Australia’s collector car market continues to gather momentum, with strong March sales from both Collecting Cars and Retro Rides underlining sustained demand for premium, performance and classic vehicles.
Collecting Cars recorded its strongest March on record across Australia and New Zealand, selling 102 auction lots for a total value of AU$10.5 million. The result pushed the company’s regional sales six per cent higher than the same time last year, with year-to-date sales reaching AU$24.3 million – AU$5 million above 2025 levels.
Its average sale price also surpassed AU$103,000 in March, the highest local average achieved since the platform launched in 2019.
Among the standout Australian sales were a Porsche 964 Turbo 3.3 that sold for AU$541,500, believed to be a possible public auction record, alongside a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG at AU$430,000 and an Aston Martin DB6 for AU$450,500.
In New Zealand, the company posted its highest-ever monthly sales total of more than NZ$2 million, led by a Ferrari 512 BBi at NZ$550,000 and a Subaru Impreza STi 22B at NZ$350,000.
“Car enthusiasts and collectors in Australia and New Zealand continue to confirm the health of the local collector car market,” head of APAC at Collecting Cars, Lee Hallett, said.
“Our local auction sales results from March again show that collector cars remain in demand.”
Retro Rides also posted strong March results through its RR Auctions platform, headlined by a 2005 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR which sold for $475,500, alongside a McLaren GT at $190,000 and a Mercedes-Benz Grosser at $105,000.
Founder Cameron Jurd said the results reflected growing trust in curated online auction platforms.
“The strength of our March results shows that when you combine high-quality, curated vehicles with a secure and trusted platform, buyers respond,” he said.
Retro Rides is also expanding into motorcycles, launching its first dedicated motorcycle auction this month, while its April car auction features a Ferrari F430 Manual, LS1-powered HK Monaro restomod and a Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z51 Stingray.
The results suggest Australia’s appetite for rare, enthusiast-focused machinery remains stronger than ever.