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November Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction – RESULTS RECAP

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What an auction this November edition was, with a massive catalogue of 113 lots, competitive bidding and a big clearance rate over 91%, it was and auction you just couldn’t miss!

The November edition of the Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction wrapped up this week over three massively successful nights! With 113 desirable lots on display between our two headquarters in Bayswater Victoria and Beresfield NSW, there was a lot of anticipation as this catalogue oozed quality, and it showed, with a final clearance rate achieved of over 91%!

Night one of this massive auction kicked off on November 10th and had a massive selection of Aussie cars in addition to some very desirable American muscle cars too, with some massive prices being achieved on the night. Night two showcased some of the best muscle and classic vehicles on offer produced outside of Australia, with many classic American, European and Japanese cars and bikes going under the hammer. It proved to be a very popular night too with 38 out of 40 lots on the night selling, with heaps of activity coming from floor bidders! The third and final night put the exclamation point on this very successful auction, with some excellent results to cap off this fantastic auction.

The car that had everyone’s attention on Night 1 was Lot 18, an absolutely mint 1986 Holden HDT VL SS Group A Plus Pack which sold for a record price of $270,793! This HDT VL SS Group A had bidders going to war in the ring and online, with one lucky floor bidder coming out on top! Featuring in Night 1 too was the borderline factory new 2017 Holden GTSR Maloo LSA V8 Manual, which took out the second top price of the entire auction with a price of $159,080. In terms of investment quality, this Maloo fit the criteria extensively and with only 299 Kms on the odometer, bidders were scrambling for this one! The third best selling lot of the night and the entire auction came from our NSW base in Beresfield, a very impressive 1986 Holden HDT VL SS Group A V8 Manual Build 419. This car rounded out the top 3 best sellers of the auction, reaching a final price at the swing of the hammer of $142,870.

Night 2 proved to be a big night for cars and bikes with a legendary American muscle car taking the reigns as the top seller on this particular night, with the fantastic 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS5 Auto selling for an impressive price of $128,583. It wasn’t just cars that sold well however, as the 96 year old 1929 Indian 101 Scout Motorcycle came out on top amongst the motorcycles selling for $45,843!

The auction came to a full close on Night 3, with the top selling lot of the night being a very nice Mercury Silver 2006 Ford FPV Super Pursuit 290 V8 Boss Auto Ute, which sold for $31,321.

Burns & Co would like to offer a huge thank you to our vendors, staff and bidders for making this sale a success, and most importantly for choosing Burns & Co. You can scroll through the images to see the TOP 10 RESULTS of this jampacked auction!

To view full results from NIGHT 1 of the Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction, CLICK HERE.

To view full results from NIGHT 2 of the Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction, CLICK HERE.

To view full results from NIGHT 3 of the Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction, CLICK HERE.

***NOW TAKING ENTRIES FOR DECEMBER***

Interested in selling your car?
Call us on 03 8657 4292 or submit your vehicle today!

*All prices include Buyer’s Premium
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Rare 1924 Stanley Steamer Roadster up for auction with Burns & Co

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Here’s a rare piece!!!

This 1924 Stanley Steamer Roadster Model 750 has been in the same family for over 60 years! It will be available for purchase from the Burns & Co December Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction.

This rare car was purchased by the vendors father in 1960 after seeing an ad in the Herald Sun newspaper, this is a vehicle in a fully operational state and in driving condition. It has been on Victorian club registration but as with all cars in our auctions it is being sold unregistered. No expense has been spared in the restoration of this vehicle resulting in what is arguably the best example in the country.

This roadster has the original chassis and running gear and the boiler has been replaced to keep it as a running example. It has a full aluminum body with a steel chassis and running boards, and it has a hardwood body frame.

This is an exquisite example and that would be suited to a museum or private collector. It’s an absolute credit to the vendor and family the stunning condition that this historic vehicle is in. There is a fully detailed manual that is supplied with the vehicle giving intricate details on things like plumbing and electrical diagrams. Inspection of this vehicle is a must and will not disappoint.

Check out the link below to find running videos and more photos.

It’s entered into our Auction on the 8th, 9th & 10th (if required) of December 2025 so don’t miss out on the opportunity to bid on this rare classic.

View more information, images and video on this 1924 Stanley Steamer Roadster Model 750 here.

This vehicle is located in our facility in Melbourne, for further information please contact Mason Hibbert 0455 191 035 or Jason Todd 0400 321 919.

