State of Illinois Online Auction

1998 Ford Taurus Wagon

 Vehicle Location - Chicago Northside Garage, 7075 W Forest Preserve Ave, Chicago, IL 60634.  

Details / Description: Mechanical Condition is unknown. Unit does run and move. Rocker panels and struts are rusted. Should be considered parts only.

Unit may contain normal dents, dings and scratches as consistent with vehicle age, mileage and use. Interior may be dirty and have holes from removal of communication equipment. There may be decal and sticker remnants on paint. Rust or corrosion may be present.

Mileage: Miles listed are taken from the last recorded scheduled maintenance unless noted and if so may vary. 109,110.

Miscellaneous / Notes: Rusty unit.

This Vehicle is for sale as an absolute sale to the highest bidder. It should be understood that this vehicle should be considered inoperable and may need major repairs.

Site Contact number is 773-736-5290.

This unit is a retired government vehicle and perception of the overall condition of the vehicle should be based on that knowledge.

There may be some holes on exterior and interior where equipment has been removed. Markings have been removed.

All options may not work. Small dents scratches may not appear in pictures. Condition of brakes, steering and suspension are not examined and therefore are unknown. A low speed lot test (If conducted) consists of a visual walk around, attempting to start the unit, driving under 15 MPH for a short period testing the engine and running gear. Brakes are only tested for stopping at low speeds. Cars that start on their own when tested may not start after sale and may need a jump start. Condition of batteries are always unknown.

Vehicle may be viewed at Chicago Northside Garage, 7075 W Forest Preserve Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. , during State operational business days and hours of  1:00PM to 3:30PM. These hours are the same for after sale pickup. 

Contact person for ibid sale is Rick Pritchard - 217-558-7007, Email: rick.pritchard@illinois.gov

Terms and Conditions of iBid Vehicle Sales

• All vehicles are offered for sale - "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" - with no warranties or guarantees offered, implied or expressed, as to its fitness for any use or purpose.

• Every effort will be made to accurately describe the vehicles offered for sale. However, the bidder is cautioned that the presented vehicles are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable.

• Vehicles may be available for public inspection prior to bidding.  However, inspection terms may be offered at the sole discretion of the iBid administrator, and may be changed at any time without prior notice.    

• ALL SALES ARE FINAL!There are no refunds or exchanges.

• The State of Illinois cannot provide security for purchased vehicles.  Once a sale is complete, the buyer assumes all responsibility for the purchased vehicles.  Removal of vehicles must be completed within the specified pick-up dates/times.

• There is absolutely no “salvage” of vehicles on State-owned property. Dismantling, cutting, or crushing of any vehicle will not be allowed.  However, any vehicle that must be downsized, by unbolting any attached equipment, to make it legal for transportation purposes will be allowed.

• The State of Illinois does not allow purchasers to make repairs on State property, with the exception of minor repairs needed to make the vehicle functional for removal from the premises.  Minor repairs may include checking fluid levels, jumping or replacing batteries, belts/hoses replacement, tire repair/replacement, lighting, and wiper blades.    

• The State cannot and will not provide the buyer any tools, materials, or State employee for any repairs needed to remove the vehicles from State property.  There is no access to fuel or materials of any kind at the sale site where vehicle was purchased.

• The State of Illinois cannot and will not load any vehicles on private or for-hire trucks or trailers due to liability issues.  All loading and securing of vehicles purchased from the State of Illinois is the sole responsibility of the purchaser or their agents.

Bidders who refuse to comply with these terms may be suspended from future auctions and/or charged fees listed within iBid general rules.

Instructions for picking up vehicles:

For vehicles that are 10 model years or older (these vehicles do not fall under the Federal Truth in Mileage Act), the Certificate of Title may be mailed to the successful bidder as long as the “Assignment of Title” portion on the face of the Certificate of Title is properly completed and the “Signature of Seller(s)” and “Printed Name of Seller(s)” portions are also completed.  

For those vehicles that are newer than 10 model years (these vehicles must comply with the Federal Truth in Mileage Act), the Certificate of Title must be properly assigned to the buyer, signed by the Seller along with the printed name of the Seller, the current mileage of the vehicle  indicated in the “Odometer Reading” section, and signed by the Buyer along with the printed name of the Buyer at the time of sale or delivery(or their appointed agent with a properly completed Secure Power of Attorney). Please use this link to the aforementioned  P.O.A. form.

