Cars, motorcycles and everything motoring-themed have been flooding in to Burns & Co. Auctions’ Bayswater and Newcastle facilities. Their next Muscle, Classic & Motoring Auction has now been finalised. Pre-bidding is open ahead of the live auction that be held over three nights in November.
Night 1 will be on Monday, 9 November, with the first lot going under the hammer at the bidder-friendly time of 6:00pm AEDT. Night 2 will follow suit on 10 November, with Night 3 on 11 November. Selling commences from 6:00pm AEDT on these nights as well.
The November catalogue features an impressive mix of Australian muscle and performance cars, American classics, prestige vehicles, motorcycles, projects and motoring collectables, with plenty to appeal to serious collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Nights 1 and 2 will carry the bulk of the premium vehicle offering, before Night 3 rounds out the series with projects, affordable classics and other motoring collectables. Pre-auction bidding will continue until each of the three live auction evenings.
At the live auction nights, bidding can be done in person, online, by phone or absentee bidding form, with vehicles available for inspection prior to auction.
View the Night 1 Catalogue & Bid Here
View the Night 2 Catalogue & Bid Here
View the Night 3 Catalogue & Bid Here
As always with Burns & Co. auctions, whether you’re after Aussie or American muscle, an all-time favourite classic, internationally recognised icons, a collectable motorcycle, entry level club car or even a tractor, there is sure to be something to satisfy what you’re looking for.
Burns & Co are the Holden specialists
As has become standard with Burns & Co., there’s a selection of quality Holdens - both modern and classic - in the November auction catalogue.
Pick of the crop in the Newcastle showroom is an illustrious 1972 LJ GTR XU-1 ‘Bathurst Edition,’ in the ever-desirable Salamanca Red, with significant racing history and ownership provenance.
Also ready for inspection at Newcastle is another Holden synonymous with Mount Panorama: a 1970 HT Monaro GTS 350 ‘Bathurst’ manual, plus a 1969 HT Monaro GTS 186 manual (no reserve) and a 1973 HQ Monaro GTS coupe 253 V8 in the vibrant colour of Lone O’ranger.
Additional Holdens of note in this auction include a 1971 HQ Monaro GTS coupe with a stroked 355 V8, a 2017 HSV VF GTSR Maloo, ’77 HX GTS Monaro, ’86 VL Calais Turbo, ’69 HK Brougham and a ’65 HD Special. There’s also a a pair of EH Premier sedans, a ’97 Holden VS Commodore SS Police Pack, and a ’64 EH Special wagon, plus six other Holdens with no reserve – an FJ Special sedan, FJ ute, VN Berlina wagon, HT Premier, VE SSV Redline ute and a VY Maloo R8 ute.
Aussie Fords (and a Chrysler) to choose
Classic Australian-made Fords are just as desirable as their Holden counterparts, with a fantastic selection of ‘Blue Oval’ vehicles on offer in this latest catalogue.
Homegrown Fords to note include a pair of ’78 Ford XC Fairmont GXL 351 V8 sedans, a ’63 XL Falcon Futura, ’66 XP Fairmont sedan, and two XY Falcon GT tributes - one finished in Vermillion Fire and the other in Wild Violet.
Outside of the Ford family, there’s also a 1962 Valiant R Series on offer. One of only 1,008 assembled in Australia before the S Series replaced it, these cars were a big hit for Chrysler Australia and set them on the path to challenge Ford and Holden in the late 1960s. The R Series to be auctioned is mostly original and features the push-button automatic transmission, making it even rarer.
International motoring icons also on offer
For a motor vehicle that isn’t from the Land Down Under, you’ve got a lot of choice in the November catalogue, with prominent examples from the USA, UK, Europe and Japan.
One of the American headliners is a mean 1933 Dodge coupe in Sprint Red. Modernised with an 8.0lt V10 out of a Viper and numerous other upgrades, this hot rod is fully engineered and ready for the road, but retains aesthetics from the distant past.
Motoring enthusiasts will also be tempted by a 2023 Corvette Stingray 3LT convertible with just 856km, a rare 1929 Pierce-Arrow Brougham, ’29 Packard Standard Eight coupe, ’49 Oldsmobile Futuramic 76 club sedan, ’64 Dodge Phoenix sedan, ’61 Plymouth Valiant Signet (think 2-door Valiant S Series) and a ’70 International C1500 tray truck.
Classic US muscle includes a ’71 Chevy Camaro SS tribute, ’73 Corvette Stingray convertible and an ’87 Camaro IROC-Z. There’s a variety of US Fords, too, from an ’29 Model A woody and ’28 Model A roadster to a ’68 Torino, ’57 Thunderbird and ’29 Model AA truck.
If British and European motoring is more your style, there’s a tremendous selection of elegant classics, including a 1950 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe, ’61 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, ’85 Jaguar XJS HE, ’74 Volvo 144 De Luxe, rare ’49 Morris Six, eye-catching ’72 VW Beetle and a ’74 Mercedes 450 SEL sedan. Many of these are being offered with No Reserve.
For something newer from the UK and Europe, there’s also a 2009 Maserati Gran Turismo, 2015 BMW 535i M-Sport and 2015 Porsche Cayman, plus no reserve offerings in the form of a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2000 Jaguar XJ Sport and a 2008 Jaguar X Type.
If you’re keen on authentic and dependable Japanese motoring, the November auction presents a unique selection of vehicles, such as a 2001 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R tribute and 1997 Toyota Celica, as well as two rare classic Toyota sedans in a ’69 Crown and ’78 Corona.
Motorcycles are on the menu, too!
Motorcycles form an important part of the November catalogue, led by desirable American classics, but with British and Japanese machinery in the mix, too.
