Donington Auctions are proud to present the Porsche Auction featuring rare memorabilia and parts , including items from the collections of marque specialists Jeff Dutton and Austin King.
Jeff Dutton is synonymous with the Porsche marque. Jeff Dutton’s grandfather, Albert Octavio Dutton, built a modest service station and repair workshop at 341 Burnley Street Richmond, Victoria in 1911. From there, the Dutton car showroom moved to 525 Church Street in 1989, and from this location, the sale of many rare and collectable pre-owned automobiles took place. Jeff Dutton initially bought and renovated an old chocolate factory, and then created an iconic space for a prestige luxury car dealership – ‘DUTTONS’, which subsequently became one of the most exclusive and well patronised showrooms for clients from around Australia and overseas. The walls were adorned with memorabilia and covered with the signatures of racing and sporting identities, together with worldwide celebrities who visited their showrooms.
Another name renowned in Australian Porsche circles is Austin King. Austin started with motor cars in March 1963. He worked with Porsche Sales for 44+ years of that span of 60+ years in the motor trade. Austin enjoyed many years of service to the Hamilton Porsche and the Porsche Centre Melbourne, becoming one of the most successful salesmen that Porsche had seen in Australia.
Donington’s is proud to present the collection of these two esteemed Porsche specialists, plus other vendors from both Melbourne, Sydney and beyond. The majority of the auction is offered without reserved.
The auction includes many rare parts, with rare competition parts being a highlight. (lot 1) a rebuilt 2.8 RS Porsche Aluminum 7R cased engine, being Ex – Porsche Race Department and likely used for the factory car “Baby” – a Porsche 935. A rare set of four , (lot 13a) circa 1984 six-spoke factory Porsche 956 / 962 magnesium alloy front and rear racing wheels, ex-Rothmans works cars. Another decorative potential wall hanging (lot 3) a complete side panel set of John Harvey’s #76 Porsche 911 in Grace Brothers race livery is also offered, never before been seen on the open market.
High performance parts for road going Porsches are also available, (lot 13) a set of 1973 Porsche 911 2.8 RSR, IROC or 3.0 Litre RS black FUCHS wheels for example. Or are you after that elusive 356 or early Porsche 911 parts? A genuine Porsche 901 gearbox (lot 6). A Porsche 915 aluminium close ratio gearbox (lot 28), is sure to attract strong bidding from local and overseas bidders. Many hard to obtain parts such as these are included in the auction.
Porsche manufactured high quality tractors between 1955 and 1963 and presented in the auction in the signature red finish, is a collectible Porsche ‘Junior’ Series 108 single cylinder diesel tractor in restored condition.
In addition, various automobilia and associated Porsche items are throughout the auction. Featured is a wonderful library of high-quality books, prints, posters and scale models all offered at no offered. Of particular interest is (lot 8) – the iconic ‘HOT.911’ Victorian registration plates, sold with rights to display. These plates featured in the 1980s Castrol advertising campaign on the very well known ‘hot’ 911 RSR. This advertising piece adorned the walls of many enthusiasts at the time.
From this small snippet, it can be seen that this is the premier stand-alone Porsche auction that has been offered to the market in many years. We expect bidding to be fierce from both Australian and International enthusiasts alike.