 

December Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction

Monday 8th of December 2025 – Night 1
Tuesday 9th of December 2025 –
Night 2
Wednesday 10th of December 2025 – Night 3 (if required)

After another successful auction in November with a clearance rate of over 90% the Cars and Bikes are streaming in for the December edition of the Burns & Co Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction. Featuring a great range of Muscle, Classics & Collectable Cars and Motorcycles from Australia, the US, Europe and Asia as well as selected memorabilia, there will be something for everyone. The Full Catalogue will be online by COB Thursday 27th of November.

Looking to sell your car?
It is not too late to submit your car into this December Auction, but don’t wait!

If you are ready to sell with Burns & Co why not give the team a call or go the website and submit your vehicle at burnsandcoauctions.com.au/submit-your-vehicle/

For enquiries please call

Anton Cooper 0427 383 531
Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Jason Todd 0400 321 919
Phil Shaw (NSW/QLD) 0437 637 644

For further pics, videos and details and for other December auction stock as it is added go to the auction webpage below.

December Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction – Burns & Co. Auctions

NIGHT 1 THIS MONDAY – November Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction – BIDDING NOW LIVE!

By What's News

Pre-bidding is OPEN and the online catalogue is now available for the Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction on 10 to 12 November.

Night 1 – Monday 10th of November 2025.
BID NOW
Night 2 – Tuesday 11th November 2025.
BID NOW
Night 3 – Wednesday 12th November 2025.
BID NOW

With Cars and Motorcycles continuing to flood through the doors of both the Bayswater and Newcastle / Central Coast Burns & Co Auctions facilities the November Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction will again be held over three nights!

This Monday the 10th of November will be night 1 with the first lot going under the hammer at the bidder friendly time of 6pm AEDT. Then on the Tuesday evening we will see night 2, again kicking off from 6pm AEDT and the Wednesday night will round out the auction with night 3. Bidders can bid online, via phone, absentee bidding forms or you can attend and bid in person at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater Vic, 3153 from 6pm AEDT each night.

With 110 lots featuring Cars, Motorcycles and selected memorabilia in the catalogues this auction again shapes to be a massive three nights. As is always the case for the Burns & Co auctions, whether you are after Aussie Muscle, an all-time favourite classic, an American, European or Asian icon, a motorcycle or an entry level club car, there is sure to be something to suit your taste.

Burns and Co have a history of offering up some excellent Aussie classic and muscle cars, and this is again the case in their November Auctions with a great selection available including Fords like a XW GTHO Phase II, XY Falcon (Ex Police), XF Panel Van, FPV Super Pursuit Ute and an XD Fairmont Ghia. For the Holden lovers there are models like Two VL SS Group A’s (one a Plus Pack), Two HDT VC Brocks, HX LE and HK Monaros, UC Torana (LX Tribute), 48-215 FX, EH and EJ Specials, HD Special & HG Kingswood Wagons, HD Special X2 Sedan, HQ Kingswood, HZ Premier, FE Ambulance, SV5000, two GTO HSV Coupes, VZ SS (Ex Police), VE & VF (Wagon) Clubsports; VK, VL, VN, VP and VS Commodores, and an Adventura. There is also a nice selection of Holden Utes with GTSR Maloo, VS Maloo, HZ GTS Tribute, HK Belmont, EH and HZ Utes all available. On top of that there is the Australian delivered Chevrolet Master Deluxe and Safari Wagon and AP5 Sedan Valiants also up for grabs. So jump online and take a look at the catalogue to see these cars in more detail.

The American, European and other foreign made cars included in this auction offers a nice run of Chevrolets in the Corvette C3 Stingray, C4 Corvette, Chevelle 454, 1968 Camaro, 1967 Impala, 1958 Apache, 1948 Delivery Van, 2003 Avalanche, and a Stylemaster Panel Van; For Jaguars there is an XJ6, two Sovereigns, and two Mark V’s; Fords offer Mach 1 and California Special Mustangs, two F100s, 1956 Customline, Meteor, 1928 Model A Tourer, and a Model T Bus; Mercedes features 280SE, W107 and a 280 SEL, there is also a 1938 Packard, Buick Special, Dodge 880 Custom, Pontiac Grand AM, Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, Volvo 242 GT, 1968 Daimler, 1928 Renault and 1938 MG Saloons, Hillman Californian, Vauxhall Cresta, Mini Cooper S Tribute, 1976 and 2001 BMWs, Datsun 120Y, Nissan Skyline and Pulsar, Mitsubishi ASX and Two Morris Oxfords, Vanguard, Ford Perfect and Suzuki Mightyboy Utes.

