- RRAuctions, an Australian-owned collector car auction platform, achieved strong results in April, with notable sales including a 1973 Ford XA Falcon 500 Superbird for $120,000, a 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4 Dino for $108,000, and a 1971 Ford XY Falcon 500 K Code for $97,500.
- Founder Cameron Jurd attributed the platform's growing momentum to enthusiasts seeking trusted alternatives to problematic online marketplaces, with premium sellers drawn to RRAuctions for its transparency, verification, and engaged audience of genuine enthusiasts.
- The May auction catalogue will feature a 1963 MGB from the personal collection of Australian actor Shane Jacobson, finished in blue with whitewall tyres and offered alongside a personalised display poster.
- Jurd will also offer his own Pontiac Firebird, famously driven by James Garner in the television series *The Rockford Files*, along with authenticated personal items belonging to Garner previously sold through Julien's Auctions in Los Angeles.
- Additional highlights in the May catalogue include a rare V10 Audi R8 Carbon Edition, a delivery-kilometre 2002 HSV GTSR W1, a 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, and a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8 Z51, reflecting the platform's increasingly diverse offering.
Retro Rides Auction platform, RRAuctions has delivered another standout month of results as premium buyers and sellers increasingly turn to the Australian-owned platform for trusted collector car transactions.
April’s auction once again highlighted the growing appetite for quality Australian muscle and collectible performance vehicles, with highlights including:
- A one-owner 1973 Ford XA Falcon 500 Superbird: Sold for $120,000
- A highly desirable 1971 Ford XY Falcon 500 K Code: Sold for $97,500
- A rare find 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: Sold for $80,000
- A full Ferrari badged 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4 Dino: Sold for $108,000
Retro Riders Founder, Cameron Jurd said the continued momentum reflected a changing market where enthusiasts are moving away from problematic online marketplaces and are actively seeking trusted platforms that genuinely understand and protect collectible vehicles and the community behind them.
“The collector and enthusiast vehicle market remains incredibly active, particularly for standout well-presented examples with strong provenance and history,” Jurd said.
“We are continuing to see more premium sellers choosing RR Auctions because they know their vehicles will be showcased properly to an engaged audience of genuine enthusiasts, while buyers appreciate the transparency, verification and overall quality of the platform.”
RRAuctions will launch its May auction catalogue from May 24th, featuring one of its most diverse and headline grabbing line ups to date.
Among the standout offerings is a beautifully presented 1963 MGB from the personal collection of Australian actor and motoring enthusiast Shane Jacobson. Finished in distinctive blue and fitted with classic whitewall tyres, the vehicle has been part of Jacobson’s collection for more than five years and will also be offered with its very own personalised display poster!
Continuing the theme of celebrity, Jurd himself will be offering his Pontiac Firebird direct from the iconic television series, The Rockford Files in which the vehicle was famously driven by James Garner. The vehicle last traded publicly through Mecum Auctions in Florida in 2015 and has remained in Jurd’s ownership ever since.
Adding further significance, the auction will also include authenticated personal items belonging to Garner from The Rockford Files, previously sold through Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles.
May Auction Highlights:
- 1963 MGB from the personal collection of Shane Jacobson
- Pontiac Firebird from TV Series The Rockford Files complete with authenticated memorabilia belonging to James Garner
- Rare V10 Audi R8 Carbon edition
- A delivery km 2002 HSV GTSR W1
- 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
- 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8 Z51
The continued growth of the platform, including its expansion into motorcycles, reflects the broader evolution of the Retro Rides brand as a complete destination for enthusiasts.
“Motorcyclists are a natural extension of what we are building as the same passion, nostalgia and collectability exists across both markets.
The latest RRAuctions catalogue is now live, showcasing the strongest and most diverse offering yet, further cementing Retro Rides’ standing as one of Australia’s leading destinations for enthusiast vehicle sales.
The RRAuctions May catalogue can be viewed at: https://rrauctions.com.au/auctions
Contact details:
For more information or to organise a media interview:
Vicky De George
0405 151 485
