The horse trams put up for auction by Douglas Borough Council on Saturday fetched just £9,200.
The sale, announced during a time when many would be on holiday, gave just two weeks for prospective buyers to put together a bid.
As reported by the MERS, the disposal of these trams is part of a bigger plan to move the stables - whilst avoiding potential "political embarrassment". The sale of the stables was confirmed days later.
It is understood that at least two of the cars will remain on the Island.
Winter Saloon tram by G.F. Milnes and Co., built 1892. Thirty seats, length 24ft. Fleet no. 28
Bulkhead tram by G.F. Milnes and Co., built 1896. Thirty-two seats, length 22ft. Fleet no. 33
Bulkhead tram by G.F. Milnes and Co., built 1896. Thirty-two seats, length 23ft. Fleet no. 34
Bulkhead tram by G.F. Milnes and Co., built 1896. Thirty-two seats, length 23ft. Fleet no. 37
Toastrack tram by G.F. Milnes and Co., built 1902. Forty seats, length 22ft. Fleet no. 39
Toastrack tram by G.F. Milnes and Co., built 1902. Forty seats, length 24ft. Fleet no. 40
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