Collecting Cars has opened 2026 with strong momentum, clearing 60 sold lots for a total of AU$4 million in January sales, almost matching the same month in 2025.
The result signals continued health in Australia’s collector car market and suggests the online auction platform could repeat its record 2025 performance, which totalled more than AU$80 million in local sales from just over 1100 sold auction lots.
Lee Hallett, Head of APAC at Collecting Cars, says the January figures demonstrate market resilience following the holiday period.
“Collecting Cars’ January sales results show that local collector car buyers and sellers weren’t dissuaded by the recent end-of-year holiday period,” Hallett says.
February acceleration expected
The platform is preparing for an accelerated February, with several high-profile vehicles heading to auction, including machinery connected to two V8 Supercars legends.
“February 2026 is already set to accelerate our results with a number of special cars heading to Collecting Cars, including some special machinery from two V8 Supercars legends,” Hallett says.
The lineup includes Larry Perkins’ 1997 Bathurst 1000-winning Holden Commodore V8 Supercar, now fully restored under the guidance of his son Jack Perkins. Also available will be Greg Murphy’s Hellcat-powered 1969 Dodge Charger, built by US custom car specialists Ringbrothers.
Both vehicles will be offered through Collecting Cars’ Sealed Bids auction service.
“These two cars have undergone painstaking ground-up rebuilds,” Hallett says. “It’s not often that cars of their provenance and finish become available to buy, so we encourage anyone interested in owning them to secure them quickly.”
January sales highlights
Notable sales from January 2026 included a 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R that achieved AU$470,000, leading the month’s results. A 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG sold for AU$145,500, while a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 63 AMG reached AU$144,200.
Classic European models also performed strongly, with a 1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal selling for AU$123,000 and a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo achieving AU$122,500.
Other significant sales included a 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type R at AU$75,555 and a 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV for AU$70,888.
Platform performance
The global auction platform operates 24/7 with no selling fees, allowing sellers to retain 100% of the hammer price while maintaining possession until collection. To date, Collecting Cars has sold more than 20,000 lots globally, generating total sales exceeding US$1.2 billion.
The company maintains more than 300,000 registered members across 100+ countries, with Porsche leading as the best-selling brand with over 2800 cars sold since launch. More than 95% of sales complete without physical viewings, reflecting buyer confidence in the platform’s processes.
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