Experienced Specialists.

At Chicane Auctions, we understand that auctioning collector and performance cars demands genuine expertise, deep product knowledge, and a true understanding of vehicles developed through lifelong experience.

Founded to deliver a higher standard to the Australian classic-car auction market, Chicane Auctions combines decades of professional experience in specialist vehicle sales and dealership management with personal knowledge gained through a lifelong passion for classic, performance, and competition cars.

Our team provides tailored, hands-on guidance at every stage of the auction journey—whether buying or selling—supported by strong expertise across European marques, Australian classics, Japanese performance icons, and American muscle cars.

Every vehicle is carefully hand-selected for its quality and significance, then presented as a work of art. Displayed under lights in our Melbourne showroom, each car is available for inspection prior to auction, ensuring transparency, confidence, and informed bidding.

We focus on the finer details—uncovering each vehicle’s unique story, highlighting its provenance and importance, and presenting it with clarity — so buyers can bid with confidence and sellers achieve the results their cars deserve.

Built on attention to detail and straight-talking advice, Chicane Auctions has become a premium destination for serious collectors and enthusiasts across Australia and overseas.

Chicane Auctions is an Australian-owned, family business.

Licensed Vehicle Auction House: MCT-11962

Australia wide service.

Specialists in Collector, Performance and Rare Cars!

Experienced Specialists.

At Chicane, we understand Auctioning collector and performance cars requires genuine expertise, deep product knowledge, and a true understanding of cars crafted from a lifetime of experience.

Founded to deliver a higher standard to the Australian classic car auction market, Chicane Auctions combines decades of professional experience in specialist vehicle sales and dealership management together with personal knowledge gained over a never ending classic car obsession.

Our team offers tailored, hands-on guidance across every step of the auction journey whether buying or selling, with a strong foundation in European marques, Australian classics, Japanese specials and American muscle cars.

Every vehicle is treated like a work of Art. Presented under lights in our Melbourne showroom, each car is carefully hand picked and available for inspection prior to auction, ensuring transparency and buyer confidence.

We don’t just list cars — we tell their individual stories, highlight their significance and show full details, so Buyers bid with high confidence, and Sellers achieve a stronger result.

With a reputation built on trust, attention to detail, straight talking and a commitment to quality, Chicane Auctions is proud to be a destination for collectors and enthusiasts across Australia and OS.

Contact us for proven best results.

Licensed Vehicle Auction House: LMCT-11962

Daniel Lamprell

Managing Director

Daniel Lamprell brings expert insight and deep market knowledge to every vehicle offered through Chicane Auctions. His focus on accurate, detailed presentation ensures buyers clearly understand each vehicle’s full  specification and provenance - an essential foundation for confidence among serious collectors and enthusiasts.

His career spans a lifetime in the automotive industry, built on extensive experience in dealership management and specialist vehicle sales across Australian, European, and Japanese marques.

Daniel spent the previous decade with Lorbek Luxury Cars in a senior sales management role, overseeing high-profile transactions across an exceptional range of vehicles — from modern and vintage exotics to some of Australia’s most respected classic and collectible cars.

An unapologetic lifelong enthusiast and collector himself, Daniel sees the automotive world as one of continual learning — where every vehicle carries its own story. Understanding and telling that story is fundamental to achieving the best possible outcome for both our selling and buying clients.

This philosophy directly shapes the professional, transparent, and detail-driven approach that defines Chicane Auctions today.

Daniel welcomes contact to discuss how Chicane Auctions can assist with the sale of your vehicle and achieving the desired result. A discreet and fully confidential service is offered to all clients.

Please call, email, or visit the Melbourne showroom to speak with him personally. 

Ph: 03 9580 7369 

Email: [email protected]

 MELBOURNE SHOWROOM: OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY

Inspections Welcome.