Then there are the motorcycles, with models from Indian, Moto Guzzi, Honda, Victory, Yamaha, Harley Davidson and BMW there is a fantastic selection of motorbikes up for grabs also. For something a bit different, there is also an ICV Custom Trike with Coffin Carrier trailer that’s Fitted with a V6 3.8 Litre engine out of a VN Commodore which is coupled to the 4-speed transmission.

In-person inspections of vehicles can be carried out as follows:
INSPECTION TIMES:
(4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153)
(1/26 Craftsman Close, Beresfield, NSW, 2322)
Wednesday 5th November 9am – 3pm.
Thursday 6th November 9am – 3pm.
Friday 7th November 9am – 3pm.
Sunday 9th November 9am – 12pm.
Monday 10th November (day of auction) from 1pm onwards.
Tuesday 11th November (day of auction) from 1pm onwards.
Wednesday 12th November (day of auction) from 1pm onwards.
Other times Strictly by appointment.

For those who cannot attend inspections in-person call the Burns & Co office on 03 8657 4292 to organise a video inspection of any cars you are interested in.
Looking to sell your car?
Burns & Co offer Free, No Obligation Vehicle Appraisals during inspection times! (No appraisals available on Auction Day).

If you are ready to sell with Burns & Co why not give the team a call or go the website and submit your vehicle at burnsandcoauctions.com.au/submit-your-vehicle/

For enquiries please call
Anton Cooper 0427 383 531
Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Jason Todd 0400 321 919
Phil Shaw 0437 637 644 (NSW / QLD)

Auction Highlights
Burns & Co’s Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction

Night 1
DATE: Monday, 10 November 2025
TIME: From 6:00pm AEDT
LOCATION: 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form

Night 2
DATE: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
TIME: From 6:00pm AEDT
LOCATION: 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form

Night 3
DATE: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
TIME: From 6:00pm AEDT
LOCATION: 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form

For more details on inspection times, conditions of sale, etc. click HERE.

For enquiries please call
Anton Cooper 0427 383 531
Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Jason Todd 0400 321 919
Phil Shaw 0437 637 644 (NSW / QLD)

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Rare Kangaroo Petroleum Co 4 Gallon Tin makes $12,815

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In what was one of highest ever (if not the highest ever) prices achieved for a 4 Gallon Drum in Australia this superb Kangaroo Petroleum drum last night sold for an impressive $12,815. With the price sitting around the $9,000 mark at the conclusion of the pre-bidding period it was clear that this was an item with a number of bidders interested in it.

Kangaroo Petroleum only operated for 4 years (1959-1963) and were only situated in very limited locations on the Eastern Side of the country, meaning these drums and other items with Kangaroo Petroleum branding are quite rare and so often are quite highly sought after.

That interest in the drum only continued once the live bidding on the drum kicked off as part of our Wednesday 5th of November Next Level Collectors Auction. With a number of bids continuing to flood in on this highly desirable drum it saw the bidding climb up to the final price of $12,815. $4,310 was the second highest selling lot for the evening with a restored Ampol Wayne AS70 Electric Petrol Pump yielding that price. Rounding out the top three, and not far beyond was another restored petrol pump, this time a Golden Fleece AS70 which went for $3,844.

A huge thank you to our vendors, staff and bidders for making this sale a success, and most importantly for choosing Burns & Co.

Results for other lots can be viewed here:

Have items you want to auction?

Call📲 Ashley Burns: 0408 618 294

*All prices in this article include Buyer’s Premium.

 

3 Massive Nights! Burns & Co’s Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction is packed with opportunity! – BIDDING NOW LIVE!

By What's News

Pre-bidding is OPEN and the online catalogue is now available for the Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction on 10 to 12 November.

Night 1 – Monday 10th of November 2025.
BID NOW
Night 2 – Tuesday 11th November 2025.
BID NOW
Night 3 – Wednesday 12th November 2025.
BID NOW

With Cars and Motorcycles continuing to flood through the doors of both the Bayswater and Newcastle / Central Coast Burns & Co Auctions facilities the November Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction will again be held over three nights!

Monday the 10th of November will be night 1 with the first lot going under the hammer at the bidder friendly time of 6pm AEDT. Then on the Tuesday evening we will see night 2, again kicking off from 6pm AEDT and the Wednesday night will round out the auction with night 3. Bidders can bid online, via phone, absentee bidding forms or you can attend and bid in person at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater Vic, 3153 from 6pm AEDT each night.

With 110 lots featuring Cars, Motorcycles and selected memorabilia in the catalogues this auction again shapes to be a massive three nights. As is always the case for the Burns & Co auctions, whether you are after Aussie Muscle, an all-time favourite classic, an American, European or Asian icon, a motorcycle or an entry level club car, there is sure to be something to suit your taste.

