The Summer Automotive Book & Literature Auction

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03:41 02 Jan 24

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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

The Summer Automotive Book & Literature Auction (#402) 19/01/2026 10:00 AM AEDT - 01/02/2026 7:41 PM AEDT Closed
First Lot Begins Closing 01/02/2026 12:00 PM AEDT

EARLY MOTORING: Four hardcover books all relating to early motoring

EARLY MOTORING TECHNICAL: Two hardcover early motor technical information books, 'International Library of Technology - Automobiles Volume II, published 1919 and 'Automobiles of the World' by Joseph Wherry, published 1968, 711 pages

AUSTRALIAN MOTORING: An assorted group of literature & publications mostly related to Australian motoring clubs, events, collections, most notably it includes several James Flood items

MOTORING BIOGRAPHICAL: Four mostly biographical hardcover books about early motor racing identities

EARLY MOTORING: Two hardcover books relating to early motoring, includes 'One Off - I Build a Ford '10' Sports Car', by N.T. Havart, published 1953 and 'Destination Monte' by Peter Harper, published 1964

EARLY MOTOR RACING: Two hardcover books relating to early motor racing, includes 'Private Entrant' by Michael Cooper-Evans, printed 1965 and 'Best Wheel Forward' by J.A.Gregoire, published 1954,

AUTOMOBILE QUARTERLY: A run of 24 editions of Automobile Quarterly, includes editions from volumes 1, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24 and 25

TOURING CARS: A group of twelve books relating to the British Touring Car Championships, including three editions of Autocourse 'British Motosport Year', four editions of Autosport 'Touring Car Year' and others, some editions signed by drivers.

CALTEX: A collection of c1960s-1970s Caltex Scenic Views, a free promotional item handed out to customers, showing various scenic locations around Australia

PROFILES: Two hardcover editions of 'Classic Car Profiles' Volumes 1 and 2, 1987.

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The Summer Automotive Book & Literature Auction (#402) 19/01/2026 10:00 AM AEDT - 01/02/2026 7:41 PM AEDT Closed First Lot Begins Closing 01/02/2026 12:00 PM AEDT

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The Summer Automotive Book & Literature Auction (#402) 19/01/2026 10:00 AM AEDT - 01/02/2026 7:41 PM AEDT Closed
First Lot Begins Closing 01/02/2026 12:00 PM AEDT