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News.com.au
2 days ago
- Automotive
- News.com.au
MCC boss David Jones' secret $2m Ferrari mancave up for grabs
A secret Melbourne warehouse stuffed with classic Ferraris, a century-old '6-666' number plate and decades of personal memorabilia is about to hit the market. Tucked away on Green St, Cremorne the 290sq m property belonged to the late David Jones — former Melbourne Cricket Club president, Tattersall's chairman and one of Victoria's most decorated civic figures. 'I'd be locked out': Mum's $65k home warning Now, following his death in February this year, the warehouse is going to auction, but what's inside has already stopped buyers in their tracks. The industrial building was Mr Jones' private man cave and museum. Inside? A 1972 Ferrari Dino GT, a 1955 MG Roadster, and the infamous 1913 '6-666' number plate. But that's just the beginning. Photos from Formula 1 circuits, rare car parts, and decades of hand-picked memorabilia line the walls in what's been described as part gallery, part man cave, and part shrine to automotive obsession. Colliers Melbourne director Ben Baines, who first visited the space with Mr Jones himself, said the passion was unmistakeable. 'It definitely wows you, not just the quantity, but the quality,' Mr Baines said. 'David was pointing things out with such enthusiasm. The stories, the history, it was incredible.' While the luxury collectibles will be sold separately via Doningtons, the warehouse itself is tipped to fetch north of $2m. And Mr Baines said buyers are already circling. 'We've had strong interest, mostly locals, some within 5km, looking to do something similar,' he said. 'Either use it to store cars, art, or convert it into a creative office space. These kinds of warehouses just don't come up in Cremorne.' The Colliers Melbourne director who has worked in the suburb for over 15 years, said it was one of the most distinctive listings he'd ever handled. 'It's not your typical man cave, no bar or pool table. It's more like a hybrid art gallery with a personal legacy running through every piece, Mr Baines said. Cremorne is one of Melbourne's most tightly held commercial markets. And with freehold warehouse stock under 400sq m in extreme short supply, Baines expects demand to be fierce. 'The broader commercial market is also showing some green shoots,' he added. 'We're seeing more interstate and overseas interest again, but this one's definitely struck a chord with locals.' Mr Jones, who held titles including Officer of the order of Australia (AO) was a quiet powerhouse in Melbourne's sporting and philanthropic circles and now, so is the space he left behind. 116 Green St, will go to auction on-site at 12:30pm on Thursday, July 3.
South Wales Guardian
27-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Prince of Wales's Stakes an option for White Birch
Having fought out a thriller with Los Angeles when beaten a neck on his return to action earlier this month, John Joseph Murphy's five-year-old had to settle for fourth behind Aidan O'Brien's Irish Derby winner this time around after a less than smooth passage through the high-class Group One event. Beaten under two lengths, many deemed the son of Ulysees an unlucky loser, with connections happy with both White Birch's performance and well-being in the aftermath. A special performance from Los Angeles, who found another gear to reign Anmaat back in, handing Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore the Tattersalls Gold Cup 👏@Tattersalls_ie | @curraghrace — Horse Racing Ireland (@HRIRacing) May 25, 2025 'He's come out of the race very well and was fresh yesterday morning, we're very pleased with how he is,' said George Murphy, assistant to his father. 'He ran a super race and things didn't just work out on the day, but that happens sometimes. We were pleased with how he turned up and performed.' White Birch had thrived in the early part of 2024 before injury kept him on the sidelines for the remainder of the year and having started the new campaign in a similar vein, connections could be tempted to head to Royal Ascot for an opportunity he was denied 12 months ago. Murphy added: 'I'd imagine we'll head to Royal Ascot now, we'll chat to the owners throughout the week and make a bit of a plan, but I would imagine the Prince of Wales's Stakes would be high on the agenda now. 'But there are plenty of options and he could maybe go straight for the Coral-Eclipse or something like that, so we won't make any definitive plan today and leave things fluid for the moment.'
