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2018 Air Boat (Swamp Boat)

Here’s a first for us here at Burns & Co. Coming up soon for auction we have a 2018 Air Boat (Swamp Boat)!!! As you can hear from the video it has plenty of grunt running a 4-cylinder 2.0 Litre engine that was originally from a WRX. With lights, a large petrol tank, and built-in storage as well as coming on an ‘as new’ trailer this one is an opportunity with a capital O.

Be sure not to miss out on this one when it comes up for auction. Keep an eye on our website for further details of when and where this one will be auctioned or email us at marketing@burnsandco.com.au to be added to our email list.

Interested in selling an item or your entire collection?
Call Ashley Burns today! – 0408 618 294

The Bernie & Kerry Moran Collection Auction – TOP 5 RESULTS

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Sought after collectable tractors snapped up in Thursday night auction.

Thursday night saw us wrap up the second of two auctions as part of the dispersion of the Bernie & Kerry Moran Collection Auction. The Morans, from Leigh Creek, via Ballarat, in Victoria possessed a well-known collection, including a fantastic collection of approximately 25 sought after and very collectable tractors, so it was always the case that we were going to see some very competitive bidding and some great results, and that is exactly what happened.

Case in point is the highest selling lot for the auction, Lot 718, the 1967 Oliver 1950 GM Diesel tractor which had multiple bidders vying to be the new owner and was sitting at $47,299 when the hammer fell. Coming in at second place in the top five was Lot 723, a 1982 White 2-110 Front Wheel Assist selling for $21,552, and a 1967 Minneapolis Wheatland G1000 rounded out the top three.

The Top Five results across the two nights can be viewed in the below gallery.

A huge thank you to the Bernie and Kerry Moran for the opportunity to sell your collection and to all our bidders for choosing Burns & Co.

To view full results of The Bernie & Kerry Moran Collection Auction – Part 1, CLICK HERE.

To view full results of The Bernie & Kerry Moran Collection Auction – Part 2, CLICK HERE.

Interested in selling your collection?
Call Ashley Burns today! – 0408 618 294
*All prices include Buyer’s Premium

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May Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auctions – TOP 5 RESULTS

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May Auctions see competitive bidding, lots of floor bidders and an 86% Clearance Rate!

The May edition of the Burns & Co Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction wrapped up this week over two massive nights. The first night, on Monday the 19th of May 2025 saw American, European & Japanese Classic & Collectable Cars & Motorcycles going under the hammer, then on the Tuesday evening the Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Cars were up for grabs.

The first time we have held these auctions at nighttime, there were lots of floor bidders on both nights to go along with the always popular online bidding. The top selling lot on the Monday evening (and 4th place overall across both nights) was Lot 13 the ever-stylish 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback 390 V8 Manual which climbed its way up to a final selling price of $81,600. Coming in at second place for Monday night, selling for $63,302 was Lot 31, the gorgeous 1962 Ford Thunderbird V8 Sports Roadster Automatic which had a number of bidders throwing their hats in the ring to take home this beauty.
The Tuesday night saw bidders duking it out to take home Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Cars. The third highest selling lot for the night (Lot 27), the very well maintained 1985 Holden VK Brock HDT Commodore V8 Manual saw plenty of pre-bidding as well as a late flurry on the night to reach $89,568 when the hammer fell. In second place was a real showstopper, this 1961 Holden EK V8 350 Stroker Sedan Automatic had been receiving a lot of attention, even before for bidding opened, so it was no surprise on the night when the price continued to climb finally finishing at $115,395. But the top selling lot across both nights was the Australian Classic, 1973 Holden HQ Monaro GTS 308 Coupe Manual. As is often the case when it comes to Monaro’s, there was a lot of bidders interested in this car, and the final price of $121,714 was testament to that.
The Top Five results across the two nights can be viewed in the below gallery.
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.

To view full results of the American, European & Japanese Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle auction, CLICK HERE.

To view full results of the Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car auction, CLICK HERE.

