Make a Classic Offer at Shannons Summer Sale

MELBOURNE – November 19, 2009: Some of the best nameplates in the automotive business will be sold to the highest bidder at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on Monday (November 23).

Iconic models from Alfa-Romeo, Citroen, Daimler, Harley-Davidson, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce and Triumph are amongst the 20 no reserve vehicles in the auction, along with 21 items of no reserve automobilia, including two black and white Victorian numeric number plates.

Pride of place amongst the no reserve vehicles is taken by a well-presented 1987 Turquoise with Tan interior Mercedes-Benz 560SL fitted with both hard and soft tops that has travelled an indicated 98,297 miles (158,193km).

Imported from the United States in 1990, the car met Australian compliance regulations in 1992 but retains its American spec lights and bumpers, making it a standout vehicle. Shannons are quoting a guiding range of $16-$22,000.

Buyers in the $10,000-plus range have an eclectic range of Classics to choose from.

For an estimated $10-$15,000 you could drive home in an imposing Burgundy with Beige leather interior 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon that has recently benefited from substantial mechanical work by McDermott’s in Melbourne.

Very alternatively, there’s an original and well-presented 1971 fuel-injected Citroen DS21 Sedan with just 71,500km showing on its odometer.

More than $6,000 has recently been spent on the car’s steering, brakes and electrics, making it a sought-after classic for Citroen enthusiasts.

For around the same money, you could graduate to a beautiful, black 1986 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spyder. Being a late model, the Alfa comes with fuel injection and ABS brakes, making it a very useable and stylish daily classic.

As an Italian alternative, Shannons have a very presentable 1980 model Silver Fiat Spyder 2.0 litre sports car. Probably for a little less, you could have a stylish Pimento Red 1975 Triumph Stag Convertible with 144,000km showing on its odometer.

For Australian Muscle Car enthusiasts there’s a 1969 Holden HK Kingswood 307 V8 sedan that is believed to have started life as a Police car. Now fitted with aftermarket air conditioning, ‘dual-fuel’, a GTS steering wheel and a factory centre console, it is expected to sell in the $6-$10,000 range.

But the vehicle that has everyone talking is a very original 1973 Holden LJ Torana S Automatic that has been in the hands of one lady owner since new and is currently showing 104,710km on its odometer. Shannons are quoting a guiding range of $3-$6,000.

Other no reserve Classics include three Jaguars (a 1964 Mk10 3.8 Saloon, a 1980 XJ6, and a 1974 XJ6L) and a 1975 Daimler Sovereign.

For two-wheel enthusiasts there are two Vespas and a Puch scooter, a brace of Harley-Davidsons and two Honda trail bikes, with estimated selling prices of the bikes ranging from $2-$8,000.

For Vintage enthusiasts there is a very tidy and restored 1924 Dodge Tourer, while for number plate collectors, the Victorian black and white numerical plates ‘88.000’ ($15-$20,000) and ‘20.666’ ($10-$18,000) are up for grabs – also with no reserveSome of the best nameplates in the automotive business will be sold to the highest bidder at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on Monday (November 23).

Iconic models from Alfa-Romeo, Citroen, Daimler, Harley-Davidson, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce and Triumph are amongst the 20 no reserve vehicles in the auction, along with 21 items of no reserve automobilia, including two black and white Victorian numeric number plates.

Pride of place amongst the no reserve vehicles is taken by a well-presented 1987 Turquoise with Tan interior Mercedes-Benz 560SL fitted with both hard and soft tops that has travelled an indicated 98,297 miles (158,193km).

Imported from the United States in 1990, the car met Australian compliance regulations in 1992 but retains its American spec lights and bumpers, making it a standout vehicle. Shannons are quoting a guiding range of $16-$22,000.

Buyers in the $10,000-plus range have an eclectic range of Classics to choose from.

For an estimated $10-$15,000 you could drive home in an imposing Burgundy with Beige leather interior 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon that has recently benefited from substantial mechanical work by McDermott’s in Melbourne.

Very alternatively, there’s an original and well-presented 1971 fuel-injected Citroen DS21 Sedan with just 71,500km showing on its odometer.

More than $6,000 has recently been spent on the car’s steering, brakes and electrics, making it a sought-after classic for Citroen enthusiasts.

For around the same money, you could graduate to a beautiful, black 1986 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spyder. Being a late model, the Alfa comes with fuel injection and ABS brakes, making it a very useable and stylish daily classic.

As an Italian alternative, Shannons have a very presentable 1980 model Silver Fiat Spyder 2.0 litre sports car. Probably for a little less, you could have a stylish Pimento Red 1975 Triumph Stag Convertible with 144,000km showing on its odometer.

For Australian Muscle Car enthusiasts there’s a 1969 Holden HK Kingswood 307 V8 sedan that is believed to have started life as a Police car. Now fitted with aftermarket air conditioning, ‘dual-fuel’, a GTS steering wheel and a factory centre console, it is expected to sell in the $6-$10,000 range.

But the vehicle that has everyone talking is a very original 1973 Holden LJ Torana S Automatic that has been in the hands of one lady owner since new and is currently showing 104,710km on its odometer. Shannons are quoting a guiding range of $3-$6,000.

Other no reserve Classics include three Jaguars (a 1964 Mk10 3.8 Saloon, a 1980 XJ6, and a 1974 XJ6L) and a 1975 Daimler Sovereign.

For two-wheel enthusiasts there are two Vespas and a Puch scooter, a brace of Harley-Davidsons and two Honda trail bikes, with estimated selling prices of the bikes ranging from $2-$8,000.

For Vintage enthusiasts there is a very tidy and restored 1924 Dodge Tourer, while for number plate collectors, the Victorian black and white numerical plates ‘88.000’ ($15-$20,000) and ‘20.666’ ($10-$18,000) are up for grabs – also with no reserve.