Indians are the highlight this time around, including a sought-after 1927 Scout and rare 1926 Prince single. A museum-quality C1915 v-twin that’s being sold to finalise a deceased estate is also noteworthy, with a modern 2014 Chief Classic cruiser rounding out this group.
Other bikes include a 1961 BSA Golden Flash, 1975 Norton 850 Commando, 1973 Honda CB750, one-owner 1980 Honda CR80 Elsinore, 2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide and a 1972 Honda Z50A Monkey Bike.
Burns & Co November Muscle, Classics & Motoring Auction
The Burns & Co November Muscle, Classics & Motoring Auction is now open for online pre-bidding.
With exceptional depth across Australian muscle, American classics, prestige vehicles, motorcycles and automobilia, the full catalogue is available now ahead of the live auction series running across Monday 9, Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 November, 2026, with the first lot offered from 6:00pm AEDT each evening.
Auction Details
Night 1
Monday 9 November, 2026
From 6:00pm AEDT
4 Market Drive, Bayswater VIC 3153
View the Night 1 Catalogue & Bid Here
Night 2
Tuesday 10 November, 2026
From 6:00pm AEDT
4 Market Drive, Bayswater VIC 3153
View the Night 2 Catalogue & Bid Here
Night 3
Wednesday 11 November, 2026
From 6:00pm AEDT
4 Market Drive, Bayswater VIC 3153
View the Night 3 Catalogue & Bid Here
Full online, floor, phone and absentee bidding available.
Auction Highlights
1972 Holden Torana LJ GTR XU-1 ‘Bathurst Edition’
Night 1 | NSW
- 3300cc six-cylinder engine
- Highly desirable Salamanca Red (13138) with Black (40X) interior
- 50 years of ownership, used as a race meet tow vehicle, with a drag run at Castlereagh
1970 Holden HT Monaro GTS 350 Bathurst Manual
Night 1 | NSW
- 350ci V8
- No-expense-spared, top-end restoration 10 years ago with full photo gallery supplied
- Tags have never been removed from the car, appears to be the original engine fitted
1971 Holden HQ Monaro GTS Coupe 355 V8 Auto
Night 1 | VIC
- Blackwatch Green metallic (13123) / Black Houndstooth (10Z)
- Genuine early-1971 GTS coupe (80837)
Fitted with a 308 V8 (stroked to 355) built by Orger Engines, with other upgrades
2023 Corvette Stingray 3LT Convertible V8 Auto
Night 1 | VIC
- Mid-engine supercar with 6.2lt V8
- Only 856 kms driven
- Fitted with many genuine factory options, including Amplify Orange prestige paint, GT2 Jet Black interior w/Suede inserts and steering wheel, orange seat belts and more
1969 Holden HT Monaro GTS Coupe 186 Manual
Night 2 | NSW
- NO RESERVE
- 186ci six-cylinder paired to four-speed manual gearbox
- Superb condition inside and out, needs to be seen to be appreciated
1933 Dodge V10 Viper Hot Rod Coupe Manual
Night 1 | NSW
- Vintage 1933 Dodge coupe retrofitted with an 8-litre V10
- Fully engineered and plated, with receipts and reports available
- Very attractive colour combination of Sprint Red with Cream interior
1971 Ford XY GT Tribute Sedan 351 Manual
Night 2 | VIC
- Wild Violet paired to White/Black interior
- 351 V8 paired to four-speed manual
- Stunning restoration with no expense spared all round
1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS Tribute 350 V8 Auto
Night 2 | VIC
- Iconic tribute to the performance SS Camaros of the early ’70s.
- 350 V8 paired to automatic transmission.
- Undergone an extensive restoration/rebuild, only travelled a handful of miles since
2001 Nissan Skyline R34 25GT-T (GTR Tribute) Coupe
Night 1 | NSW
- Built as a homage to the ‘Godzilla’ R34 Skyline GT-R.
- RB25DET Neo 2.5-litre turbo six-cylinder
Comes with front mount intercooler, Super Sequential BOV, GTR wheels and body kit
1973 Holden HQ Monaro GTS Coupe 253 V8 Auto
Night 1 | NSW
- Lone O’ranger example with matching 253 V8
- Newspaper article accompanies the car from 2004
- Purchased new in 1973 from Reg Hunt Motors by Fay and Frank James of Moorabbin
1927 Indian Scout Motorcycle 750cc
Night 2 | VIC
- NO RESERVE
- Landmark vintage American motorcycle
- 750cc 4-stroke v-twin
Circa 1915 Indian Motorcycle
Night 2 | VIC
- Offered to finalise a deceased estate
- Has all the correct parts for the 1915 model year
- Ideal centrepiece for any museum or top end collection
Inspections
In-person inspection of these and all other lots in the November auction is available at Burns & Co's Melbourne and Newcastle/Central Coast facilities:
Wednesday, 4 November: 9:00am–3:00pm
Thursday, 5 November: 9:00am–3:00pm
Friday, 6 November: 9:00am–3:00pm
Sunday, 8 November: 9:00am–12:00pm
Monday, 9 November (Auction Night 1): From 1:00pm onwards
Tuesday, 10 November (Auction Night 2): From 1:00pm onwards
Wednesday, 11 November (Auction Night 3): From 1:00pm onwards
Other times strictly by appointment.
If you’re unable to inspect in person, contact Burns & Co to arrange a video inspection.
Looking to sell your car?
Burns & Co offers free, no-obligation vehicle appraisals during inspection times (excluding auction days). Contact one of the team for more details.
Anton Cooper: 0427 383 531
Ashley Burns: 0408 618 294
Phil Shaw: 0437 637 644
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