Victoria’s ‘luckiest’ numerical registration plate, 888-888, has just sold for a record-breaking $230,000 at Donington Auction’s ‘Collector Car & Number Plate Auction’. Privately owned for the past 30 years, 888-888 smashed the record for the sale of a Victorian custom numerical plate, which was set in 2022, when 911-911 sold for $53,000. Ironically, 888-888 sold […]
READ MOREGlobal bidding war for rare Lowe’s Ferrari memorabilia
Buyers from Europe, the USA and Australia staged a bidding war over some rare and precious Ferrari literature, in the latest Donington Auction. From the collection of the W.H. Lowe family, long-time Ferrari importers, several key items were hotly contested as owners and enthusiasts sought to add to their collections. An original and extremely rare […]
READ MORENew Records set by Donington Porsche Tractor Auction
A collection of extremely rare Porsche tractors auctioned by Donington Auctions has set new Australian records for the sale of these little-known agricultural products of the famous German sports car marque. Donington’s on-line auction of the most comprehensive collection of Porsche tractors in the southern hemisphere, brought over $375,000. Six Porsche tractors and an additional […]
READ MOREA Regional Victorian Collector’s Garage – Featuring Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Unreserved Garagenalia
This special auction features a regional Victorian gentleman’s collection, spread over several garages on his property. This gentleman has been collecting for over 50 years, having attended most of the Ballarat & Bendigo swap meets in the early days. The auction includes an amazing array of UNRESERVED garage memorabilia, with many of the items secured […]
READ MOREThe John & Sue Illingworth Collection of Vintage Tractors & Machinery
AUCTION Live simulcast auction Sunday 25th September at 10:30am AWST (12:30pm AEST). Three Springs, Western Australia 6519 (address will be released 2-weeks before auction) BIDDING Live Bidding can be undertaken live online or in-person at Three Springs WA. Pre-bidding opens from 10am Monday 19th September 2022 For new users wishing to sign up to Donington […]
READ MOREThe Autographed Vinyl Record Collection
“I have spent over 30 happy years putting this collection together. The vast majority of the signatures have been collected, in person , face to face with the various groups and individual artists. I typically got the majority of signatures after concerts or solo shows. Some are delighted to autograph their albums , some not […]
READ MOREUnreserved Auction – An Exceptional Eye The Karl & Sue Jochheim Collection of Garagenalia & Motorsport Memorabilia
Having worked part time in Service Stations throughout my school life and into my early 20’s, it was probably natural for me to want a few souvenirs of what I regarded as fun times. I remembered those great little tyre ashtrays (that were everywhere back then), so we got one, then another, and another. Our […]
READ MOREThe Richard Blanden Collection, including the Late John Blanden Collection
The Richard Blanden Collection Featuring memorabilia & the automotive library of the Late John Blanden John Blanden was involved in Australian motor sports for almost 50 years. Commencing competitive activities in Victoria with a Ford 10 Special, Renault Special and the inevitable “TC” on the popular tracks of the day including Albert Park, Fisherman’s Bend […]
READ MOREThe Michael Barker Collection – Ex-Lowe’s Ferrari, Hamilton Porsche / Rolls-Royce & Bentley
Donington Auctions are pleased to present the Michael Barker collection of original Ferrari, Porsche, Rolls Royce ephemera and a fine collection of signed motoring books. This collection features many rare Ferrari factory brochures and yearbooks from 1951 (lot 801), through 1977 (lot 898), with two issues from 1956 (lots 748 & 824) including some very […]
READ MOREThe Badge & Mascot Collection of the Late Dr. David Watson Snr.
The Timed Online Auction of the Badge & Mascot Collection of the Late Dr. David Watson Snr. Dr David Watson Snr – 11.4.1924 to 20.3.2005 David acquired his love of cars from his father at an early age. His father trained in the precursor of auto mechanics, he commenced working at Brodribb’s in 1912 and served […]
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