Shannons Car Insurance Australia
Style without $
Those wanting style without the usually associated expense will be attracted to the factory right-hand drive 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe that is being offered unreserved, with an estimated selling price of $10-$15,000.
Used as a regular daily driver by a prominent Sydney businessman, the car is fitted with period Behr air conditioning and four-speed automatic transmission and presents well, with its interior having a nice patina of age.
Hey Mr. Sandman
The Holden HQ Sandman remains an enduring icon of the 1970s, but not many people know that the Sandman package comprising the GTS dashboard, bucket seats, GTS stripes, different wheels and tyres and either 253-cid or 308-cid V8 drivetrain was available on both HQ Utes as well as Panel Vans.
The one-owner, 1974 Sandman Ute being auctioned on Monday is in very original condition other than its five-speed Supra gearbox and recent respray in its original metallic green colour scheme.
Shannons expect it to sell for $12-$16,000.
Boxster on a budget
Porsche Boxster enthusiasts on a budget will be interested in its 1972 mid-engined progenitor - a four cylinder 2.0 litre Porsche 914 - that is expected to sell for $12-$16,000 at Monday's auction.
The fully-restored silver example being sold comes with receipts for over $20,000 worth of recent work and represents a very attractive entry into Porsche ownership without the usual financial pain.
T-Bird for Falcon money
For $15-$25,000 you could have a used Falcon, but the 1960 Ford Thunderbird coupe being auctioned by Shannons on Monday will unquestionably get you a lot more attention.
The last of the 'Square Birds', this left hand drive 1960 model comes with the desirable "Golde Edition" sun roof option (one of just 2,536 T-Birds so equipped) and is in original, very sound condition today.
Shannons say that apart from a few minor blemishes in the paintwork and splits to the front seats, the Thunderbird is a very tidy car and would make a very affordable weekend cruiser with a lot of potential.
Real Shelby, or Shelby looks at half the price
Shannons are selling a menacing factory Black Jade 1969 Shelby Mustang GT500 on Monday with an expected sale price of $90-$120,000.
However Mustang lovers with fewer ponies in their paddock will be looking at the similar-bodied and very original and unmolested big block 1968 fastback as a great alternative at around half the price at $50-$58,000.
The well-presented Wimbledon White factory 390 S-Code Mustang presents well according to Shannons and comes with a number of desirable options, including the GT Equipment Group, C-6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission, Visibility Group, Wide Oval Radial tyres, power disc brakes, power steering, tilt-away steering wheel, Selectaire Air Conditioning, AM radio and Interior Decor Group.
Collectible MG
Being the forerunner of the TC, the fully-restored and 1936 MG TA roadster being offered in Monday's auction represents an opportunity to acquire a car that is very collectible on the world market for a very affordable price.
The TA being auctioned is the 107th example built, and importantly retains the original MPJG engine.
Shannons estimate it will sell in the $32-$40,000 range.
See Shannons for more information:
All lots on display this weekend
Monday's auction will be held from 7.00pm at Unit B, 12 Frederick St, St.Leonards (enter via 65 Reserve Rd). All 26 vehicle and 17 memorabilia lots will be available for inspection over this weekend from 9.00am-4.00pm both days.
For further media information and images, contact:
Michael Browning (03) 9879 9111 / 0418 324 328
For further auction information, contact:
Ian or Isaac on (02) 9438 9315, Damien on (02) 9438 9405 or Christophe on 0413 567 308.
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