Australasia Collector Car Market Holds Steady In May
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Australasia’s collector car market shrugged off any talk of wobble in May, with the leading online auction platform clearing more than 70 lots and raking in over AU$5 million in sales for the month.
Year to date the platform has generated more than AU$37.1 million, exactly matching the same point last year. The average hammer price in May topped AU$71,000, which is either a sign of bold confidence or very expensive nostalgia. Either way, it keeps the market looking robust.
A representative from Collecting Cars said current clearance rates and the pipeline of upcoming listings suggest the momentum is not slowing.
Sales Highlights
Australia notable results included a 2015 Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS for AU$186,500 and a 2006 Porsche 911 (997) Turbo manual at AU$190,500. Track-day hardware also found buyers, with a 2017 Ferrari 488 Challenge (Evo upgrade) selling for AU$215,000 and a 2016 Ferrari California T – Handling Speciale for AU$219,500.
New Zealand’s headliner was a 2018 Nissan R35 GT-R NISMO, which changed hands for NZ$272,500.
Quick Facts About The Platform
The auction site runs 24/7 and aims to be a simple, secure way to sell to a big pool of committed buyers. Sellers pay no selling fees and receive 100 percent of the hammer price, while keeping possession until the buyer arranges collection.
Since launch the platform has sold more than 20,000 lots and generated over US$1.2 billion (around AUD $1.8 billion) in total sales. It is headquartered in the UK with offices and partners across Australia, Hong Kong, continental Europe and the Middle East, and more than 300,000 registered members in over 100 countries.
Porsche remains the platform’s most popular marque, with thousands of cars sold and more than 3,000 examples of the 911 represented. More than 95 percent of sales have been completed without a physical viewing, which says as much about buyer trust as it does about high-resolution photos.
In short, the collector car market in Australasia is not only surviving, it is quietly selling very expensive toys to sensible people with good taste and deep pockets.
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
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