Classic Car Auction June Recap 

June’s Classic Car Auction delivered another exciting mix of modern performance, Australian muscle, and classic American cruisers, with strong bidding seen across a diverse range of enthusiast vehicles. From limited-edition supercharged V8s through to highly collectible Japanese performance icons, the auction showcased the continued strength of the collector car market.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray LT2 Convertible – Sold for $160,000
Finished in striking Rapid Blue, this 70th Anniversary C8 Stingray Convertible showed just 4,671 kilometres and featured Chevrolet’s mid-engine V8 performance platform. Combining aggressive styling with modern supercar performance, the Corvette drew strong attention throughout the auction.

2020 Ford Mustang S550 R-SPEC Coupe – Sold for $90,000
Presented in eye-catching Grabber Lime, this R-SPEC Mustang showed 9,894 kilometres and was powered by a Herrod supercharged 5.0-litre V8 paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Equipped with Recaro seats and Brembo brakes, the limited-production R-SPEC continued to prove popular among modern muscle collectors.

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R – Sold for $80,500
Finished in black, this race-prepared R32 GT-R featured a Motec M600 ECU and AP Racing brakes, highlighting its serious performance focus. Widely regarded as one of Japan’s most iconic performance cars, the GT-R generated strong enthusiast interest.

1956 Chevrolet 210 Four-Door Sedan – Sold for $49,000
Finished in maroon and pearl white, this Holden-assembled right-hand-drive Chevrolet 210 featured a 305ci V8 restomod conversion and lowered stance. Blending classic 1950s styling with updated V8 performance, it attracted attention from custom and cruiser enthusiasts alike.

1970 Holden Monaro HG GTS 350 Coupe – Sold for $103,000
Presented in Florentine Gold, this HG GTS 350 Coupe showed 27,776 miles and was powered by a 350ci V8 paired with a Turbo 350 automatic transmission. Featuring a Ford 9-inch differential and quilted black vinyl leather interior, the Monaro remained a standout example of Australian muscle.

These results were just some of the highlights from another strong month of classic car sales, with competitive bidding and quality vehicles continuing to drive enthusiasm across the auction floor.

Main Image (8)

Matt Kalinski

Head Of Valuations

Qualifications & Affiliations

American Society of Appraisers Candidate Member

Certified Practicing Valuer AVAA

Profile

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.