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

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Eager bidders in attendance, a massive catalogue with high interest and overall a huge success as we wrap up another unreal auction!

The July edition of the Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction wrapped up this week over three massively successful nights! With over 100 incredible lots on display between our two headquarters in Bayswater Victoria and Beresfield NSW, there was much in the way of anticipation for this jam packed catalogue and it showed with lots of bidding action!

Night one featured a hefty catalogue, filled to the brim with Australian muscle and classic vehicles that proved to be very popular with floor bidders, with a number of those floor bidders taking out lots on the night. Night two also saw many classic American, European and Japanese cars and motorcycles go under the hammer and while there were many winning online bidders, there were also a neat handful of floor bidders coming away with some classic wheels. The third and final night put the exclamation point on this very successful auction, with every lot being UNRESERVED on the final day, the clearance rate for night three alone reached a staggering 100%!

Just like the Holden vs Ford days in previous decades, it was a Holden and a Ford taking the top 2 spots as our best sellers in this auction. The highly desirable 1977 Holden LX SS Torana V8 Manual Hatchback that ended up being the top seller, with it reaching a final bid on Monday night of $170,345! A stunning 1974 Ford XB GT 351 V8 Automatic Coupe was the next best seller across all three nights, the Aussie muscle icon garnering an eye catching $162,926. While these cars were heavy hitters on the night, an incredibly rare and desirable UNRESERVED 1982 Ford XE Fairmont Ghia ESP 351 Manual Sedan collected a lot of interest all the way up until the swing of the hammer on auction night, where it achieved a fantastic $112,372!

Cars and bikes outside of Australia were also catching the eyes of a lot of our bidders, with a very cool 2016 Ford Custom Build Hot Rod being the top seller for Tuesday night, with the final price for this mean machine reaching $90,337. Motorcycles were the talk of the night too with many selling well. It was the UNRESERVED 1985 Ducati MHR Mille 1000cc however that sold at the most impressive price amongst the bikes however, with the rare Italian sports bike selling for $50,737.

The final night on Wednesday wrapped up with bang too! In a first here at Burns & Co, we had an fully functioning classic plane! With tremendous interest online and through inspections, the Isaacs Fury 1 Hawker ended up being the top selling lot of Night 3, selling at a final price of $32,911!

 

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.

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.

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

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Another monthly auction completed, with some major overall catalogue interest,  bidding numbers and sales, what an auction this turned out to be!

The September edition of the Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction wrapped up this week over three massively successful nights! With 83 desirable lots on display between our two headquarters in Bayswater Victoria and Beresfield NSW, the anticipation was huge, especially with the amount of opportunity this catalogue produced!

Night one of this massive auction kicked off on September 1st, and featured a symphony of collectable Holden, Ford and Valiant vehicles that shaped the overall automotive culture in Australia. Night one alone saw 7 of the 38 lots reach prices upwards of $100,000, with all but one lot on the night selling! Night two showcased some of the best muscle and classic vehicles on offer outside of Australian soil, with many classic American, European and Japanese cars and bikes going under the hammer. It proved to be a very popular night with some tremendous results being recorded on the night. The third and final night put the exclamation point on this very successful auction, with every lot being UNRESERVED on the final day, the clearance rate for night three alone reached a staggering 100%!

The Torana’s are ever so popular today and boy did we have two special ones feature and sell well in this auction! The 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X 5.0 Litre 308 V8 Manual was the star of the show in this auction, with this mean red machine selling post auction! The best seller of the night was Lot 17, an UNRESERVED 1974 Holden Torana LH L34 SLR5000 5LT V8 Manual. This Sunburst Gold stunner was believed to be 1 of 2 models built in that colour and with such rarity, the car sold for an impressive $231,889. The third best seller that came from night one was Lot 7, the UNRESERVED 1990 Holden VN SS Group A V8 Manual (Build 034). This unreal VN Group A looked factory new, and it certainly garnered some massive interest being unreserved from the very start of the auction. It achieved a big final price of $181,609!

