Rare quartet of Aussie icons headed to auction
Pair of Ford Falcon XA GTs, an XB John Goss Special and late-model HSV GTRS headline Shannons Autumn AuctionA quartet of classic and ionic Australian muscle cars will headline this year’s Shannons Autumn Auction and all four are tipped to go for more than $110,000.
The star cars comprise two comprising 1972 XA Ford Falcon GTs, a 1975 XB Ford Falcon John Goss Special and a 2017 Holden HSV GTSR, one of the last HSVs ever developed, produced and sold.
Of the two XAs, the ‘Yellow Fire’ example, is expected to draw the biggest sum – up to $150,000 – on account of its unique factory optional extras combination, including the rare and period-correct five-spoke ‘Sports’ alloy wheels, original white vinyl upholstery, and a number of factory performance parts originally earmarked for the cancelled Phase 4 GTHO.
An automatic transmission, power steering, air-conditioning, electric windows, dual exterior mirrors and retractable seat belts were also fitted from the factory, however, the three-speed auto has been swapped out for a four-speed Top Loader manual.
For vehicle number 682 of 1864 XA GT sedans produced, just about every element of the car’s powertrain and running gear has been rebuilt, reconditioned or replaced over the years, despite having just 19,166 miles on the clock.
The ‘Ivy Green’ example has covered an indicated 306,581km and heads in the other direction with a series of tasteful and “carefully conceived” modifications like the integration of a sequential manual gearshift to the four-speed factory transmission.
Like the other XA GT, the green example has been lovingly refurbished and is expected to fetch up to $110,000.
Upping the rarity factor as one of less than 800 ever made is the recently restored 1975 John Goss Special Hardtop that’s expected to go for anywhere between $140,000-$170,000.
More than $50,000 is said to have been spent on the refurbishment, with the only modifications being the widening of the original steel wheels to help them fill the arches better and provide a more purposeful stance befitting of the car’s motorsport legacy.
Flying the flag for GM, the single-owner 2017 Holden HSV GTSR automatic is anticipated to sell for up to $160,000 thanks in part to its obvious significance as one of the last HSVs ever produced and the hardly run-in 2203km it’s covered since delivery.
Included in the price is an unopened HSV car cover worth more than $1100 and a numbered gift key tag still in the original box.
Other cars of interest include a 2006 VZ HSV ClubSport HRT Edition, an unmodified manual 2002 Holden Monaro CV8, a 1975 Holden LH Torana V8 SL/R5000 and a 1970 ‘Hot Mustard’ VG Valiant Pacer.
Go to Shannons to view any of the cars on offer in the Autumn online auction, to be held over May 23-30.
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