Professional. Experienced. Specialists.
Driven by a lifelong passion for classic, performance, and collector vehicles, the Chicane Auctions team brings together industry expertise, extensive product knowledge and attention to detail to deliver a premium auction experience. With decades of combined experience, we understand the unique story and value behind every vehicle we represent, working hard to achieve exceptional outcomes for both sellers and buyers.
Built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and honest advice, Chicane has established itself as one of Australia's leading premium auction houses for classic, collector, and performance vehicles. Trusted by enthusiasts, collectors, and investors across Australia and around the world, we deliver a professional, results-driven auction experience where exceptional vehicles achieve exceptional outcomes.
Daniel Lamprell
As Founder and Managing Director of Chicane Auctions, Daniel Lamprell combines a lifelong passion for all types of vehicles with over three decades of professional experience in the automotive industry, from managing franchise dealerships to selling some of Australia's most desirable and collectable cars.
Daniel leads the specialist team behind Chicane Auctions, where every vehicle is thoroughly researched, professionally presented and strategically marketed with a strong emphasis on accuracy, transparency and attention to detail. His hands-on involvement gives both Sellers and Buyers confidence in the information provided and in every stage of the auction process.
His career includes extensive experience in dealership management and specialist vehicle sales across European, Australian and Japanese marques. Prior to establishing Chicane Auctions, Daniel spent more than a decade with Lorbek Luxury Cars in a senior sales management role, overseeing high-profile transactions involving an exceptional range of vehicles, from modern Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren and Porsche exotics to some of the world's most respected classic, collectible cars available in Australia.
Daniel is also a contributing automotive writer for Unique Cars Magazine, sharing his knowledge and experience of the Australian collector car market, significant vehicles and automotive history with a wider enthusiast audience. His editorial contributions reflect his longstanding involvement in the industry and his passion for researching, documenting and preserving important collector vehicles.
A lifelong enthusiast and collector, Daniel believes every vehicle has a story worth understanding, documenting and preserving. From researching factory specifications and ownership history to identifying the unique attributes that distinguish one vehicle from another, he considers detailed product knowledge essential to achieving the best possible result for both Sellers and Buyers.
This philosophy forms the foundation of Chicane Auctions. Today, the business has earned a strong reputation for premium showroom auctions, detailed vehicle cataloguing and a carefully curated selection of classic, performance, rare and collectible vehicles presented to a national and international audience.
Daniel welcomes the opportunity to discuss how Chicane Auctions can assist with the sale of your vehicle. Every client receives a discreet, professional and fully confidential service tailored to their individual requirements.
Please call, email or visit the Chicane Auctions Melbourne showroom to discuss your vehicle and the most suitable path to market.
Chicane Classic Cars Pty Ltd is an Australian owned business.
Licensed Vehicle Auction House: MCT-11962