Night 2 proved to be a big night for all enthusiasts of international motoring. The final lot of Night 2 ended up being the nights best seller, with the 1959 Jaguar XK150 FHC Automatic Coupe selling for $109,900, a fantastic achievement! Another showstopping vehicle that generated massive bidder interest from the beginning to end of the auction was Lot 49, the Bumblebee colour themed 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Supercharged V8 Coupe. Reminiscent of the famed Camaro from the Transformers movie franchise, this iconic vehicle sold for $84,073. Among the bikes, it was the 1930 Indian Scout 101 750cc OHV taking the top price, selling at the final swing of the hammer for $48,375.

The third and final night of this auction ended on a high with all lots being sold. A pair of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the 1994 Mercedes E-Class E320 Coupe Auto and the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Coupe both were the nights equal top sellers, with the pair both reaching a final bid of $19,232.

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.

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.

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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June Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle + Other Auction – RESULTS RECAP

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Competitive bidding, high catalogue interest and a huge 90% Clearance Rate for this thrilling auction!

The June edition of the Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle + Other Auction wrapped up this week over three massively successful nights that led to a HUGE 90% Clearance Rate! An exceptional achievement in an auction with over 100 lots on display.

Night one featured a hefty catalogue, filled to the brim with Australian muscle and classic vehicles that was very popular with floor bidders, with a number of those floor bidders taking out lots on the night. Night two also saw many classic American, European and Japanese cars and motorcycles go under the hammer with major interest being garnered online. The third and final night put the exclamation point on this very successful auction with the clearance rate for night three alone reaching a staggering 100%!

Across all three auctions, it was the UNRESERVED Indy Orange 1970 Holden HG Monaro GTS 308 V8 Manual that ended up being the top seller, with it reaching a final bid on Monday night of $144,518! It’s almost identical twin brother, a fantastic blue 1970 Holden HG GTS Monaro 350 V8 Automatic Coupe conjured up a fantastic price of its own of $102,207. Modern Aussie muscle was just as popular with the bidders too, with the super desirable 2017 Holden VF GTSR LSA Supercharged V8 Sedan with only 38565 Kms on the clock fetching an eye watering $116,219 at the fall of the hammer!

It wasn’t just Aussie Muscle though that took the spotlight! The top seller for Tuesday night was a British sports car icon, the 1958 Jaguar XK 150 Coupe Manual. This lot ended up achieving a final price of $71,079. Within the catalogue too was an UNRESERVED 2005 Dodge Ram V10 Manual 6 Speed Utility, which at the time, was the fastest production truck in the world! With something like that to boast, it is no wonder bidders were keen to get a hold of it, with the final bid reaching $66,159. Motorcycles were a big seller on Tuesday night too, with a pristine 1927 Indian Scout Police Special 750cc becoming the top seller amongst the bikes achieving an impressive $41,062 when the hammer fell.

 

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.

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

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

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

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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INSPECTIONS THIS SUNDAY – The Bernie & Kerry Moran Collection Auction

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INSPECT SUNDAY

The Bernie & Kerry Moran Collection Auction

PART 1 (Timed Online Auction) – Lots 432 – 632 – Wednesday 21st May closing out from 6.00pm (AEST)
PART 2 (Livestream Auction) – Lots 633 – 723 – Thursday 22nd May to be called by way of Livestream 6:00pm (AEST)

INSPECTION DAY: Sunday 18th May 2025 from 10.00am – 2.00pm on the property at 236 Mahers Road, Leigh Creek, via Ballarat, Vic 3350. Strictly nothing for sale prior to the auction. NOT INCLUDING LOTS 432 – 499 inclusive

Lots 432 – 499 are available for inspection by appointment only at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, Vic – call Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

Come and inspect the on-farm items THIS SUNDAY 18th May at 236 Mahers Road, Leigh Creek, via Ballarat, Vic 3350 for the auction of this well-known collection. The collection needs no introduction and includes (but not limited to) approximately 25 sought after and very collectable tractors: 1967 Oliver 1950 Diesel Tractor; 1971 Oliver 2155 Diesel Tractor; 1958 Oliver 950 Diesel Tractor; 1967 Minneapolis Moline G1000 Diesel Tractor; 1967 Minneapolis Moline G900 Diesel Tractor; 1977 White 4-150 Diesel Tractor plus others including makers McCormick Deering, Farmall, John Deere, Massey Harris, Alis – Chalmers etc.

