The sale of a private collection of over 100 classic and vintage tractors drew crowds from all over Australia and sold for $1,177,312 in a packed warehouse-turned-salesroom in Geelong, Vic, in April, 2019. 

Over 600 collectors and enthusiasts - as well as online and telephone bidders - participated in the auction with spirited bidding setting several Australian auction records. The auction was 100% sold by Lot. 

Acquired by a private gentleman over many years, the collection featured over 100 restored tractors spanning 1919 to 1980. Bidders from Melbourne and interstate travelled to Geelong to witness the once-in-a-lifetime collection go under
the hammer. 

Australian auction records included Lot 33, a 1966 Minneapolis-Moline G1000 tractor which sold for $32,700; Lot 21, a c.1936 Heinrich Lanz – Lanz Bulldog 35hp (Model N) D8500 tractor which sold for $28,340; Lot 123, a 1962 Mack B61 Thermodyne truck with an Allison twin-axle low loader trailer which sold for $61,040; Lot 39, a c.1919 Moline Plow Co. Universal Model D tractor which also sold for $28,340, and; Lot 29, a John Deere LA tractor which sold for $19,620. 

Donington Director, Cameron Sabine said of the auction, “We are thrilled with the result of over $1 million in sales and 100% clearance rate. This was a once-in-a-lifetime collection, and the response from enthusiasts and collectors all over Australia and overseas has reflected that. We are delighted on behalf of the vendor, that every piece has found a new home. 

*Robbie Richards & Cameron Sabine,

Donington Auctions & Sales