At Melbourne Car Auctions This Week – 22 Upcoming Sales inc Classic Cars, SUVs & Fleet Utes

This isn’t a car auction, it’s the paper trail that goes with them. Donington Auctions has pulled together a deep library of automotive reading, from factory workshop manuals to glossy dealer brochures and club magazines. If you’re restoring a Jag, a Torana, or a vintage Ducati, this is where you’ll find the specs and history that aren’t on any forum.

The sale leans into the classic and collector side of the market, so expect plenty of material tied to European brands like Alfa Romeo, Porsche, and Mercedes, alongside the usual suspects from the local muscle car era. There’s also a solid run of motorcycle literature if two wheels are more your thing. Buyers should check the lot list closely, condition varies from shelf-worn to near-mint, and some of the rarer factory documents will draw serious interest from restorers.

No need to be in the room, it’s all online through Donington’s platform, with bidding closing on 8 August 2026. If you’re chasing a specific manual or a complete set of a certain magazine, sort your list early and pick your battles. The catalogue is big enough that you can get carried away, but the bargains are there for anyone who knows what they’re after.

This isn’t a car auction, it’s the paper trail that goes with them. Part II of Donington’s automotive book sale points to a serious library being cleared out, and for anyone rebuilding a classic, original documentation is often the hardest part to source. Factory workshop manuals, owner’s handbooks, and glossy dealer brochures are the standout lots here, especially for European brands where correct part numbers and torque specs save you a fortune in trial and error.

The Melbourne catalogue leans into the auctioneer’s usual turf: performance and collectable machinery, but in print form. That means period road tests and sales literature for muscle cars and sporty European metal, plus motorcycle manuals if two wheels are more your speed. Condition will vary lot to lot, so check the photos and any condition notes before bidding. For restorers or historians, this is a cheaper entry point than chasing down a single rare manual on its own, and you can bid from anywhere. Closes Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Donington Auctions, known for shifting classic and performance metal, is putting up a private collection that’s all about the small stuff. This isn’t a box of scuffed toys, this is a curated hoard of Dinky and Corgi models, the kind of pieces that fill display cabinets and auction catalogues with serious reserve prices. The collection leans heavily on the golden era of British diecast, with the sort of condition and original packaging that separates shelf queens from basement fodder.

For buyers, the standout lots are the early Dinky Supertoys with their distinctive pre-war and 1950s detailing, plus the Corgi Toys that introduced jewelled headlights and working suspension. Donington has a track record of attracting marque enthusiasts, so expect bidding to come from both toy collectors and blokes who just want a miniature version of the real thing sitting on the mantel. The catalogue is worth a deep scroll, because the value here is in the condition and completeness, not just the model name.

If you’re chasing a specific casting, bring your patience and check each lot’s photos carefully. Mixed lots might hide a gem among the duplicates, and single-owner collections like this often have a few sleepers that slip through under the radar. Melbourne pickup will be the go for most, but Donington can sort freight for the bigger lots. Set your limit, stick to it, and let the auctioneer do the rest.

Donington Auctions is building a dedicated catalogue of classic and vintage motorcycles for this August sale. The focus is on quality over quantity, with consignments expected to cover pre-war rarities, 1970s Japanese icons, and British singles and twins. Any bike that fits the collector or performance bracket is being considered.

If you have a restoration project, a barn find, or a fully sorted classic, now is the time to get it in the door. The auction house has a strong track record with European marques and muscle cars, so they know how to present a motorcycle to the right buyers. Consignment terms and valuation appointments are available through their Melbourne office. Serious sellers should contact them well before the August 10 close date to secure a spot in the lineup.

This is a consignment call, not a live sale yet. Donington Auctions is building its next classic car event in Melbourne VIC, targeting serious metal from European sports cars to Australian muscle. If you have a performance car, a rare motorcycle, or a collector-grade vehicle sitting around, this is the time to get it in front of buyers.

The auctioneer has a strong track record with high-end classics. They are specifically after European marques like Porsche, Ferrari, and Jaguar, plus home-grown muscle. Motorcycles are also welcome. The close date is 31 August 2026, so there is time to sort photos, paperwork, and reserve prices. No lots are listed yet, but the focus is clear: clean, desirable, saleable metal. If you are thinking of selling, get in touch with Donington Auctions direct.

This is a proper trade-level clearance, not a home-baker’s cast-offs. The plant list covers 3, 2 and 1.5 bag dough mixers, plus a dedicated cake mixer and bench top units, so you could kit out a production kitchen from scratch. The moulders and sheeters are the kind of gear that usually sells for serious money second-hand, and the stainless mobile bakery racks will suit anyone moving product in volume.

On the vehicle side, the auction includes commercial vans and motor vehicles, which is worth a look if you need reliable delivery transport. The lots are spread across restaurant-catering and liquidation categories, so there’s crossover appeal for cafe owners, food truck operators, or anyone setting up a small baking business.

Check the close date on the listing, because it’s still TBC. The auctioneer is Gollant, based in Melbourne, and the gear is likely to go in one or two big lots if you’re after a full turnkey setup, or you can cherry-pick individual machines for a specific job. Inspect before bidding if you can, especially on the vehicles, and factor in loading and transport for the heavy items.