Further information can be found at the auction page here.

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THIS MONDAY / TUESDAY – Burns & Co’s May Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction to be held over two big nights!

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ENDS THIS MONDAY / TUESDAY – PRE-BIDDING NOW OPEN!

Monday 19th May – American, Euro & Japanese Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction.
BID NOW
Tuesday 20th May –
Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car Auction
BID NOW

The May edition of the Burns & Co Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction will take place over two massive nights. Check out the inspection times below for your chance to check out the vehicles before they go under the hammer. You can also jump online now to pre-bid!

The first night, on Monday the 19th of May 2025 will feature American, European & Japanese Classic & Collectable Cars & Motorcycles with the first lot going under the hammer at the bidder friendly time of 6pm AEST. Then on the Tuesday evening, again kicking off from 6pm AEST will be the Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Cars. As is always the case with the Burns & Co Auctions Bidders can bid online, via phone, absentee bidding forms or you can attend and bid in person at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater Vic, 3153.

With over 60 lots of Cars, Motorcycles and selected memorabilia on the books across the two nights, there is something here for everyone , whether you are after Aussie Muscle, an all-time favourite classic, an American or European icons, a motorcycle or an entry level club car, there is sure to be something to suit your taste.

Burns and Co are specialists in selling Aussie classic and muscle cars, and this is evident again from the great selection available in the Tuesday night auction including Fords like the 1938 Club Coupe, Matching number ZF Fairlane K Code, XY Utility 4WD, FD Ltd, BA FPV GT-P Sedan, BF Falcon FPV GT, and a MKII GTE. Of course there are plenty of Holdens also with FJ EK & HT Windowless Panel Vans, two HQ Monaro Coupes, HR Premier, HX Statesman, HX GTS Sedan, VK Brock HDT SS Commodore, VL VN & VR Calais, VU Series II Ute, VX GTS Manual, VZ Monaro Coupe, SS Commodore, and a very cool EK Stroker Sedan that was in the STREET MACHINE OF THE YEAR 2009, top 16 cars in Australia. So jump online and take a look at the catalogue to see these cars and the rest of our Aussie stock including a V8 VF Redline.

The Monday night auction will showcase a great variety of American, European and other foreign made cars including a 1927 Type 37 Bugatti, 1928 Willys Knight, two Austin Healey Sprites, and two Austin Sevens (tourer and a Panelvan), Ford Futura Pontiac Star Chief Safari, Ranchero Utility, XJ6 Jaguar, Morris Minor, BMW 735i, Daimler Double Six, Chev Silverado, 1962 Ford Thunderbird,  AC Cobra, and four Mustangs from 1966 through to 1996 in Mach 1 Fastback, Convertibles and Hardtop.

Then there are the motorcycles, with models from Harley Davidson, Velocette, Honda, Excelsior, Suzuki, Indian, Buell, Bultaco, Norton and Moto Guzzi there is a fantastic selection of motorbikes up for grabs including a very rare 1941 Zundapp KS750 with Sidecar.

In-person inspections of vehicles can be carried out as follows:

INSPECTION TIMES:
(4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153)
Sunday 18th May 9.00am to 12.00pm
Monday 19th May (day of Auction) from 9.00am
Tuesday 20th May (day of Auction) from 9.00am
or by appointment.
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

 

Auction Highlights

American, Euro & Japanese Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction
DATE:
Monday, 19 May 2025
TIME:
From 6:00pm AEST
LOCATION:
4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form

Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car Auction
DATE:
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
TIME:
From 6:00pm AEST
LOCATION:
4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form

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Burns & Co’s May Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction to be held over two big nights! – BIDDING NOW LIVE!

