Strong Results In Australia Include Multiple $300,000+ Car Sales

Led by more strong results for Porsches, June was another record-setting month for Collecting Cars in Australia. As always, there were plenty of special machines in the mix to keep the market interesting – but we’ll start with the rarest car sold last month down under. A 1998 Subaru Impreza STi '22B' sold for just shy of $200,000 at the midpoint of June.

Considered the most desirable of the marque’s enduring rally-inspired performance machines, the 22B was built to commemorate its 40th anniversary and third consecutive manufacturer's title in the FIA World Rally Championship. A Japanese market car, this was number 258 of 400 produced for the domestic market.

Another Japanese four-wheel-drive icon of the late '90s with an impressive motor racing resume; a 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec reached $164,000. This highly desirable V-Spec car featured an upgraded ECU, turbocharger, intake, cams and cam gears, blow-off valve, HKS titanium exhaust, GReddy coilovers and more.

The mighty Skyline was complemented by arguably the most charming car we sold in June - a 1991 Nissan Figaro, powered by a 1.0-litre ‘MA10ED’ inline four driving the front wheels via a three-speed automatic.

A single-owner 991.2-generation Porsche 911 GT3 Touring led sales in June, recording an impressive $374,600 sale price mid-way through the month. This toned-down version of the marque's track-focused sibling has been popular in recent months, offering equally thrilling performance without some of the more extrovert circuit-focused addenda.

The other side of the coin, a 2016 '991.1' GT3 RS also had a good run this month, reaching $327,500. Featuring the desirable Clubsport Package, which added a satin black half roll cage, harnesses and fire extinguisher; this car had traversed a modest 22,900 kilometres over seven years in the hands of just two owners.

The 911s weren't the only Porsche model to pass the quarter-million dollar mark. A 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS with just 900 kilometres on the clock fetched $357,500 late in the month. Lighter than the standard car, the RS is adorned with a larger rear wing, revised intake ducts and large front splitter; with this car also equipped with the Clubsport Package, along with a leather interior upgrade, lift system and Chrono Package.

Sticking with nearly-new German masterpieces; a 2022 BMW M4 CSL with delivery mileage sold for an impressive $350,000. One of 1,000 released worldwide, the 405kW twin-turbocharged M4 can despatch 0-100 in 3.7 seconds before going on to 307 km/h.

Germany's presence was strong among sales of four-wheel-drive cars as well; with a 2011 Mercedes-Benz G350 reaching $90,000, joined by a fetching 1990 240GT 'Wolf' and 1988 300 GD 'SWB'.

Moving to brands from elsewhere in Europe, we were pleased to offer a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo to market. This car featured the rare gated manual transmission, and had received a Tubi-style exhaust system and Millionaire Racing catalytic converter replacement pipes. It joined some fetching Ferraris, including a 2003 360 Spider F1 and a striking 1974 Dino 308 GT4 boasting a recent engine overhaul with Ferrari Maserati Sydney.

Leading the bikes was a 2009 Ducati 1098 ‘Troy Bayliss’, which fetched $51,500 early in the month. A limited edition World Superbike Championship homologation special, this was number 214 of 500 bikes built in celebration of Bayliss’ 2008 riders’ championship title.

Some other favourites from the month included an original Australian-delivered 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 which reached $63,427, and the ‘pinkest’ machine we have sold - a previously restored and customised ‘73 Plymouth Barracuda with a 360 cubic inch V8 sending power to the rear wheels via a ‘Slap Stik’ automatic transmission.

Our consignment teams around the world are always keen to hear about special cars, so if you have a rare supercar or sought-after limited edition model that needs to find a new home, then contact us today to find out more.