Classic Car Auction February Recap 

February’s Classic Car Auction continued its strong momentum, recording the highest volume of cars going under the hammer across the whole of 2025. The auction delivered an impressive mix of Australian muscle, American icons, and internationally respected performance cars, with strong bidding throughout the day. 

1973 Chrysler VJ Charger – Sold for $74,000 
A silver two-door VJ Charger powered by a 5.2-litre V8 with automatic transmission. A standout example of Australian muscle, attracting strong bidder interest. 

1976 Chrysler VK Valiant RT Charger Tribute – Sold for $55,000 
Presented as an RT Charger tribute, this purple and black coupe featured a powerful 7.2-litre V8, delivering classic muscle car presence and solid buyer engagement. 

1977 Ford Fairmont GXL – Sold for $65,000 
Finished in its original Pine ’n’ Lime Yellow, this Fairmont GXL was powered by a 351ci Cleveland V8 and paired with a desirable four-speed manual, appealing strongly to collectors. 

1981 Ford Bronco 4×4 – Sold for $44,500 
An iconic American off-road classic finished in orange and white, featuring four-wheel drive and a 351ci V8, with growing collectability reflected in confident bidding. 

1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (993) – Sold for $77,000 
An Australian-delivered, matching-numbers example from Porsche’s final air-cooled 911 generation, with the open-top 993 continuing to command strong demand. 

2012 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake GT500 – Sold for $155,000 
Finished in Grabber Blue, this factory-endorsed Super Snake conversion stood out as one of the auction’s top results, highlighting continued enthusiasm for high-performance, limited-production models. 

These results were among the highlights of a successful February Classic Car Auction, reinforcing positive market sentiment moving into 2026, with strong buyer interest across classic, muscle, and modern performance vehicles. 

Matt Kalinski

Head Of Valuations

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American Society of Appraisers Candidate Member

Certified Practicing Valuer AVAA

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Matt has been in the valuations space for many years and has extensive experience in the space across an abundance of various industries. He now leads the valuations teams for Lloyds Auctions with a passion for encouraging his team to set and achieve high goals and produce great results for the company whilst growing the team’s skills starting with a great culture and team mindset.