Investor Presentation · 2026

Where Champions
Curate the Field

A digital-first, ultra-premium auction house for prestige, classic, and high-performance motorcars — anchored by F1 World Champion Alan Jones and built on forensic automotive authority.

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Digital auctions now 60% of global transaction volume Year-one GMV target: $5,000,000 Inaugural auction: 10 curated hero lots 25 live premium auctions per week at cadence Alan Jones — 1980 F1 World Champion The Motorsport Standard — F1-grade inspection protocols Digital auctions now 60% of global transaction volume Year-one GMV target: $5,000,000 Inaugural auction: 10 curated hero lots 25 live premium auctions per week at cadence Alan Jones — 1980 F1 World Champion The Motorsport Standard — F1-grade inspection protocols

60% Of auctions now digital globally
$5M Year-one GMV target
25 Premium auctions per week
10 Hero lots at inaugural auction

Trust is the
Rarest Commodity

The collector car market is bifurcated between volume-driven enthusiast platforms and entertainment-first social channels. Neither delivers the forensic automotive authority that high-net-worth buyers demand at six and seven figures. Grand Prix Auctions fills that gap.

The Champion's Seal

Every marquee lot personally assessed by Alan Jones and our specialist team. Verifiable, credentialled provenance that no purely algorithmic platform can replicate — and that serious collectors pay a premium for.

The Motorsport Standard

F1-grade inspection protocols via a decentralised network of marque-specific mechanics. 150+ point photography, paint-meter readings, and cold-start video on every listing — without exception.

Zero-Latency Platform

Hardened real-time bidding infrastructure with automatic sniper-protection clock extensions, instant push notifications, and cross-border luxury escrow integration that protects both parties at closing.


Alan Jones
1980 F1 World Champion

Alan Jones
1980 Formula One
World Drivers' Champion
Master of Curation

"When a car carries genuine racing pedigree, every buyer deserves to know exactly what they're acquiring. That's what I intend to guarantee."

An ambassador of Alan's calibre isn't a marketing asset — he is the operational backbone of our consignment pipeline, unlocking off-market private garage collections that purely algorithmic platforms cannot touch.

  • 1980 Formula One World Drivers' Champion
  • Winner — Monaco GP, British GP, United States GP
  • Deep network across the global collector car community
  • Personally oversees Champion's Seal assessments on tier-one lots
  • Fronts mini-documentary content driving emotional bidding activity
  • Inbound consignment magnet — projected 70% inbound growth by Month 6

Transparent,
Performance-Aligned

A hybrid commission structure that lowers barriers for quality consignments while sustaining the premium operational standard every bidder expects from a world-class platform.

Enthusiast $50,000 — $150,000
Seller listing fee $99 flat
Buyer's premium 5% (cap $6k)
Hypercar / Historic $500,000+
Seller listing fee Free to list
Buyer's premium 4% concierge

From Concept to
First Closing Hammer

Phase 1 — Months 1–3 Pre-Launch & The Alpha List

High-production landing page with Alan Jones teaser content. Exclusive waitlist for the first 500 verified bidders — receiving lifetime premium access and zero seller fees on their first listing. Identity verification required to build buyer quality from day one.

Phase 2 — Months 4–5 The Inaugural Auction

A single-week global event featuring exactly 10 curated Hero Lots spanning six decades of performance — from classic 1970s Australian touring icons to modern hypercars. Anchored by Alan Jones. Global PR push targeting Top Gear, Evo, Petrolicious, and mainstream financial press.

Phase 3 — Months 6–12 Operational Cadence

Ramp to 25 live premium auctions per week. Achieve $5M Gross Merchandise Value across the first two auction quarters. Establish repeatable consignment pipeline via the Hunting Desk and the compounding inbound effect of Alan's network.


Investing in
Market Authority

Technology-efficient architecture means capital is directed where it matters — market penetration and supply acquisition, not infrastructure overhead. API-first platform construction keeps the tech budget lean while delivering a premium experience.

Use of Funds

Global Marketing & CAC 60%
Operations & Specialist Team 25%
Tech Platform & Legal 15%

12-Month Milestones

M1 Platform deployed and 10 inaugural Hero Lots secured for launch auction event
$5M Gross Merchandise Value achieved across the first two auction quarters
25 Live premium auctions per week at steady operational cadence, driving profitability via uncapped buyer premiums

Partner With Us

The Podium Awaits.
Secure Your Place.

Grand Prix Auctions is accepting introductions from aligned investors and strategic partners for our seed round. Contact us to receive the full investor deck and financial model.