An impressive selection of 38 high quality classic vehicles has been assembled for Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on November 24, with vendors responding to the current economic climate with very realistic prices.
Lovers of European sporting classics have plenty to get excited about, with a very rare factory right hand drive, 1959 Facel Vega HK500 and a beautiful 1964 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 coupe providing the opportunity to enter the world market for these highly desirable cars at very realistic prices.
Shannons expect the French-built, Chrysler V8-engined Facel Vega to sell for $100-$125,000 and the restored and very desirable V12 Ferrari with its four-speed manual gearbox to bring $150-$180,000 - keen value on the International stage.
Equally-desirable for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts is the fully-restored, Australian delivered, factory right hand drive 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, finished in unblemished red paintwork with black interior and period accessories, with an estimated selling range of $90-$105,000.
An interesting vehicle expected to sell for around a quarter of its new price is the little-used Hummer H1 that was originally purchased at the Melbourne Motor Show new by flamboyant Australian tennis star Mark Philippoussis.
With just 29,700km showing on its odometer, the now-collectible Hummer with its 6.5 litre turbocharged V8 GM diesel engine is in excellent overall condition, but is being sold as a ‘project vehicle’ with no reserve price as some easily-replaceable exterior hardware and interior trim have been removed.
Shannons expect it to sell with no reserve price for $40-$50,000, making it a very attractive proposition for off-road adventurers compared to its replacement price.
A great range of Australian muscle cars on offer is topped by a beautifully-presented, matching numbers 1972 Chrysler VH Charger E49 R/T ‘Bathurst’ coupe freshly repainted in its original Mercury Silver with black stripes.
This ultimate Charger - one of just 145 E49 models built - features an upgraded 300HP six-cylinder engine and a new four-speed gearbox for Chrysler’s 1972 Bathurst campaign. It was the fastest accelerating Australian Muscle Car in its era, sprinting from 0-100km/h in just on 6.0 seconds.
Shannons guiding range for the E49 Charger is $140-$165,000 - great value for one of Australia’s top three collectible muscle cars.
Equally desirable for Holden muscle car enthusiasts is a superbly maintained and original white LH Torana L34 sedan ($100-$120,000), while for collectors, there is a 1977 LX Torana hatchback, featuring a genuine ‘ GMP&A’ A9X replacement body shell and fitted with all the wanted Bathurst racing options ($130-$160,000).
The auction also offers a major opportunity for memorabilia enthusiasts and number plate collectors, with 11 black and white Victorian numerical plates on offer, including the triple digit ‘293′, ‘701′ and ‘707′ and the Porsche favourite ‘99.111′ - all with very realistic reserve prices.
Auction info www.shannons.com.au
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Shannons Melbourne Classic Car Auction Nov 24
