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The Tirau Museum Collection – Part 3
Live Onsite & Online Auction
Sunday, 11 October 2026 | 10:00am
340 State Highway 5, Tirau
The third instalment of the renowned Tirau Museum Collection, featuring over 350 fascinating lots from the lifetime collection of the late Geoff Ernst. A diverse auction of antiques, advertising, memorabilia, collectables and historical treasures. Viewing available the day before and auction morning. No in-house postage for this sale.
The Roy Sharman Collection – Part 1
Live Onsite & Online Auction
Sunday, 25 October 2026 (Labour Weekend) | 10:00am
Waiuku
Over 400 lots from the outstanding lifetime collection of Roy Sharman, including seven collector vehicles, automobilia, petrol bowsers, vintage signs, workshop equipment, veteran and vintage vehicle parts, motoring memorabilia and much more. In-house packing and postage available for non-vehicle lots.
Elite Multi Vendor Petrol And Collectors Auction
Live Onsite & Online Auction
November 2026
Location - To Be Comfirmed
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🔥 An Epic Auction for Collectors! 🔥
This outstanding sale features a huge variety of rare and highly collectible items, including original enamel signs, a two-piece Michelin enamel sign, Michelin memorabilia, and advertising from iconic brands such as Texaco, Mobil Oil, Big Tree, and many more.
Also included are vintage tin signs, bicycle advertising signs, oil tins, glass oil bottles with original tin tops, oil bottle racks, petrol bowsers, motorcycles, hood ornaments, a Michelin Man air compressor, a scale-model steam train, model steam engines and an exciting selection of vintage tin and cast-iron toys.
With petroliana, automobilia, garage memorabilia, advertising signs, and countless other treasures on offer, this is a sale collectors will not want to miss!
1:18 Scale v8 supercars collection - part 2
Timed Online
November 5th - November 19th 2026
Rev up your collection with this outstanding auction featuring 200+ lots of 1:18 scale Ford and Holden V8 Supercar die-cast models, celebrating decades of Australian and New Zealand motorsport history.
From classic touring cars of the 1960s through to the modern Supercar era, this collection showcases some of the most iconic Ford and Holden racing machines ever to hit the track. Featuring legendary teams, famous drivers, championship-winning liveries, and highly detailed models, there is something here for every motorsport enthusiast.
“Collector Auctions exceeded all expectations, whether buying or selling they deliver top results.”
The Dobells, Pukekohe
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1:18 Scale Ford & Holden V8 Supercars Collection
Live Onsite & Online Auction
Sunday, 11 October 2026 | 10:00am
340 State Highway 5, Tirau
The third instalment of the renowned Tirau Museum Collection, featuring over 350 fascinating lots from the lifetime collection of the late Geoff Ernst. A diverse auction of antiques, advertising, memorabilia, collectables and historical treasures. Viewing available the day before and auction morning. No in-house postage for this sale.
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Located in the vibrant market town of Pukekohe, Auckland. Collector Auctions focuses on vintage, antique and collectables. Owner William has gained tremendous knowledge through travelling the country buying and trading, as well as growing his own collection and becoming friends with many of New Zealand’s greatest collectors.
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Auctions provide buyers with transparent pricing, allowing them to see competing bids in real time and understand the true market value of items. This open bidding process creates confidence in the fairness of each transaction. Additionally, auctions offer exclusive access to unique items, including rare, collectible, and one-of-a-kind pieces that typically aren't available through conventional retail outlets. The auction format ensures equal opportunity for all participants, eliminating any potential bias that might occur in private sales. Beyond the practical advantages, the dynamic nature of bidding creates an engaging and exciting purchasing experience that many buyers find particularly rewarding.
Why Buy At Auction?
Why Sell At Auction?
At Collector Auctions, we create a competitive environment where items receive proper attention from knowledgeable buyers who understand their significance. Our platform provides extensive market exposure, connecting your collection with a global audience of dedicated collectors and enthusiasts.
We streamline the entire process by handling all aspects from professional marketing to secure transactions, making it a convenient solution for sellers. The auction format ensures complete transparency, with an open and fair sales process that builds trust with all participants. Most importantly, your memorabilia is presented to an audience that truly appreciates its historical and collectible value, creating meaningful connections between objects and their new owners.
Why collector auctions?
Selling at Collector Auctions is the ideal choice for buyers and sellers. Here’s why:
1. Expert Valuations
We provide realistic higher and lower estimates for the seller for complete transparency.
2. Global Audience
For sellers, our auction platform connects your items with an international network of collectors, creating competitive interest that helps establish fair market value, all available through our transparent bidding process. This worldwide exposure ensures sellers reach enthusiastic buyers and collectors from here and abroad.
3. Efficient Process
The auction process is quick and hassle-free, with the auction house handling everything from marketing to sale.
4. Competitive Bidding
Auctions create a balanced marketplace that benefits both buyers and sellers through transparency and fair competition. Buyers can confidently determine an item's true market value through open bidding, while sellers gain from the competitive interest generated among potential buyers. This equitable system gives all participants an equal opportunity, ensuring items go to owners who truly value them. The auction format removes price speculation by letting genuine demand establish values, creating a trustworthy environment where everyone participates with confidence.
5. Transparency and Trust
We offer a clear, trustworthy process, providing peace of mind throughout the sale.
6. Targeted Marketing
Your items are marketed to specific buyers through online promotions, our buyers network, press and catalogs, ensuring they reach the right audience.
7. Ideal for Rare Items
For sellers of vintage cars, memorabilia, and unique collectibles, our auctions provide access to a global network of passionate buyers who truly appreciate rare items. The competitive bidding environment helps establish fair market value through an open, transparent process.
This balanced approach ensures sellers connect with the right buyers while collectors discover special pieces at values the market supports.