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Alf Hardman Collection. INSPECT SATURDAY. AUCTION SUNDAY.

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All items being offered on an UNRESREVED basis!

The much-awaited Alf Hardman Collection Moree, N.S.W Auction is almost here with final inspections to be held this Saturday 31st of August, and the auction kicking off on Sunday the 1st of September from 9 am (gates open at 8 am) at 4 Market Drive Bayswater, Vic, 3153.

With some highly desirable vintage and veteran vehicles and collectables up for grabs this auction is one not to be missed. And being held on Father’s Day, what a great opportunity to pick something up for your dad (or to just grab something for yourself)!

The full catalogue is online with bidding open!

This auction is taking place to finalise the collection of the late Alf Hardman, Moree, NSW this auction includes (but not limited to): Early Dennis Fire Engine equipped with ladders, bell etc; Rare 1912 Siddeley – Deasy veteran car; Vintage 1934 Rolls Royce car; Vintage Alvis car; Vintage 1927 Buick car; N.S.W Heritage Number Plate 4863 with rights; mini Fire Engine; large collection Taxidermy; Dog and Rabbit Traps; Vintage fishing gear; Early car parts; Display cabinets; Large collection model cars, various scales; Old visible petrol pump; Early cast fire alarms; Vintage fireman’s helmets; Cast iron; Old lamps; Model ships; Selection vintage gun reloading and powder flasks; Quality car trailer with winch and much, much more…more details to follow.

Agent’s comments: Alf Hardman was a passionate, well-respected collector who had an appetite for the old, the interesting and the desirable. Several of the vehicles on offer are world class including an extremely rare 1912 Siddeley-Deasy. The early Dennis fire engine is as good as I’ve seen and there’s an extensive and varied list of collectables. An opportunity not to be missed.

One of the feature lots is a set of unreserved 4-digit number plates NSW 4863. The Auction will be held Sunday 1st September 2024 commencing at 9 am (AEST) at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153 (Online bidding available).

For further information on things like item locations, inspection locations, Conditions of Sale, Buyer’s Premium, Etc. please visit the auction webpage.

Enquiries to Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

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Two Part Dealers & Collectors Timed Online Auction – NOW ONLINE

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Two Part Dealers & Collectors Timed Online Auction
over 2 consecutive nights
Closing out from 6.00 pm (AEST) both nights

PART 1 – Lots 652 to 790 – Wednesday 11th September closing out from 6.00pm (AEST)
PART 2 – Lots 791 to 932 – Thursday 12th September closing out from 6.00pm (AEST)

This Sizeable two part auction will be held as a Timed Online Auction. The catalogue features 280 lots that will close out over two consecutive nights with many collectables including a great selection of Signs, Petrol and oil, Tins, Bottles, Cigarette, Automotive parts & manuals, Tools & Workshop, Carnival Glass, Lamps & Lanterns, Spark plug, Vintage traps and fishing, Catalogues & Magazines, Cast Iron and many other general collectables, plus much, much more!!!

 

Dealers & Collectors Timed Online Auction Part 1
Wednesday 11th September from 6.00 pm

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For information on Catalogue, Bidding, Inspections, Buyer’s Premium, Payments, Deliveries/Pick Ups, Etc. please view the auction page here. 

Dealers & Collectors Timed Online Auction Part 2
Thursday 12th September from 6.00 pm

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For information on Catalogue, Bidding, Inspections, Buyer’s Premium, Payments, Deliveries/Pick Ups, Etc. please view the auction page here. 

SUNDAY – August Classic & Collectable Car Auction

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This Sunday the 25th of August 2024 sees the August Burns & Co Classic and Collectable Car auction with the first lot going under the hammer from 10am AEST. Bidders can bid online, via phone and absentee bidding forms or you can attend and bid in person at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater Vic 3153.

With over 50 Cars and selected memorabilia up for grabs there is something here for everyone including some fantastic Aussie Muscle, all-time favourite classics, American icons and entry level club cars as well as an outstanding selection of unreserved cars. Also included is an Historic Merryweather Fire Engine from Circa 1906 with an interesting back story, read more about this lot at this link.

