Inside This Week’s Classic Car Auction Market – 14 Upcoming Sales inc Classic Cars, Automotive Books & Mercedes-Benz

This is the second instalment of the Peter Briggs collection, a name well known in Australian motoring circles. Donington Auctions has built its reputation on classic, collector and performance car sales out of Melbourne, and this catalogue leans on that strength: European marques, muscle cars and motorcycles sit alongside a standout automotive library.

The library is the point of difference here. Motoring books and literature often get split off and sold cheap, but a dedicated offering like this attracts a different buyer, one who wants the reference material that goes with the cars. Expect competition from collectors who have been chasing these titles for years.

Part II means there is more to come, so check what closed in Part I if you want a read on where prices are landing. Close date is October 5, 2026.

Donington Auctions runs this sale out of Melbourne, and it leans hard into Italian marques. The lots mix printed material with display pieces: marque-specific books, scale models and memorabilia tied to Ferrari, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo. For anyone building a garage library or a display shelf, the range covers both.

Books and models like these often surface one at a time through private sales, so a single catalogue pulling them together is worth a look. Condition and completeness vary across lots, so check each listing before bidding.

Donington specialises in classic, collector and performance car auctions, with European marques, muscle cars and motorcycles forming the core of its business. This sale sits alongside that specialty rather than apart from it. Inspection details and the full lot list are on the auction page.

Donington Auctions runs this dedicated Rolls-Royce and Bentley sale out of Melbourne, drawing on its specialty in classic, collector, and performance cars. The catalogue leans on European marques, so the Crewe and Goodwood badges are the headline act here.

Beyond the motor cars, the sale includes collectables, which suits buyers chasing memorabilia, books, or garage art tied to the two British marques. Details on individual lots are worth checking closely before the 25 October close.

For anyone building a collection or hunting a project, this is a focused sale rather than a mixed clearance. Read the lot descriptions carefully and confirm condition and history on the cars that interest you.

Donington Auctions runs this sale out of Melbourne, drawing on its specialty in classic, collector, and performance car auctions. European marques sit alongside muscle car and motorcycle gear, so the parts on offer suit a range of restoration and rebuild jobs.

Expect the usual mix from a dedicated automotive parts sale: carburettors, cylinder heads, wheels, and trim pieces, with plenty of scope to pick up spares for an ongoing project. Buyers chasing specific components should check the lot list closely, as individual items vary in condition and completeness.

The sale closes 26 October 2026. Worth a look if you need parts for a European classic or a performance build and want to source them at auction rather than retail.

Donington Auctions runs classic, collector and performance car sales out of Melbourne, and this event narrows the focus to motorcycles. Consignments are open now, which means the catalogue will build over the coming months rather than landing all at once.

The house’s usual territory covers European marques alongside muscle cars, so the bike list will likely span British, Italian and Japanese machinery, with the odd collectable thrown in. Condition will vary from project bikes to turnkey riders.

If you have something sitting in the shed, consigning early gets it in front of buyers sooner. If you are buying, check back as lots are added. The auction closes 2 November 2026.

Donington Auctions runs a dedicated classic and collector car program out of Melbourne, covering European marques, muscle cars and motorcycles. This sale is in the consignment phase, which means the catalogue is still being built and sellers can still put vehicles forward.

For buyers, that timing matters. Early consignments usually mean a broader spread of stock by the time bidding opens, from restoration projects to well-kept performance cars and two-wheelers.

Keep the 23 November 2026 close in mind and check back as lots are added. Full details and the growing lot list are on the Donington Auctions listing.

Donington Auctions runs classic, collector and performance car sales out of Melbourne, with a reputation for European marques, muscle cars and motorcycles. This one widens the net to maritime and angling gear, which means the catalogue should carry the odd mix you only get when a shed, a garage and a boat get cleared in one go.

Consignments are open now, so what lands in the catalogue is still being decided. If you have maritime or fishing gear sitting unused, this is the moment to have a chat with the auctioneer.

Close date is 18 January 2027. Plenty of time to watch the listings build.

Two W126 and R107 era Mercedes-Benz cars headline this Perth auction, both listed as petrol models. The 1984 380SE is the sedan option, a car that paired V8 power with the kind of build quality Mercedes was known for in the 1980s.

The 1976 450SL Roadster is the standout for most classic fans, a V8 convertible that comes with its removable hardtop. That hardtop makes it a year-round proposition, open in summer and sealed up when the weather turns.

Both cars close on 20 October. Worth a look if you have been chasing a classic Benz without the usual dealer pricing.

Lloyds is running this one online and multi-lot, so the catalogue stretches well past the cars. Alongside the classic and muscle listings you’ll find jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods, which means a single registration can put you in the running across several categories.

The drawcard is the barn find side of things: cars pulled from sheds and paddocks, sold as-is and priced to reflect it. Bring a trailer, a torch and a realistic idea of what rust repair costs before you bid.

Closing 31 October gives you time to inspect, sort transport and do your homework on parts availability.