Automotive literature, model and collectable auction - Featuring books from the library of the Late Owen Bourke

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07:12 15 Apr 19

10/10 for these guys. One of the best auction experiences I've had for a long time. Well staffed, good catalogue, and low buyers premium. As well as that, the auctioneer was very good and efficient, with no fuss and kept up a good pace (especially compared to some collector sale auctioneers I've seen recently!). I look forward to using these guys again.

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03:41 02 Jan 24

I have been buying through Donnington's for a few years now. I am in WA, so everything needs to be sent here by courier or Aus Post and I have never received a damaged item due to the great work the team do in packaging. Great work.

Sue Jochheim

23:27 15 Aug 22

“Wow”, what an auction!Like many collectors, we have enjoyed putting our collection together over many years. So, when we decided to auction the collection off to pursue other interests, we knew we only had once chance to get it right.After a recommendation from a friend (thanks Tony), we approached Doningtons, and quickly felt comfortable to entrust our collection to them. They listened to us, and put together a campaign that communicated our story to other collectors.What a professional team they are, and through their attention to detail, ideas and hard work, we achieved a result far in excess of what we had hoped for.Cameron and Robbie led the team and steered all the marketing and final auction. They were always available to discuss progress, and very responsive to any input from us. We can’t thank them enough.A big thanks too to the rest of the team, especially to:• Elliot for his expert cataloging, and his editing and perfect choice of music for the videos• Lesley for the You Tube videos and photos of our collection taken whilst still displayed in our home, and• Stefan “the lens” for the photography for the catalogue.All of you contributed to the amazing result, and we have no hesitation in highly recommending Doningtons to others.Karl and Sue Jochheim

Lorraine Doel

05:03 13 May 21

When a loved one passes away and leaves a massive collection of books and car models kits and other auto memorabilia , the one left behind has the task of moving the collection on. Not knowing where to start I took the advice of a fellow enthusiast and engaged the expertise of Donington Auctions , Melbourne , what can I say , Robbie, Cam and their associated team members , did an absolute amazing job in presentation, photography , display and their co-ordination was out of this world. I can't thank them enough for what they did for me and my late husband's collection. It was a complete sell out. Being kept in the loop was paramount for the communication with regards to pricing etc. They did a superlative job, this thank you comes with the highest recommendation of these people to help and assist , thank you once again Robbie and Cam. Lorraine

Automotive literature, model and collectable auction - Featuring books from the library of the Late Owen Bourke (#171) 20/02/2023 10:00 AM AEDT - 05/03/2023 8:10 PM AEDT Closed
First Lot Begins Closing 05/03/2023 11:49 AM AEDT

In 1997 Owen Bourke passed away at the age of 83, at which time he had amassed the largest private collection...(Click to read more)

BUGATTI MAGNUM: 'BUGATTI MAGNUM' book by Hugh Conway with Maurice Sauzay. Limited Edition with the brass Chassis Number Plate engraved No. 1592

BUGATTI: A rare original 2 litres Bugatti maintenance booklet, Brochure "Graissage et entretien", 1924 edition with French text. Superb

BATHURST: 'BATHURST - CRADLE of AUSTRALIAN MOTOR RACING' hardcover book by John Medley. John Medley signature

THE AUTOCAR: Three lovely 'The Autocar' items. Two portfolio plate sets of 'THE ENDLESS QUEST FOR Speed'. Both circa 1946/1947

ENOTS: An original brass Enot High Pressure Oil Can - No.10A, with release button

BUGATTI: 'BUGATTI - Thoroughbreds from Molsheim' hardcover book by Pierre DUMONT

IRVING: 'PHIL IRVING - An Autobiography' hardcover book by P.E. Irving

MERCEDES-BENZ: A Sparco Mercedes-Benz/AMG factory team crew suit

BUGATTI: 'BUGATTI - evolution of a style' hardcover book by paul kestler

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Automotive literature, model and collectable auction - Featuring books from the library of the Late Owen Bourke (#171) 20/02/2023 10:00 AM AEDT - 05/03/2023 8:10 PM AEDT Closed First Lot Begins Closing 05/03/2023 11:49 AM AEDT

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Automotive literature, model and collectable auction - Featuring books from the library of the Late Owen Bourke (#171) 20/02/2023 10:00 AM AEDT - 05/03/2023 8:10 PM AEDT Closed
First Lot Begins Closing 05/03/2023 11:49 AM AEDT