Burns & Co’s May Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction to be held over two big nights!
Burns & Co are introducing big changes for their monthly Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction. The May edition will switch from a daytime auction to evening, and from weekends to weekdays.
The bigger change sees this auction held over two massive nights, split across American, Japanese, British and European, as well as motorcycles, on the first evening, with Aussie classics and muscle on the second. Pre-bidding opened on Thursday 8 May, ahead the live auctions on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 May.
Switching to evenings for the live auction will allow those with daytime commitments to attend and bid in person, with the first lot going under the hammer at the bidder-friendly time of 6:00PM AEST each evening. The two-day format makes it more convenient for bidders with a particular interest in Aussie classics, or American muscle, for example, to register and bid on the evening that’s of most interest and relevance to them, saving time.
The first night under the new auction format, on Monday, 19 May, will feature American, European and Japanese Classic and Collectable Cars and Motorcycles The following evening, Tuesday, 20 May, will be devoted to Aussie Muscle, Classic and Collectable Cars.
As is always the case with Burns & Co. auctions, bidders can bid online, via phone, with absentee bidding forms or in person at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater Vic, 3153.
View the Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car Auction Catalogue & Bid Here
With over 60 lots of cars, motorcycles and selected memorabilia across the two evenings, there is something for everyone. Whether you’re after Aussie muscle, an all-time favourite classic, American or European icons, a collectable motorcycle or entry level club car, there is sure to be something to suit your taste.
Burns and Co. are specialists in selling Aussie classic and muscle cars, and this is evident again from the great selection in the Tuesday 20 May auction. Available Fords include a 1938 Club Coupe, a matching numbers ZF Fairlane K Code, rare XY Falcon 4WD ute, FD LTD, BA FPV GT-P sedan, BF Falcon FPV GT, and an FG MkII GTE.
Of course, there are plenty of Holdens, too, with FJ, EK and HT windowless panel vans, two HQ Monaro coupes (one with a rare non-LS vinyl roof), an HR Premier, HX Statesman Caprice, HX GTS sedan, restored VK Brock HDT SS Commodore, VL, VN and VR Calais, a VU Series II ute, VX GTS manual, VZ Monaro and a VF SS Commodore with Walkinshaw W310 upgrade. There’s also a very cool EK Holden 383 Stroker that was a Top 16 finalist in Street Machine magazine’s 2009 Street Machine of the Year and Grand Champion at the 2009 FB-EK Nationals.
Jump online and take a look at the catalogue to see these cars and the rest of the Aussie stock, including a VF SSV Redline sedan.
View the Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car Auction Catalogue & Bid Here
The Monday 19 May auction will showcase a great variety of American, European and other foreign cars, including a 1927 Bugatti Type 37, 1928 Willys Knight sedan, two Austin-Healey Sprites and two Austin Sevens - convertible and delivery van. There’s also a ’67 Ford (US) Falcon Futura sedan, a customised ’57 Pontiac Star Chief Safari wagon, ’70 Ford Ranchero, ’74 XJ6 Jaguar with a 350 SBC, ’49 Morris Minor tourer, BMW 735i, ’77 Daimler Double Six V12, 1996 Chev Silverado 1500 in RHD, ’62 Ford Thunderbird, AC Cobra replica and four Mustangs - from 1966 through to 1996 - in Mach 1 fastback, convertible and hardtop.
Motorcycles available in the 19 May evening auction include a 1929 Harley-Davidson Model C project and 1997 Fat Boy, rare Buell XB9SX City X, ’24 Indian Chief, ’54 Velocette with Beasley race frame, ’71 Honda Mini Trail, a 1913 Excelsior v-twin project, classic ’79 Suzuki TS185 trail bike, Bultaco Sherpa and an exceptional ’73 Moto Guzzi Eldorado.
For fans of military motorcycles, this auction also includes two rare and restored examples in the form of a 1939 Norton Big Four and a 1941 Zundapp KS 750. Both outfits have the “correct” sidecar placement for the model, are finished in appropriate colours and have featured in TV programmes. The Norton has a driven sidecar wheel, while the Zundapp has a long and interesting history.
