Burns & Co’s March Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction is Jam Packed with Quality
The third Burns & Co. Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction for 2025 is now open for online pre-bidding. Packed with quality, this is a catalogue not to be missed, so jump online and start pre-bidding to grab yourself a classic and collectable car or motorcycle!
VIEW THE CATALOGUE & BID HERE
This auction features a wide range of cars, motorcycles and selected memorabilia, so there will be something for everyone, including fantastic Aussie muscle, all-time favourite classics, American and European icons, plus entry-level club cars and motorcycles.
Leading the way is an extremely well-maintained 1986 Holden VL Group A Commodore, a 1972 Holden LJ Torana GTR in Baroda Silver, a beautiful 1968 Jaguar E Type 2+2 coupe in British Racing Green and a very rare 1970 Mazda R100 coupe.
The full catalogue is available now and pre-bidding is open ahead of the live auction on Sunday, 16 March, 2025, with the first lot offered from 10:00am AEDT.
On auction day, you can bid online, via phone, through absentee bidding forms or in person at Burns & Co’s auction rooms - 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153.
Burns and Co. are specialists at selling Aussie classic and muscle cars, and the March auction is no different. Holdens up for grabs include a 1974 LH Torana L34 SL/R 5000, an HQ Monaro GTS 308 coupe, HDT VK Calais Director 333 Pack, an HG Belmont panel van, FE Special sedan, 1989 HSV VN SV89, 2003 VY Commodore S Pack, VS Commodore SS, VF Commodore SSV and an HSV E Series GTS, plus FB, HR, WB, HX and VS utes.
Aussie-made Fords in this auction include a 1969 XW Falcon GT tribute, XB Falcon hardtop GT tribute and a 2003 BA Falcon XR6 Turbo. There is also an Australian-assembled 1936 Hudson Terraplane DeLuxe Six on offer, so jump online and take a look at the catalogue to see these and the rest of the Aussie-made lots.
It’s not just Aussie cars up for grabs. There are plenty of American and Japanese cars available, too, including a 1957 Corvette, a 1968 Pontiac Firebird 350 convertible, 1932 Ford hot rod roadster, Chev C10 Cheyenne pickup, 1970 Datsun 240Z, 1973 Toyota Celica LT and a very rare 1993 Nissan R32 GT-R V-Spec N1 - build #32 of only 64.
If your tastes swing toward British and European cars, there’s a 1964 Jaguar S Type saloon on offer, a 2017 BMW Z4 convertible, an exquisite 1963 Morris Mini Cooper, customised 1969 VW Beetle, 1999 Bentley Arnage and the aforementioned Jaguar E Type 2+2.
There’s a great selection of two-wheel machines up for grabs, too. Motorcycles from the 1920s to the 2000s and brands like Kawasaki, Ducati, Honda and BMW are available, as well as a rare, Australian-made Invincible JAP.
For a real head turner, this auction is also offering a nicely presented 1962 Harley Davidson Panhead replica of the ‘Captain America’ chopper ridden by Wyatt (Peter Fonda) in the 1969 counterculture cinema classic, Easy Rider.
Auction Highlights
Burns & Co’s March Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction
DATE: Sunday, 16 March, 2025
TIME: From 10:00am AEDT
LOCATION: 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form
1986 Holden VL Group A Commodore
- Build number 008
- Flawless inside and out
- 109,267kms
- Original interior, books and paperwork
1970 Mazda R100 Coupe
- Near impossible to find, a great investment classic
- Immaculate throughout, first-class attention to detail
- 10-year, no expense spared resto completed approx. 3 years ago
- Less than 1,000 miles since restoration
1972 Holden Torana LJ GTR
- 202 six-cylinder engine
- Stunning example inside and out
- Super smart investment car
- Very usable classic
1962 Harley-Davidson ‘Captain America’ tribute
- Replica of Wyatt’s chopper from Easy Rider
- Panhead engine, D&D Cycle frame
- Authentic rake, risers, saddle and other details
- Matching helmet included
1968 Jaguar E Type 2+2 Coupe
- Gorgeous example
- Spotless BRG paint, interior and engine bay
- Extensive restoration, with photos showing work done
- Only travelled 300 miles since
1969 Ford Falcon XW GT Manual Tribute
- 351 V8
- Four-speed manual
- Rear disc brake upgrade
- Presents beautifully inside and out
1974 Holden L34 Torana SL/R 5000
- Genuine L34 308 V8
- M21 four-speed manual
- Salamanca Red with black vinyl interior
- Recently restored, presents in tip-top condition
1923 Invincible JAP v-twin motorcycle
- Made in Melbourne from local and imported components
- JAP 990cc v-twin, Burman 3spd gearbox
- Engine restored to running condition
- One of approx. 350 built
1993 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R V-Spec N1 Coupe
- One of only 64 V-Spec versions of GT-R N1 produced
- 2.6lt twin turbo six-cylinder
- Long-term local ownership
- Lots of paperwork and history
1932 Ford Roadster
- Stunningly beautiful hot rod
- Supercharged 302 Windsor, auto trans
- Complete nut and bolt build
- Multiple trophy-winning vehicle
1936 Terraplane DeLuxe Six Touring
- RHD car, assembled by GM-H
- 212ci sidevalve six, 3spd manual
- Restored in 2000, repainted in 2014
- 12V conversion, plus other practical upgrades
1957 Chevrolet C1 Corvette Roadster
- 283ci V8
- Three-speed manual
- Restored in USA
- Very genuine, original example
1963 Morris Mini Cooper
- BMC Australia assembled
- 997cc four-cylinder with twin SUs, 4spd manual
- Fully restored, with extensive paperwork
Immaculate condition
2004 Ducati 999S
- Premium new millennium superbike
- Delivered new to Japan
- 998cc desmo L-twin – 101.4kW and 106Nm
- Termignoni, Öhlins, Brembo components as standard
For information on how to bid in this auction, click HERE
For details on inspection times, see below
Vehicle Inspection Times
In-person inspection of vehicles can be carried out at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, on at the following dates and times.
Friday 7 March - 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Monday 10 March (Labour Day Public Holiday) - 9.00am to 12.00pm
Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 March - 9.00am to 3.00pm
Saturday 15 March - 9.00am to 1.00pm
Sunday 16 March (Day of Auction) - from 9.00am
or by appointment.
If you want to see more of a specific vehicle, but cannot attend in person, call (03) 8657 4292 to organise a Burns & Co. video inspection.
Looking to Sell your Car?
Burns & Co offer free, no obligation vehicle appraisals during inspection times. (NOTE: No appraisals available on Auction Day)
If you are ready to sell with Burns & Co., submit your vehicle online HERE or give the team a call.
Anton Cooper - 0427 383 531
Ashley Burns - 0408 618 294
Jason Todd – 0400 321 919