Burns and Co have a history of offering up some excellent Aussie classic and muscle cars, and this is again the case in their November Auctions with a great selection available including Fords like a XW GTHO Phase II, XY Falcon (Ex Police), XF Panel Van, FPV Super Pursuit Ute and an XD Fairmont Ghia. For the Holden lovers there are models like Two VL SS Group A’s (one a Plus Pack), Two HDT VC Brocks, HX LE and HK Monaros, UC Torana (LX Tribute), 48-215 FX, EH and EJ Specials, HD Special & HG Kingswood Wagons, HD Special X2 Sedan, HQ Kingswood, HZ Premier, FE Ambulance, SV5000, two GTO HSV Coupes, VZ SS (Ex Police), VE & VF (Wagon) Clubsports; VK, VL, VN, VP and VS Commodores, and an Adventura. There is also a nice selection of Holden Utes with GTSR Maloo, VS Maloo, HZ GTS Tribute, HK Belmont, EH and HZ Utes all available. On top of that there is the Australian delivered Chevrolet Master Deluxe and Safari Wagon and AP5 Sedan Valiants also up for grabs. So jump online and take a look at the catalogue to see these cars in more detail.

The American, European and other foreign made cars included in this auction offers a nice run of Chevrolets in the Corvette C3 Stingray, C4 Corvette, Chevelle 454, 1968 Camaro, 1967 Impala, 1958 Apache, 1948 Delivery Van, 2003 Avalanche, and a Stylemaster Panel Van; For Jaguars there is an XJ6, two Sovereigns, and two Mark V’s; Fords offer Mach 1 and California Special Mustangs, two F100s, 1956 Customline, Meteor, 1928 Model A Tourer, and a Model T Bus; Mercedes features 280SE, W107 and a 280 SEL, there is also a 1938 Packard, Buick Special, Dodge 880 Custom, Pontiac Grand AM, Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, Volvo 242 GT, 1968 Daimler, 1928 Renault and 1938 MG Saloons, Hillman Californian, Vauxhall Cresta, Mini Cooper S Tribute, 1976 and 2001 BMWs, Datsun 120Y, Nissan Skyline and Pulsar, Mitsubishi ASX and Two Morris Oxfords, Vanguard, Ford Perfect and Suzuki Mightyboy Utes.

Then there are the motorcycles, with models from Indian, Moto Guzzi, Honda, Victory, Yamaha, Harley Davidson and BMW there is a fantastic selection of motorbikes up for grabs also. For something a bit different, there is also an ICV Custom Trike with Coffin Carrier trailer that’s Fitted with a V6 3.8 Litre engine out of a VN Commodore which is coupled to the 4-speed transmission.

In-person inspections of vehicles can be carried out as follows:
INSPECTION TIMES:
(4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153)
(1/26 Craftsman Close, Beresfield, NSW, 2322)
Wednesday 5th November 9am – 3pm.
Thursday 6th November 9am – 3pm.
Friday 7th November 9am – 3pm.
Sunday 9th November 9am – 12pm.
Monday 10th November (day of auction) from 1pm onwards.
Tuesday 11th November (day of auction) from 1pm onwards.
Wednesday 12th November (day of auction) from 1pm onwards.
Other times Strictly by appointment.

For those who cannot attend inspections in-person call the Burns & Co office on 03 8657 4292 to organise a video inspection of any cars you are interested in.
Looking to sell your car?
Burns & Co offer Free, No Obligation Vehicle Appraisals during inspection times! (No appraisals available on Auction Day).

If you are ready to sell with Burns & Co why not give the team a call or go the website and submit your vehicle at burnsandcoauctions.com.au/submit-your-vehicle/

For enquiries please call
Anton Cooper 0427 383 531
Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Jason Todd 0400 321 919
Phil Shaw 0437 637 644 (NSW / QLD)

Auction Highlights
Burns & Co’s Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction

Night 1
DATE: Monday, 10 November 2025
TIME: From 6:00pm AEDT
LOCATION: 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form

Night 2
DATE: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
TIME: From 6:00pm AEDT
LOCATION: 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form

Night 3
DATE: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
TIME: From 6:00pm AEDT
LOCATION: 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form

For more details on inspection times, conditions of sale, etc. click HERE.

For enquiries please call
Anton Cooper 0427 383 531
Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Jason Todd 0400 321 919
Phil Shaw 0437 637 644 (NSW / QLD)

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Come and join the Burns & Co team!

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Come and join the Burns & Co team!

