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NEW AUSTRALIAN AUCTION RECORD SET FOR WORLD’S SMALLEST CAR

Two recently discovered, extremely rare microcars led a buoyant auction at Donington Auctions today, with the Peel P50 setting a new record price for a microcar in Australia. The tiny Peel — made famous when Jeremy Clarkson drove one through the BBC studios on Top Gear — captured bidders’ imaginations worldwide. Lot 3, the 1964 […]

NEW DONINGTON HEADQUARTERS ENABLES EXPANSION

Greater capacity for auction consignments and more flexibility for concurrent auctions, are key benefits brought by Donington Auctions’ recent move into an expansive new national headquarters. Three years in the planning, Donington’s new 1600 sq.m. facility in Dingley will enable the collector car and motorcycle community to engage with its regular, large scale classic vehicle […]

Donington Auctions Smashes Record For ‘Luckiest’ Victorian Number Plate

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 […]

New 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 […]

The 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 […]

Historic Q9 Registration Plates set new Auction Record

HISTORIC Q9 REGISTRATION PLATES SELL FOR A RECORD $363,000 AT AUCTION Melbourne, Australia – a pair of historic, single digit ‘Q9’ Queensland Registration Plates have set a new auction record after selling for $363,000 at Donington Auctions’ Classic Automotive Auction in Melbourne on November 17. The Q9 plates were issued to the 9th registered motor […]

The Classic Automotive Auction

The Classic Automotive Auction Featuring over 300 Lots – 17th November 2019, Cheltenham Victoria Donington Auctions are proud to announce our upcoming auction ‘The Classic Automotive Auction’. This live auction will be held in Cheltenham, Victoria on Sunday the 17th of November and features a fantastic line up of classic automotive lots including motorcycles, rare […]

HISTORIC SINGLE DIGIT QUEENSLAND REGISTRATION PLATES ‘9’ TO BE OFFERED AT AUCTION

Donington Auctions is excited to offer the historic single digit Queensland Registration Plates ‘9.’ These plates are to be offered in the forthcoming Classic Automotive Auction on 17 November 2019 in Melbourne with an estimate of $250,000 – $350,000. Single digit number plates are highly sought after by collectors and motoring enthusiasts alike and these […]

Record breaking Auction

The private collection of over 100 Classic & Vintage Tractors drew crowds from all over Australia and sold for $1,177,312 in a packed warehouse turned saleroom in Geelong yesterday. Over 600 collectors and enthusiasts – as well as online and telephone bidders – participated in the auction with spirited bidding setting several Australian auction records. […]

The Classic & Vintage Tractor Auction

Donington Auctions are proud to announce the Classic & Vintage Tractor Auction, featuring a single owner collection including over 100 Vintage Tractors, Crawlers, stationary engines and vehicles. This will be a live Auction taking place in Geelong, Victoria on April 7th, 2019. Models include Allis-Chalmers, Allison, B.F.Avery, Case, Chamberlain, Heinrich Lanz, International, John Deere, […]

Carla Schesser

04:26 02 Oct 18

We worked with Robert & Cam on the new Donington Auctions website and both gents are great operators whose passion for Antiques and Collectables shines through in everything they do.

Malay Tiger

04:22 16 Oct 18

I have used doningtonauctions.com.au for online auction . I am satisfied with their services.

Sawyer Twain

09:15 25 Oct 18

I received excellent information for auctions from Donington. The platform is good for placing real-time bids, which is the best part of it. I enjoyed the auction deals with them.

john Butler

06:33 03 Nov 18

DOINGTON is the best auction site. I always received notifications for the upcoming auctions, which helped me a lot to become a part of the amazing auctions. I love to use this site.

sam sungsate

07:12 15 Apr 19

10/10 for these guys. One of the best auction experiences I've had for a long time. Well staffed, good catalogue, and low buyers premium. As well as that, the auctioneer was very good and efficient, with no fuss and kept up a good pace (especially compared to some collector sale auctioneers I've seen recently!). I look forward to using these guys again.

Laurie Shine

03:41 02 Jan 24

I have been buying through Donnington's for a few years now. I am in WA, so everything needs to be sent here by courier or Aus Post and I have never received a damaged item due to the great work the team do in packaging. Great work.

Sue Jochheim

23:27 15 Aug 22

“Wow”, what an auction!Like many collectors, we have enjoyed putting our collection together over many years. So, when we decided to auction the collection off to pursue other interests, we knew we only had once chance to get it right.After a recommendation from a friend (thanks Tony), we approached Doningtons, and quickly felt comfortable to entrust our collection to them. They listened to us, and put together a campaign that communicated our story to other collectors.What a professional team they are, and through their attention to detail, ideas and hard work, we achieved a result far in excess of what we had hoped for.Cameron and Robbie led the team and steered all the marketing and final auction. They were always available to discuss progress, and very responsive to any input from us. We can’t thank them enough.A big thanks too to the rest of the team, especially to:• Elliot for his expert cataloging, and his editing and perfect choice of music for the videos• Lesley for the You Tube videos and photos of our collection taken whilst still displayed in our home, and• Stefan “the lens” for the photography for the catalogue.All of you contributed to the amazing result, and we have no hesitation in highly recommending Doningtons to others.Karl and Sue Jochheim

Lorraine Doel

05:03 13 May 21

When a loved one passes away and leaves a massive collection of books and car models kits and other auto memorabilia , the one left behind has the task of moving the collection on. Not knowing where to start I took the advice of a fellow enthusiast and engaged the expertise of Donington Auctions , Melbourne , what can I say , Robbie, Cam and their associated team members , did an absolute amazing job in presentation, photography , display and their co-ordination was out of this world. I can't thank them enough for what they did for me and my late husband's collection. It was a complete sell out. Being kept in the loop was paramount for the communication with regards to pricing etc. They did a superlative job, this thank you comes with the highest recommendation of these people to help and assist , thank you once again Robbie and Cam. Lorraine

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