North Wales Chronicle
27-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Prince of Wales's Stakes an option for White Birch
Having fought out a thriller with Los Angeles when beaten a neck on his return to action earlier this month, John Joseph Murphy's five-year-old had to settle for fourth behind Aidan O'Brien's Irish Derby winner this time around after a less than smooth passage through the high-class Group One event. Beaten under two lengths, many deemed the son of Ulysees an unlucky loser, with connections happy with both White Birch's performance and well-being in the aftermath. A special performance from Los Angeles, who found another gear to reign Anmaat back in, handing Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore the Tattersalls Gold Cup 👏@Tattersalls_ie | @curraghrace — Horse Racing Ireland (@HRIRacing) May 25, 2025 'He's come out of the race very well and was fresh yesterday morning, we're very pleased with how he is,' said George Murphy, assistant to his father. 'He ran a super race and things didn't just work out on the day, but that happens sometimes. We were pleased with how he turned up and performed.' White Birch had thrived in the early part of 2024 before injury kept him on the sidelines for the remainder of the year and having started the new campaign in a similar vein, connections could be tempted to head to Royal Ascot for an opportunity he was denied 12 months ago. Murphy added: 'I'd imagine we'll head to Royal Ascot now, we'll chat to the owners throughout the week and make a bit of a plan, but I would imagine the Prince of Wales's Stakes would be high on the agenda now. 'But there are plenty of options and he could maybe go straight for the Coral-Eclipse or something like that, so we won't make any definitive plan today and leave things fluid for the moment.'
Leader Live
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Prince of Wales's Stakes an option for White Birch
Having fought out a thriller with Los Angeles when beaten a neck on his return to action earlier this month, John Joseph Murphy's five-year-old had to settle for fourth behind Aidan O'Brien's Irish Derby winner this time around after a less than smooth passage through the high-class Group One event. Beaten under two lengths, many deemed the son of Ulysees an unlucky loser, with connections happy with both White Birch's performance and well-being in the aftermath. A special performance from Los Angeles, who found another gear to reign Anmaat back in, handing Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore the Tattersalls Gold Cup 👏@Tattersalls_ie | @curraghrace — Horse Racing Ireland (@HRIRacing) May 25, 2025 'He's come out of the race very well and was fresh yesterday morning, we're very pleased with how he is,' said George Murphy, assistant to his father. 'He ran a super race and things didn't just work out on the day, but that happens sometimes. We were pleased with how he turned up and performed.' White Birch had thrived in the early part of 2024 before injury kept him on the sidelines for the remainder of the year and having started the new campaign in a similar vein, connections could be tempted to head to Royal Ascot for an opportunity he was denied 12 months ago. Murphy added: 'I'd imagine we'll head to Royal Ascot now, we'll chat to the owners throughout the week and make a bit of a plan, but I would imagine the Prince of Wales's Stakes would be high on the agenda now. 'But there are plenty of options and he could maybe go straight for the Coral-Eclipse or something like that, so we won't make any definitive plan today and leave things fluid for the moment.'
Glasgow Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Prince of Wales's Stakes an option for White Birch
Having fought out a thriller with Los Angeles when beaten a neck on his return to action earlier this month, John Joseph Murphy's five-year-old had to settle for fourth behind Aidan O'Brien's Irish Derby winner this time around after a less than smooth passage through the high-class Group One event. Beaten under two lengths, many deemed the son of Ulysees an unlucky loser, with connections happy with both White Birch's performance and well-being in the aftermath. A special performance from Los Angeles, who found another gear to reign Anmaat back in, handing Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore the Tattersalls Gold Cup 👏@Tattersalls_ie | @curraghrace — Horse Racing Ireland (@HRIRacing) May 25, 2025 'He's come out of the race very well and was fresh yesterday morning, we're very pleased with how he is,' said George Murphy, assistant to his father. 'He ran a super race and things didn't just work out on the day, but that happens sometimes. We were pleased with how he turned up and performed.' White Birch had thrived in the early part of 2024 before injury kept him on the sidelines for the remainder of the year and having started the new campaign in a similar vein, connections could be tempted to head to Royal Ascot for an opportunity he was denied 12 months ago. White Birch (grey) has twice finished second to Los Angeles this season (Niall Carson/PA) Murphy added: 'I'd imagine we'll head to Royal Ascot now, we'll chat to the owners throughout the week and make a bit of a plan, but I would imagine the Prince of Wales's Stakes would be high on the agenda now. 'But there are plenty of options and he could maybe go straight for the Coral-Eclipse or something like that, so we won't make any definitive plan today and leave things fluid for the moment.'