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/rt5.pdf

Pickup will only be after payment has been secured thru Illinois Department of Central Management Services. Payment may be made by Cashier’s Check or Money Order- paid to the order of SSPRF, (State Surplus Property Revolving Fund). Mail to: C/O Rick Pritchard, iBid Vehicle Coordinator, iBid Illinois, 1924 S. 10 ½ St., Springfield, IL 62703.

VEHICLE MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION HAS ENDED OR THE VEHICLE WILL BE RELISTED. PICKUP HOURS ARE THE SAME AS VIEWING HOURS FOR THIS SALE 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM ON NORMAL OPERATION DAYS OF STATE GOVERNMENT.

Failure to make payment and pick up property within five (5) government working days shall subject the winning bidder to the following:
 A.) In the Illinois Department of Central Management Services sole discretion, a reclamation of the awarded property and relisting of the same for public auction;
 B.) The payment of such fees and charges including any storage, administrative or other expenses necessary to re-auction the unclaimed item;
 C.) A handling charge of $25.00, plus ten percent (10%) of the bid price for a restocking fee, plus 2% of the total sale already paid to the State of Illinois.

 THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES WILL NOT PERMIT DELINQUENT PAYMENT OR PICKUP OF IBID MERCHANDISE.

 ALL UNPAID/UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE RESOLD AND ABOVE PENALTIES SHALL BE IMPOSED ON DELINQUENT BIDDER.  WHEN BIDDER MAKES PAYMENT BUT FAILS TO PICK-UP AWARDED PROPERTY, BIDDER SHALL ONLY BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND, LESS THE ABOVE PENALTIES ENUMERATED ABOVE.

The Illinois Secretary of State mandates that we cannot transfer a title to any name except the name that matches the receipt for vehicle purchases, unless the buyer is a dealer licensed to do business in Illinois.
 

“Sec. 3-101. Certificate of title required.
(a) Except as provided in Section 3-102, every owner of a vehicle which is in this State and for which no certificate of title has been issued by the Secretary of State shall make application to the Secretary of State for a certificate of title of the vehicle.
(b) Every owner of a motorcycle or motor driven cycle purchased new on and after January 1, 1980 shall make application to the Secretary of State for a certificate of title. However, if such cycle is not properly manufactured or equipped for general highway use pursuant to the provisions of this Act, it shall not be eligible for license registration, but shall be issued a distinctive certificate of title except as provided in Sections 3-102 and 3-110 of this Act.
(c) The Secretary of State shall not register or renew the registration of a vehicle unless a certificate of title has been issued by the Secretary of State to the owner or an application therefore has been delivered by the owner to the Secretary of State.
(d) Every owner of an all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle purchased on or after January 1, 1998 shall make application to the Secretary of State for a certificate of title.
(Source: P.A. 90-287, eff. 1-1-98.)

(625 ILCS 5/3-102) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-102)
Sec. 3-102. Exclusions.
No certificate of title need be obtained for:
1. A vehicle owned by the State of Illinois; or a vehicle owned by the United States unless it is registered in this State;
2. A vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing or demonstration, provided a dealer reassignment area is still available on the manufacturer's certificate of origin or the Illinois title; or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing;
3. A vehicle owned by a non-resident of this State and not required by law to be registered in this State;
4. A motor vehicle regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another State;
5. A vehicle moved solely by animal power;
6. An implement of husbandry;
7. Special mobile equipment;
8. An apportionable trailer or an apportionable semitrailer registered in the State prior to April 1, 1998.
(Source: P.A. 91-441, eff. 1-1-00”

-WARNING-

VEHICLES SOLD BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS ARE SOLD “AS IS,” “WHERE IS” AND NO WARRANTIES,  WHETHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, BOTH OF WHICH ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY BUYER.  NO EMPLOYEE, AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS IS AUTHORIZED TO GRANT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY TYPE WHATSOEVER OR TO MODIFY THE TERMS OF THIS DISCLAIMER IN ANY MANNER.

Many Illinois State Police vehicles being offered were equipped with an after-market air bag switch. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved the State's request to install air-bag switches for certain vehicles owned by the State of Illinois and operated by the Illinois State Police.  The air bag switches remain active due to the safety benefits provided by air bag switches to the vast majority of drivers.

Purchasers of used vehicles sold by the State of Illinois are cautioned, admonished, encouraged and advised to have the air-bag safety unit inspected prior to operation. All Purchasers are further cautioned that they are solely responsible for conforming to the requirements of any applicable and lawful ordinance, rule or statute governing the resale of vehicles purchased from the State of Illinois.