Another strong seller result was achieved in Night 1 of the Burns & Co May Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction, with the 1975 Ford XB Fairmont 302 V8 7 Seater Automatic Wagon selling for $59,346 including buyer’s premium.
Offered as Lot 14, the XB Fairmont Wagon was a unique and highly presentable example, finished in Tango with white interior and featuring a long list of desirable options. Factory 302 V8, Fairmont specification, T-bar automatic, power steering, air conditioning, GS rally pack, power windows, power tailgate, LSD, overriders and a dealer-fit rear dickie seat all added to the appeal of this standout wagon.
For seller Leonard, Burns & Co was the right fit for the vehicle because of the way the team presents cars to market.
Having dealt with Burns & Co previously, Leonard said he had confidence in the process and the presentation of the vehicle.
Before entering the May auction, the XB Fairmont Wagon had briefly been placed with another auction house. Leonard said the car needed the right platform, the right presentation and the right buyer audience, which is why he ultimately chose Burns & Co.
“It was a showy car, and it needed someone like yourselves because you present them very well.”
That comment goes to the heart of what matters when selling a special vehicle. Presentation is not just about photos on a page – it is about giving the right buyers confidence, showing the car properly and positioning it in front of an engaged national audience.
Despite being away in Queensland at the time of the auction, Leonard was comfortable leaving the process in the hands of the Burns & Co team. He did not attend the auction and did not follow it live, but trusted the team to handle the campaign.
“The overall experience was exactly what I anticipated.”
Leonard said he had a clear expectation of where the result needed to land, and the final sale price met that expectation.
“I was happy with it.”
He also praised the staff involved in the process, describing the team as professional and easy to deal with.
“It was all handled professionally, and as it should be.”
The XB Fairmont Wagon result is another reminder that the right presentation, the right auction platform and the right buyer reach can make a significant difference.
For Leonard, the decision to sell through Burns & Co came down to trust, presentation and confidence that the car would be handled properly. The result delivered exactly what he was looking for.
From rare GTs and high-end collector cars through to standout cruisers, wagons and enthusiast vehicles, Burns & Co continues to deliver strong outcomes for sellers across Australia.
Whether vendors are local, interstate or away travelling, the Burns & Co team can manage the process from consignment through to auction day, giving sellers confidence that their vehicle is being presented to the right market.
The car was presented.
The right buyers were reached.
The result landed where it needed to.
And another seller walked away happy.
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