Historic GTHO Falcons go under the hammer
Some famous Aussie nameplates are up for auction this weekendSome of Australia’s most loved muscle cars, including two Ford Falcon GTHOs, will go under the hammer at a Victorian auction later this week. And big results are being tipped.
Lloyds Auctions has confirmed the inaugural ‘Shepp Classic’ – a self-described collection of “classic cars, muscle and barn finds” – will take place at the at the Shepparton Motor Museum on April 29 from midday.
With historic car prices at record levels, culminating in the recent sale of a Holden Monaro HT for $312,000 in April, auction stakeholders are tipping big demand at this weekend’s event.
Headlining the auction is a 1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO Phase III in ‘Monza Green’. Described as “one of the most original” ‘Hoeys’ in the country, the collectible features a 351 V8 and four-speed manual gearbox. Inside, the interior is finished in light saddle trim.
Other local highlights include a fully-restored 1969 Ford Falcon XW GTHO Phase I finished in Grecian Gold with a black interior, a Holden Monaro HG GTS Monaro finished in vivid Indy Orange hue and a HK Monaro that comes with its first set of spark plugs on a wooden plinth.
For followers of US historics, a 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 and a 1966 Chevrolet El Camino are also for grabs. Those with a penchant for German exports should check out the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL before it goes under the hammer.
The auction will commence at noon this Saturday. More information is available from the Lloyds Auctions page.
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