Down Automobilia.