Lots can be viewed here

Inspection details and times for both Burns & Co locations can be viewed on the auction webpage here which also includes staff / office contacts, conditions of sale etc.

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UPCOMING AUCTION – Classic & Collectable Motorcycle Auction

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Classic & Collectable Motorcycle Auction
Monday 9th September 2024 from 6pm AEST

The September Burns & Co Classic and Collectable Motorcycle auction is fast approaching with the full catalogue to go live mid to late next week.
With 38 bikes already on the website, including a 7.6 metre, 36 Cylinder “Road Hog”, a “Top Gun” 1979 Kawasaki GPZ900R that is still in its original crate/box, and a Vespa with side cart, there is a great mix of opportunity available.

This Classic and Collectable Motorbike Auction also includes Part 1 of the Late Brian Fullgrabe’s Significant Collection (ex Leeton N.S.W.). Brian was a well-respected, well-known collector and restorer of early to mid-century bikes and the collection includes a great range of bikes, a significant number of parts and accessories and an interesting array of early vintage and veteran motor bike number plates.

The auction will take place on Monday the 9th of September 2024 with the first lot going under the hammer from 6pm AEST. Bidders can bid online, via phone and absentee bidding forms or you can attend and bid in person at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater Vic 3153 (No catering onsite).

Full ONLINE, ABSENTEE, PHONE and FLOOR BIDDING available.

For information on Buyer’s Premium, Payments, Deliveries/Pick Ups, Etc. please view the auction page here

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Alf Hardman Collection Moree NSW Auction – Now Online

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All items being offered on an UNRESREVED basis!

The much-awaited Alf Hardman Collection Moree, N.S.W Auction is getting closer. The full catalogue is now online with bidding open!

This auction is taking place to finalise the collection of the late Alf Hardman, Moree, NSW this auction includes (but not limited to): Early Dennis Fire Engine equipped with ladders, bell etc; Rare 1912 Siddeley – Deasy veteran car; Vintage 1934 Rolls Royce car; Vintage Alvis car; Vintage 1927 Buick car; N.S.W Heritage Number Plate 4863 with rights; mini Fire Engine; large collection Taxidermy; Dog and Rabbit Traps; Vintage fishing gear; Early car parts; Display cabinets; Large collection model cars, various scales; Old visible petrol pump; Early cast fire alarms; Vintage fireman’s helmets; Cast iron; Old lamps; Model ships; Selection vintage gun reloading and powder flasks; Quality car trailer with winch and much, much more…more details to follow.

Agent’s comments: Alf Hardman was a passionate, well-respected collector who had an appetite for the old, the interesting and the desirable. Several of the vehicles on offer are world class including an extremely rare 1912 Siddeley-Deasy. The early Dennis fire engine is as good as I’ve seen and there’s an extensive and varied list of collectables. An opportunity not to be missed.

One of the feature lots is a set of unreserved 4-digit number plates NSW 4863. The Auction will be held Sunday 1st September 2024 commencing at 9 am (AEST) at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153 (Online bidding available).

Keep an eye out on the auction webpage and here on the Burns & Co Facebook page for more details.

Enquiries to Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

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Feature Livestream Auction – THIS WEDNESDAY

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Wednesday Evening 28th August 2024

Commencing at 7.00pm (AEST) at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater.

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CIRCA 1910-1912 4HP RUSTON PROCTOR TRACTION ENGINE

– Ex Reg Schuster, Gold Coast, Australia collection
– Single cylinder, single speed, general use engine
– In survey with current certificate
– 100% original and 100% complete
– 1 of only 5 or 6 known Australia wide
– Complete with crank shaft driven water pump and injector fitted
– Winch drum
– Approx 6tne, width 1650mm, length 4900mm, height 3300mm

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: A very tidy general use traction engine, with certificate, presents really well and is complete in all respects. Located in the Gold Fields region of Victoria, the engine can be inspected / steamed up by appointment with the auctioneers.

FLOOR BIDDING (No catering onsite) – ONLINE and PRE-BIDDING – PHONE BIDDING – ABSENTEE BIDDING

 Enquiries: Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

Buyer’s Premium: A buyer’s premium of 13.25% including G.S.T applies

Payment terms: 48 hours from invoice – 21 days for collection.