Burns & Co Auctions have rapidly become a household name in the classic and collectable automotive auction space since putting our footprint into Bayswater, Vic in 2019 where we have recently expanded and improved our auctions rooms. We have also recently expanded into new premises in Beresfield, via Newcastle in N.S.W. where our state of the art facilities position us as one of the market leaders in the Muscle, Classic and Collectable car and motorbike auction field.

Our rapid growth has bought about the need for an additional staff member to join our growing Melbourne auto team, and answering to our auto manager where tasks in the role will include (but are not limited to) coordinating receival and dispatch of cars and motorcycles into/out of our facility, preparing vehicles for cataloguing and photography, meeting and greeting clients and contactors, developing of valuation skills, attending to the show floor during viewing times and attend auctions as needed.

This is an opportunity for the successful applicant to contribute to the organisations day to day processes and ultimately keep the whole business operating smoothly. This full-time role is based in our Bayswater, VIC facility.

For more information view our advertisement at Auto Team Member – Seek.

Burns & Co October Auction results still creating buzz!

By What's News

The results from the Burns & Co October Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car Auction have been creating a lot of buzz. From happy vendors to engagement with our social media posts, right through to Just Cars Magazine kindly running an article online and it will also feature in their November printed edition on the results, and when you look at the prices achieved it is not hard to see why!

You can check out the feature article on the Just Cars website taking a look at our October Auction results. Our November Auction Catalogue will go online COB this Thursday. It’s not too late to get your car into that one but you better act fast!
Call: Anton Cooper 0427 383 531
Jason Todd 0400 321 919
Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Phil Shaw (NSW/QLD) 0437 637 644

Burns & Co are headed for Wagga Wagga, West Wyalong, Forbes and Parkes

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After other previous successful trips across the borders, we are excited to announce that the Burns & Co team will be back in the van and headed for the Riverina and Central West NSW.

From Monday the 27th of October the team will be travelling to Wagga Wagga, West Wyalong, Forbes and Parkes and will be providing collection (free of charge) and valuations on all types of collectables…signs, oil bottles, tins, petrol pump, milk bar, tobacco, pub and hotel and the like.

So if you want to participate in one of our upcoming, record-breaking collector auctions, or are looking for a cash purchase, reach out today to discuss your items.

Give Ashley Burns a call on 0408 618 294 for a no obligation chat about your items or to lock in a time for the team to come and see you.
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Next Level Collectors Auction – TOP 5 RESULTS

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:facepunch::facepunch:Top 5 Results :facepunch::facepunch:

That’s a wrap on our Next Level Collectors Auction. It was great to have so many floor, online, phone & absentee bidders.

The highest selling lot was a Superb Original Huddart Parker & Co Steam to Melbourne & Geelong Pictorial Enamel Sign which sold for $14,679. Coming in at second place was an Original Golden Fleece Duo Light Box which went on to sell for $8,155. The Original Enamel Die Cut Pegasus Sign rounded out the top three best sellers within this auction reaching a final price of $3,378.

The Superb Original Michelin Man Double Sided Dealership Hanging Light Box was the fourth best seller reaching a final price of $3,145 and the Original Screen Print Goodyear Tyres 3T With Exclusive Tyre Cord Metal Dealership Sign was the fifth best seller reaching a price of $2,330.

A huge thank you to our vendors, staff and bidders for making this sale a success, and most importantly for choosing Burns & Co.

Results for other lots can be viewed here: https://burnsandcoauctions.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Results-Next-Level-Collectors-Auction-4.pdf

Have items you want to auction?

Call📲 Ashley Burns: 0408 618 294

*All prices in this article include Buyer’s Premium.

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Newcastle Facility going from strength to strength

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It’s been a big first 5 months for our Beresfield via Newcastle facility!

From the time the rubber hit the road in late April when we appointed Phil Shaw as the new manager, and soon after opened the doors to our new Craftsman Close, Beresfield showroom, things have continued to grow. Very quickly we needed some extra assistance and were delighted to be able to appoint Angela Russell into an Administration role to assist with the influx of work being experienced. As you can see from the figures below and the top Newcastle sales from our October Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction, things have gone from strength to strength, and we cannot wait to see what the rest of 2025, and 2026 hold for Burns & Co Newcastle!

Newcastle by the Numbers (May to October)

  • 45 Cars Sold
  • 10 Motorbikes Sold
  • 7 Steam Engines Sold

In NSW / QLD and want to take advantage of our Newcastle facility to sell your Car or Motorcycle?

Then give Phil Shaw a call today on 0437 637 644!

*Prices include Buyer’s Premium.

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