If there’s one thing that sums up last weekend’s Holden Auction at Boyup Brook, it’s this: absolutely nothing went as expected. From rare Commodores to dirt bikes selling for outrageous prices, this was a day full of surprises.
The Aussie Garage team, along with the crew from @BadQGarage, made the 2.5-hour trip down from Perth to check out the action. Organised and promoted by @commodoreman1, the event had been creating serious buzz in the lead-up.
We weren’t the only ones heading south. On the way down, we passed plenty of other cars clearly on the same mission—Holden fans from all over WA converging to see what was on offer.
We arrived bright and early at 7:30 AM and got straight into it. On display: everything from Holden Statesmas, VKs, VNs, and VL Commodores through to Calais and plenty more. Some cars looked like solid restoration projects. Others… well, they were definitely better suited as parts donors.
One standout was a Holden Statesman with an immaculate interior that sold for just $220. Absolute bargain. A VN Commodore Vacationer went for $2,000—which makes sense, considering there were only around 3,000 of those built.
Beyond the cars, there were containers full of classic Holden parts—wheels, mags, GTS dash faces, shifters, and all the bits and pieces that make enthusiasts’ hearts beat faster.
At the top end of the auction were about 15 cars in good-to-great condition. @BadQGarage had his eye on three of them:
- VP Holden Commodore
- VP Holden Calais
- VP SS Holden Commodore
All factory 5-speed manuals and all prime candidates for resto work. Unfortunately, bidding pushed them past his budget, which turned out to be a recurring theme for the day.
Now, here’s where things took a real turn. A Honda CR500R dirt bike went under the hammer—and the final bid hit $81,000. Yes, you read that right: eighty-one thousand dollars for a Honda dirt bike. I honestly thought it was a joke. You could get yourself an XA Ford Hardtop or a Torana for that kind of cash. Everyone there was shaking their heads in disbelief.
By around 3 PM, we packed it up and made the trip back to Perth. Honestly, there was a bit of disappointment in the air. A few advertised items didn’t show up, and we weren’t the only ones feeling that. We caught up with @TorqHub, Pro Shine Car Detailing, and @Wreck2Resto, and they all mentioned the same thing.
But the story didn’t end there.
The next day, Commodore Man reported that the infamous $81K Honda CR500R had been stolen from the farm by the winning bidder. That’s right—the bike was gone. There’s been a lot of talk online about whether there was some kind of deal between the buyer and seller before the auction, but as it stands, nothing is confirmed.
One thing’s for sure: $81K for a dirt bike is way out of our league.
Thanks for tuning in—make sure to check out the full coverage from some of the other creators who were there:
- Bad Q Garage: Watch Here
- Torq Hub Media: Watch Here
If you were there or have any thoughts on the auction, let us know in the comments.
— Aussie Garage Team
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