For information please view the auction page here

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Collectors Auction – Closes Monday & Tuesday

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Collectors Auction
Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th August 2024

Two Part Auction over 2 consecutive nights
Commencing from 6.00 pm (AEST) both nights at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Vic, 3153.

PART 1 – Lots 447 to 550 – Monday 26th August closing out from 6.00pm (AEST)
PART 2 – Lots 551 to 651 – Tuesday 27th August closing out from 6.00pm (AEST)

This Two-part Collectors Auctions which will kick off from 6.00 pm on consecutive nights (Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th of August) from our 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Vic, 3153 auction room. These two Collectors Auctions will run as ‘traditional’ auctions and offer floor, online, phone and absentee bidding. Bidders are welcome to attend the Collectors Auctions in person at 4 Market Drive, but please note that there is no catering available onsite.

With over 200 lots, this auction offers some desirable enamel signs, a large and diverse range of oil jugs, tins, bottles as well collectables and much, much more. Includes all the popular brands, Golden Fleece, Shell, Castrol, Mobil, Vacuum, Dunlop, Coca Cola plus many others.

Collectors Auction Part 1
Monday 26th August from 6.00 pm
at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Vic, 3153

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For information on Catalogue, Bidding, Inspections, Buyer’s Premium, Payments, Deliveries/Pick Ups, Etc. please view the auction page here. 

Collectors Auction Part 2
Tuesday 27th August from 6.00 pm
at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Vic, 3153

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For information on Catalogue, Bidding, Inspections, Buyer’s Premium, Payments, Deliveries/Pick Ups, Etc. please view the auction page here. 

 

Auction Results Week Ending 23.8.24

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This week at Burns & Co Auctions we wrapped on four different auctions.

Sunday night saw the finish of the Steven Simeoni Collection Tasmania Auction, Monday night saw the conclusion of the Car & Auto Auction, Tuesday saw the closing of the Rusty, Dusty, Furphy & Signs Auction and Wednesday night saw the finalisation of the Dealers & Collectors Timed Online Auction with all auctions seeing some nice results*.

The Steven Simeoni Collection Tasmania Auction

The Steven Simeoni Collection Tasmania Auction saw some competitive bidding, and with the entire catalogue being unreserved we saw some great results as bidders knew they were playing for keeps! The top placed item sold was the 1956 Ford F100 Custom Pickup V8 RHD selling for $126,385, the next highest yielding lot was a 2017 Holden HSV Clubsport R8 LSA W507 Manual selling for $80,227 and a 2007 Ford FPV GT Cobra R Spec filling out the top 3 reaching $48,630 when the hammer fell.

Full results of this auction can be viewed here.

Rusty, Dusty, Furphy & Signs Auction

This auction saw some sought after items go up for grabs with bidders seeing lots of opportunity. The highest selling lot for the night was an Enamel Olympic Tyres Pictorial Dealership Sign that sold for $4,270 with the highest Furphy item being a Furphy Shepparton Water Cart Tank on Trailer that finished on a selling price of $2,440.

Full results of this auction can be viewed here.

Car & Auto Auction

The highest result achieved was for the 1995 BMW 318is Coupe that was located in our Newcastle showroom which reached $3,736. The highest of the non-vehicle lots was a Peter Brock Signed Commodore VR Biante Model car selling for $372.

Full results of this auction can be viewed here.

Dealers & Collectors Timed Online Auction

This auction saw plenty of action also as bidders jostled for items that they had been seeking to add to their collections. The highest result achieved in the Auction was for the Original PETERS Light Up Ice Cream Cone that went for $2,440. To see the other results of this auction click here.

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

If you’re thinking of selling your collection or individual pieces call the market leaders today…📲Ashley Burns 0408 618 294 or submit your items online – https://burnsandcoauctions.com.au/submit-your-vehicle/

 

*All prices in this article include buyer’s premium.

 

August Classic & Collectable Car Auction – Now Online

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The August Burns & Co Classic and Collectable Car auction catalogue is now available online with pre-bidding OPEN.

The auction will take place on Sunday the 25th of August 2024 with the first lot going under the hammer from 10am AEST. Bidders can bid online, via phone and absentee bidding forms or you can attend and bid in person at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater Vic 3153.