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PRE-BIDDING NOW OPEN!

Monday 19th May – American, Euro & Japanese Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction.
BID NOW
Tuesday 20th May –
Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car Auction
BID NOW

The May edition of the Burns & Co Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction will take place over two massive nights. The first night, on Monday the 19th of May 2025 will feature American, European & Japanese Classic & Collectable Cars & Motorcycles with the first lot going under the hammer at the bidder friendly time of 6pm AEST. Then on the Tuesday evening, again kicking off from 6pm AEST will be the Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Cars. As is always the case with the Burns & Co Auctions Bidders can bid online, via phone, absentee bidding forms or you can attend and bid in person at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater Vic, 3153.

With over 60 lots of Cars, Motorcycles and selected memorabilia on the books across the two nights, there is something here for everyone , whether you are after Aussie Muscle, an all-time favourite classic, an American or European icons, a motorcycle or an entry level club car, there is sure to be something to suit your taste.

Burns and Co are specialists in selling Aussie classic and muscle cars, and this is evident again from the great selection available in the Tuesday night auction including Fords like the 1938 Club Coupe, Matching number ZF Fairlane K Code, XY Utility 4WD, FD Ltd, BA FPV GT-P Sedan, BF Falcon FPV GT, and a MKII GTE. Of course there are plenty of Holdens also with FJ EK & HT Windowless Panel Vans, two HQ Monaro Coupes, HR Premier, HX Statesman, HX GTS Sedan, VK Brock HDT SS Commodore, VL VN & VR Calais, VU Series II Ute, VX GTS Manual, VZ Monaro Coupe, SS Commodore, and a very cool EK Stroker Sedan that was in the STREET MACHINE OF THE YEAR 2009, top 16 cars in Australia. So jump online and take a look at the catalogue to see these cars and the rest of our Aussie stock including a V8 VF Redline.

The Monday night auction will showcase a great variety of American, European and other foreign made cars including a 1927 Type 37 Bugatti, 1928 Willys Knight, two Austin Healey Sprites, and two Austin Sevens (tourer and a Panelvan), Ford Futura Pontiac Star Chief Safari, Ranchero Utility, XJ6 Jaguar, Morris Minor, BMW 735i, Daimler Double Six, Chev Silverado, 1962 Ford Thunderbird,  AC Cobra, and four Mustangs from 1966 through to 1996 in Mach 1 Fastback, Convertibles and Hardtop.

Then there are the motorcycles, with models from Harley Davidson, Velocette, Honda, Excelsior, Suzuki, Indian, Buell, Bultaco, Norton and Moto Guzzi there is a fantastic selection of motorbikes up for grabs including a very rare 1941 Zundapp KS750 with Sidecar.

In-person inspections of vehicles can be carried out as follows:

INSPECTION TIMES:
(4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153)

Thursday 15th May from 9.00am to 7.30pm
Sunday 18th May 9.00am to 12.00pm
Monday 19th May (day of Auction) from 9.00am
Tuesday 20th May (day of Auction) from 9.00am
or by appointment.
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

 

Auction Highlights

American, Euro & Japanese Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction
DATE:
Monday, 19 May 2025
TIME:
From 6:00pm AEST
LOCATION:
4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form

Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car Auction
DATE:
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
TIME:
From 6:00pm AEST
LOCATION:
4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form

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Brand New Facility in Newcastle proving popular!

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Our brand new facility in Newcastle N.S.W is proving to be a very popular choice with new arrivals coming into the new showroom on a daily basis.

NEW ENERGY – NEW FACILITY – NEW OPPORTUNITEIS – SAME PASSION
If you want to take advantage of our exceptional clearance rates, state of the art facilities and monthly classic and collectable car and motorcycle auctions and are living in NSW or Queensland hit us up today!
Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Phil Shaw 0437 637 644