An Australian theme will underline Shannons’ Sydney Summer Auction on February 20 as nine home-grown classics up for grabs.
Headlining the auction is a well restored 1957 Holden FE Special sedan. Finished in Shoreline Beige this model features a number of rare period extras certain to see it fetch a princely sum. Shannons is quoting a guiding range of between $18,000 and $24,000.
Equally desirable, a two-tone Ivory over Saltbush Green 1964 Holden EH Special sedan is presented “as is” in an unrestored condition. This highly original model is fitted with a 149ci ‘red’ motor and three-speed manual transmission. Shannons is quoting a guiding range of between $20,000 and $25,000.
Muscle car enthusiasts will appreciate an ivory and black 1976 Holden LX Torana SL/R 5000 sedan. Offered for sale with no reserve the model is not fitted with its original engine. Despite this, Shannons estimate the model will still fetch upwards of $25,000.
Keeping the ‘Australia’s Own’ theme running, a customised 1955 Holden FJ sedan with VN Commodore running gear is expected to attract bids between $14,000 and $18,000, while a rare 1962 Holden EK Special station wagon is offered for sale with no reserve. It is likely to attract bids of up to $12,000.
Ford fans are not forgotten with the opportunity to acquire a collectable 1968 Ford XT Falcon GT in polar white. The model is one of just 317 examples to be fitted with an optional three-speed automatic. Shannons are quoting a guiding range of $35,000 to $40,000.
Other Fords available at auction include a “largely original” 1969 Ford XW Falcon sedan fitted with the model’s base 221ci six-cylinder engine and three-speed manual transmission ($10,000-$15,000) and a two-owner 1970 Ford ZD Fairlane ‘K’ Code with 351ci V8 engine and T-bar automatic transmission. Having travelled 128,687 miles since new, Shannons expect bids of between $24,000 and $30,000.
Finally, Chrysler enthusiasts have the chance to bid on a rare 1966 Valiant VC Wayfarer ute. The model has undergone a refresh of its mechanical and cosmetic components which includes the fitment of a rare 273ci V8 engine and three-speed automatic transmission. Indicating just 59,323 miles, of which the vendor believes to be genuine, it is expected to fetch between $18,000 and $24,000.
The Shannons Sydney Summer Auction will be held on February 20.
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