With over 50 Cars and selected memorabilia up for grabs there is something here for everyone including some fantastic Aussie Muscle, all-time favourite classics, American icons and entry level club cars as well as an outstanding selection of unreserved cars. Also included is an Historic Merryweather Fire Engine from Circa 1906 with an interesting back story, read more about this lot at this link.

Lots can be viewed here

Inspection details and times for both Burns & Co locations can be viewed on the auction webpage here which also includes staff / office contacts, conditions of sale etc.

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Other Current Auctions

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There is plenty happening at Burns & Co with a number of auctions currently live.

Some other auctions have been covered in our weekly newsletter, but we wanted to make sure you are across all of our offerings. So let’s see what else is on at Burns & Co.

First up we have two Collectors Auctions which will kick off from 6.00 pm on consecutive nights (Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th of August) from our 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Vic, 3153 auction room. These two Collectors Auctions will run as ‘traditional’ auctions and offer floor, online, phone and absentee bidding. Bidders are welcome to attend the Collectors Auctions in person at 4 Market Drive, but please note that there is no catering available onsite. With over 200 lots, this auction offers some desirable enamel signs, a large and diverse range of oil jugs, tins, bottles as well collectables and much, much more. Includes all the popular brands, Golden Fleece, Shell, Castrol, Mobil, Vacuum, Dunlop, Coca Cola plus many others.

The following night, Wednesday 28th August, we have a Feature Livestream Auction held out of our 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Melbourne showroom where we will be selling a Circa 1910-1912 4HP RUSTON PROCTOR TRACTION ENGINE. Again, this auction will run as ‘traditional auction’ with floor, online, phone and absentee bidding, with bidders welcome to attend and bid in-person (again, no catering available onsite).

And then on the Sunday 1st of September we have the much-anticipated Alf Hardman Collection – Moree, N.S.W Auction. As with the above auctions all bidding types will be available, and bidders will be able to bid in person at our Bayswater showroom (no catering onsite). This auction includes (but is not limited to): an Early Dennis Fire Engine equipped with ladders, bell etc; Rare 1912 Siddeley – Deasy veteran car; Vintage 1934 Rolls Royce car; Vintage Alvis car; Vintage 1927 Buick car; N.S.W Heritage Number Plate 4863 with rights; mini Fire Engine; large collection Taxidermy; Dog and Rabbit Traps; Vintage fishing gear; Early car parts; Display cabinets; Large collection model cars, various scales; Old visible petrol pump; Early cast fire alarms; Vintage fireman’s helmets; Cast iron; Old lamps; Model ships; Selection vintage gun reloading and powder flasks; Quality car trailer with winch and much, much more.

Also on the cards in future, but with catalogue and details yet to be finalised is the Classic & Collectable Motorcycle Auction -Monday 9th September, 2024, The Motorist Museum / Collection, Gembrook, Vic Auction, The Jack Foster Collection Auction, and the next edition of our Major “Next Level” Collectors Auctions.

For more information on these auctions please follow the links above and below.

 

Collectors Auction Part 1
Monday 26th August from 6.00 pm
at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Vic, 3153

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For information on Catalogue, Bidding, Inspections, Buyer’s Premium, Payments, Deliveries/Pick Ups, Etc. please view the auction page here. 

Collectors Auction Part 2
Tuesday 27th August from 6.00 pm
at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Vic, 3153

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For information on Catalogue, Bidding, Inspections, Buyer’s Premium, Payments, Deliveries/Pick Ups, Etc. please view the auction page here. 

Feature Livestream Auction – Bayswater, Melbourne.
Wednesday Evening 28th August 2024 from 7.00 pm
at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Vic, 3153

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For information on Catalogue, Bidding, Inspections, Buyer’s Premium, Payments, Deliveries/Pick Ups, Etc. please view the auction page here.

Alf Hardman Collection – Moree, N.S.W Auction
Sunday 1st September 2024 from 9.00 am
at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Vic, 3153

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For information on Catalogue, Bidding, Inspections, Buyer’s Premium, Payments, Deliveries/Pick Ups, Etc. please view the auction page here.