Online auction platform Collecting Cars has recorded more than NZ$9.76 million in sales in April, as demand for classic and performance vehicles continues to grow.
The company sold 105 lots during the month, surpassing its previous record set in March, while listings rose 7% month-on-month to make April its busiest period so far this year.
Year-to-date sales have now exceeded $39.04 million, up $6.1 million on the same time last year.
Collecting Cars says its latest Heritage Number Plate auction contributed to the strong result.
“Collecting Cars has accelerated through the first four months of 2026, indicating strong market confidence by both buyers and sellers of collectible cars,” Collecting Cars’ Alessandro Birighitti says.
Top Australian results included the sale of New South Wales heritage plate ‘32’ for $1.71 million and Queensland plate ‘Q92’ for $603,900.
Other notable sales included a 2001 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II for $424,133, a 2006 Porsche 911 Turbo for $240,804, and a 2022 Chris-Craft Catalina 34 for $549,000.
New Zealand transactions included a 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Heritage Racing Edition for $183,000 and a 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo for $196,888.
A 1975 Porsche 911 S with a 3.2 conversion sold for $100,000.
Collecting Cars says it has now sold more than 20,000 lots globally, generating over US$1.2 billion (around $2.2 billion) in total sales value.
The platform operates as a 24/7 online auction service, with more than 300,000 registered users across more than 100 countries.
Porsche remains the most popular brand on the platform, with more than 2,800 vehicles sold, including over 3,000 examples of the 911 across multiple generations.
The company says more than 95% of sales have been completed without a physical viewing, highlighting growing confidence in online vehicle auctions.
