A dedicated car enthusiast is auctioning off his collection of antique cars in a town two hours from Perth.
Antique cars, old petrol pumps, number plates, oil tins and spare parts will be auctioned off at the Marek Brothers Garage clearing sale on September 7 in Kellerberrin.
The garage is open by appointment only and is popular with a number of motoring clubs.
Two vehicles will be of particular interest to enthusiasts – a 1968 HK London to Sydney marathon car and a 1952 FX Holden sedan.
Richard Marek, one of the two Marek brothers, says the collection cars will disappear on the auction day.
“Come auction day, it’s going to be hectic,” Marek told Domain.
The collection has been building for around ten years and worth of mouth has spread.
He says people approach you after building up a reputation. People come to Marek for all sorts of pieces for their landscaping projects.
“Most of the stuff that I have actually got either came from rubbish tips or farmers’ properties. So, there’s oil cans, petrol pumps, anything to keep me occupied.”
Now, Marek is selling his collection as he feels it is time to move on to other things.
Marek’s garage was originally Dowding Motors, the largest GM dealer outside of the Perth city area. He initially leased, then bought the premises.
The future plans for the property is up in the air, but Marek says he would like to lease it to another auto business.
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