Auction Highlights
Pre-bidding is open now ahead of the live auction on the following evenings.
American, Euro & Japanese Classic & Collectable Car & Motorcycle Auction
DATE: Monday, 19 May 2025
TIME: From 6:00PM AEST
LOCATION: 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form
Aussie Muscle, Classic & Collectable Car Auction
DATE: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
TIME: From 6:00PM AEST
LOCATION: 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153
Bid in-person, online, by phone or absentee form
1973 HOLDEN HQ MONARO GTS 308 COUPE MANUAL
- Genuine, matching numbers car
- Believed to be original paint and trim
- Holden Production Report included
1958 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MANUAL
- Australian-delivered with full history from new
- Concours standard 15-year restoration
- Old English White with red interior
1956 HOLDEN FJ WINDOWLESS PANEL VAN
- Solid example inside and out
- Loaded with NASCO accessories
- Longterm ownership
1941 ZUNDAPP KS750 MOTORCYCLE WITH SIDECAR
- Rare motorcycle with genuine WWII history
- Period-look sidecar acquired from USSR
- Finished in Afrika Korps livery
1957 PONTIAC STAR CHIEF SAFARI 400 V8 AUTOMATIC
- Pontiac equivalent of Chevy Nomad two-door wagon
- Upgraded with 400ci V8 and floor-shift auto
- Custom interior, needs finishing
1967 US FORD FALCON FUTURA AUTOMATIC
- US equivalent of Aussie XR Falcon
- 200ci six and Cruise-O-Matic three-speed auto
Restored exterior, mostly original interior
1927 AUSTIN SEVEN PANEL VAN MANUAL
- Rare body style for this model
- Authentic sidevalve engine and manual transmission
- Excellent condition throughout
1973 MOTO GUZZI ELDORADO 850cc
- Matching numbers example
- Engine refurbished with new internals
- Panniers and crash bars included
1961 HOLDEN EK PANELVAN 308 V8 AUTO
- One owner for 56 years
- HQ 308 V8 and T400 auto
- VB Commodore steering, suspension and brakes
1972 HOLDEN HQ MONARO COUPE AUTOMATIC
- One owner for 51 years
- Solid, mostly original car
- Engine and front seats replaced, but originals included
1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC FATBOY 1340cc
- Early, Evo-engined example
- Mild custom touches
- Pillion seat/backrest included
Inspection Times
In-person inspections of vehicles can be carried out at 4 Market Drive, Bayswater, VIC, 3153, on the following dates/times:
Thursday 15 May - 9.00am to 7.30pm
Sunday 18 May - 9.00am to 12.00pm
Monday 19 May (day of Auction) from 9.00am
Tuesday 20 May (day of Auction) from 9.00am
Other times - strictly by appointment.
For those who cannot attend inspections in-person call Burns & Co on (03) 8657 4292 to organise a video inspection of any vehicle/s you are interested in.
For more details on inspection times, conditions of sale, etc. click HERE.
Burns & Co. Newcastle / Central Coast is back - bigger and better
Burns & Co. Auctions are excited to announce that the Newcastle / Central Coast outlet is back, at a brand-new location - 26 Craftsman Close, Beresfield NSW.
Phil Shaw has joined Burns & Co. as NSW/QLD manager and will manage the whole process - from collection, consignment, cataloguing and auctioning your motor vehicle or motorcycle.
Vehicle entries are being taken now, so if you’re based in NEW SOUTH WALES or QUEENSLAND, you now have a real solution for maximising your vehicle’s value and exposure.
Contact Phil on 0437 637 644 or via email: [email protected]
Looking to sell your car?
Burns & Co. offer free, no obligation vehicle appraisals during inspection times! (No appraisals available on Auction Day).
If you are ready to sell with Burns & Co., give the team a call or go the website and submit your vehicle HERE.
For enquiries please call
Anton Cooper 0427 383 531
Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Jason Todd 0400 321 919
Phil Shaw 0437 637 644
