Sell Your Classic or Collector Car with Chicane Auctions

Chicane Auctions is an Australian specialist auction house, dedicated exclusively to performance, exotic, rare and classic vehicles.

Backed by decades of automotive industry experience, we provide a start to finish premium auction service that gives sellers complete confidence throughout the process, while delivering proven best results.

Contact us  on (03) 9580 7369 for a confidential, obligation-free discussion.

ZERO SELLER FEES:

Chicane Auctions is Australia’s only premium showroom auction house where sellers pay absolutely no fees or commission.

• No listing fees
• No seller’s commission
• No photography or marketing fees
• No hidden deductions
• Sellers retain 100% of the hammer price
• Only the buyer pays an 8.8% Buyer’s Premium
• If the car does not reach Reserve price and does not sell, there is no cost.
• Higher Value vehicle owners save many thousands.

A FULLY MANAGED AUCTION SERVICE:

We remove the time, inconvenience and risk involved in selling a valuable vehicle privately.

From the initial discussion through to settlement and collection, Chicane Auctions manages the entire process:

• Vehicle appraisal and auction plan tailored for your specific vehicle
• Agreed reserve price with Vendor
• Professional showroom photography & video's
• Detailed vehicle description and cataloguing
• Targeted digital and social media marketing across Australia
• Buyer enquiries and bidder communication
• Supervised inspections by appointment
• Auction administration and legal documentation
• Secure payment handling
• Post-sale collection and delivery coordination

Every stage is conducted with the professionalism, transparency and compliance expected from a fully licensed motor vehicle auction house.

VEHICLE CONFIDENCE:

Achieving the best possible result begins with building buyer confidence.

Every vehicle is carefully researched and professionally presented, with particular attention given to:

• Factory specifications
• Vehicle condition
• Originality and matching numbers
• Mechanical and cosmetic upgrades
• Ownership history
• Supporting documentation
• Provenance and significant features

By clearly and accurately explaining what makes each vehicle special, we give informed buyers the confidence to bid strongly and competitively.

PREMIUM SHOWROOM PRESENTATION:

Each vehicle is displayed within our secure, fully staffed Melbourne showroom as a piece of automotive art.

• Vehicles are presented as static displays
• All inspections are strictly by appointment
• Every inspection is fully supervised
• No test drives are permitted
• Vehicles are offered unregistered and without a roadworthy certificate
• Vehicles are sold strictly on an “as is” basis
• Only Chicane Auctions Director Daniel Lamprell is authorised to start a vehicle during an inspection

This controlled process protects each vehicle while providing sellers with complete peace of mind throughout the auction campaign.

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE. PROVEN RESULTS.

Chicane Auctions is owned and operated by genuine car people who understand collector vehicles—and the people who buy them.

Our experience covers an extensive range of vehicles, including:

• European special cars
• Australian special cars
• American specialcars
• Japanese special cars
• Vintage and historic vehicles
• Modern exotics
• Limited-production and rare collector cars
• Race & Rally cars

From iconic Australian muscle cars to vintage Ferraris, serious collectors and enthusiasts trust Chicane Auctions for our specialist knowledge, professional presentation and proven auction results.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL:

All client dealings are handled privately, professionally and with complete confidentiality.

When you sell with Chicane Auctions, you receive a fully managed auction service, premium showroom presentation and specialist representation—while retaining 100% of the hammer price.

No Seller Fees – Keep 100% of the Sale Price 

All sellers retain 100% of the final winning hammer price. There are no seller fees, no commissions, and no deductions — every dollar goes directly to the seller. A reserve price can be applied to ensure your vehicle is not sold below an agreed value.

Our auction model is simple and transparent. We operate on a 8.8% buyer’s premium only, which delivers higher in-pocket returns for our Sellers when compared with competitor auction houses.

Premium Showroom Classic Car Auctions – Melbourne

Chicane manage the entire auction process from start to finish, with every vehicle being treated like Artwork and professionally presented in our secure Melbourne showroom for inspection.

All inspections are fully supervised, by Chicane Auctions staff at all times, with we highlight the vehicle’s key qualities — building confidence with buyers.

All vehicles offered through Chicane Auctions are sold unregistered and without roadworthy certificate, as per Auction guidelines. No test drives are ever permitted, and the cars never leave the showroom.

Trusted by Collectors and Enthusiasts

With decades of industry experience and a long-established client base of collectors and enthusiasts, we know how to market, present, and sell high-quality classic, performance, and prestige vehicles correctly.

If your vehicle does not meet reserve or sell, it is returned cleaner than when it arrived, at no cost.

Whether it’s a Holden HK Monaro GTS 327 or a Mercedes Benz SL Pagoda, or another significant collector vehicle — our results speak for themselves.

Higher in-pocket returns. Proven expertise. Premium presentation.

Please send through your vehicle details with the SEND CAR DETAILS button for an obligation free valuation and discussion or contact us on (03) 9580 7369 to discuss selling your classic car.