Collecting Cars Posts Strong September Auction Sales
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There is something deliciously satisfying about a busy auction room, even if the room in question is an internet page rather than a smoky hall. Collecting Cars matched its August performance and then some in September 2025, shifting 105 lots and generating a combined sale value of AU $7.15 million, a tidy 20 percent uptick on the month before and more than 52 percent up on this time last year.
September Sales Summary
The platform keeps proving that the market for classic, performance and collectible cars is far from sleepy. Sellers are responding to the brighter weather and buyers appear keen to have something enjoyable to drive into spring. The result was a month of steady sales and a reminder that online auctions have become a proper venue for serious motoring transactions.
Sealed Bids Service Proving Popular
Collecting Cars’ new Sealed Bids service also enjoyed a strong debut, attracting sellers and buyers who prefer a discreet, quick way to trade. As the Head of APAC at Collecting Cars noted, auction results remain robust and the addition of this service is clearly giving people the confidence to move quickly when they spot an opportunity.
Standout Lots
1986 Ferrari Testarossa: AU $183,000.
1970 Mercedes Benz 280SL Pagoda: AU $140,500.
2022 Dodge Ram 1500 TRX: AU $151,480.
1967 Ford Falcon XR GT: AU $155,000.
2018 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet: AU $300,000.
Those sums are not charity. They are buyers committing real money to cars that promise either enjoyment, pedigree or both.
Heritage Number Plates
Heritage and collectible number plates also proved their worth in September. A collection of nine 0-series plates from a single owner sold for in excess of AU $300,000, and the appetite for distinctive registrations shows no sign of cooling. Collecting Cars’ heritage number plate auction goes live on 21 October for seven days, with highlights including the NSW heritage plate 69.
Quick Facts About The Platform
Collecting Cars operates 24 hours a day, every day, offering a secure online auction platform that lets sellers keep possession of their vehicles until the buyer arranges collection and returns 100 percent of the hammer price to the consignor.
Since launch the global platform has sold more than 20,000 lots, generating over US$1.2 billion in sales, which is roughly AUD $1.8 billion.
The company is headquartered in the UK with offices in Australia, Hong Kong and across continental Europe, and it works with a partner in the UAE to extend its international reach.
There are over 300,000 registered members in more than 100 countries, so consignments receive worldwide exposure.
Porsche is the platform’s most popular marque, with more than 2,800 Porsches sold and over 3,000 examples of the 911 represented across every generation back to the 1960s.
Finally, more than 95 percent of sales since launch have been completed without a physical viewing, which tells you two things. One, buyers trust the process. Two, the internet has done for car shopping what it did for everything else.
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.
