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The annual Shannons Christmas Party with the Clubs raised more than $10,000 to support the family of Fujitsu V8 Supercar driver, Ashley Cooper, who died from brain injuries received from a high speed racing accident at the 2008 Clipsal 500 meeting in Adelaide.

Encouraged by Master of Ceremonies Glenn Ridge and guest speaker and Shannons ambassador Jim Richards, more that 300 guests including major car club office bearers dug deep at the Powerhouse on Albert Park Lake in Melbourne on November 29 to generate the funds for Ashley’s partner Casey and their two young children, Ella and Bailey.

The major fund-raising activity was the evening’s Celebrity Auction, with veteran Shannons Auctioneer Bill Wellwood giving a vintage performance, while a raffle for ‘hot laps’ with Jim Richards in his tarmac rally Porsche 911 GT2 raised additional money.

Leading organisations supporting the evening with donated products or services included Network 10 Sport, Exotic Limousines, Mini Customs, Bindara Estate Wines, Endota Spa, Berwick and artist Mike Harbar.

Guests were entertained throughout the evening by classic Rock band Ritchie and the Royals.

The organiser of the night, Shannons Business Development Manager for Victoria, Richard Sanders, said he was very proud to be able to offer some support and comfort to Casey and the children, especially at Christmas time.
“Shannons is a part of the Australian Motor Sport family and it’s wonderful that we are able to help,” he said. “A huge thanks to all those that contributed, both on the night and by donating items for the auction.”

Fund-raising proceeds from the evening are being donated to the Ashley Cooper Foundation via Transplant Australia, which is managing the public appeal for his family through its Trust Account, receiving donations and providing tax-deductible receipts.

All donations to the Ashley Cooper Foundation will be used for the maintenance, advancement and benefit of Ashley’s two children with Transplant Australia remitting 100 per cent of all funds to the family less any bank and credit card fees incurred in the transaction of those funds.

People wishing to donate to the Ashley Cooper Foundation can do so by phoning 1800 827 757, or visiting one of two websites: www.ashleycooper.com.au and www.transplant.org.au

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Shannons Auctioneers Christmas Party Fundraiser

The annual Shannons Christmas Party with the Clubs raised more than $10,000 to support the family of Fujitsu V8 Supercar driver, Ashley Cooper, who died from brain injuries received from a high speed racing accident at the 2008 Clipsal 500 meeting in Adelaide.
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A Hummer H1, sold unreserved for $69,000 at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on November 24.

Egged on by the enthusiastic auction crowd of around 700 people, bidding for the massive off-road vehicle developed from the HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) used by US Forces in the Gulf War began at $25,000 and soon soared through its pre-auction estimate of $40-$50,000 before selling to a local Hummer enthusiast in the room.

While the Hummer was the highest-priced vehicle lot of the auction, the top price went to a much smaller piece of metal - the Victorian numeric black and white number plate ‘293′, which made a strong $71,000.

In fact sales of the 11 Victorian black and white plates in the auction totalled $320,000, representing an average price of $29,000 per plate.

While the Hummer was the standout sale of the auction, most of the interest was in affordable entry-level classics in the $10-$25,000 range, with British and European sporting cars all being ‘on the money’.

A three-owner 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe that had covered just 91,508 miles from new sold for $23,000; a 1959 MGA 1600 Mk I Roadster in good condition sold for a strong $21,500; a 1985 Porsche 928S Coupe and a 1966 Jaguar MkII 3.4 manual saloon each made $14,000 and a 1987 (red) Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder brought $11,500.

Good buying amongst other classics in the auction were a 1994 right hand drive Ford Mustang V6 Coupe that sold for $15,000; a black 1961 Holden EK Special Sedan that made $11,500 and a 1985 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe in need of some body work that sold unreserved for $7,500.

Amongst other good results, a beautiful 1928 Chevrolet National Tourer that had covered less than 1,200 miles since a complete restoration in 1996 bringing $18,000 and a 1960 Harley-Davidson FL Duo-Glide motorcycle in great condition sold for $17,000.

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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.

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Shannons Melbourne Classic Car Auction Nov 24

Shannons has assembled a stunning line-up of 25 special vehicles and 27 memorabilia lots for its 10th annual auction at the Australian International Motor Show Auction on Sunday October 19, topped by a rare and highly collectable 1969 Boss 429 Mustang.
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