No reserve treats for Shannons Melbourne Auction
17 of the 40 classic car and motorcycle lots consigned are being offered with no reserve, covering a diverse range of makes, models and vehicle types.
Performance car enthusiasts are faced with an interesting choice of three very different Ford V8-powered vehicles - an Australian-built 1997 Cobra Replica roadster, a 1967 right hand drive Ford Mustang coupe and a 1971 Falcon XY 'GT Replica' Ute. Shannons expect the 'Cobra' to bring $28,000-$34,000, the Mustang to make $18,000-$24,000 and the XY Ute to sell for $14,000-$20,000.
Enthusiasts wanting a classy European classic may be interested in the 1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1 2+2 'Project' coupe, a metallic gold 1973 Volvo P1800ES wagon, or the slick 1983 BMW 635CSi, one of the most desirable of the 6 Series coupes in'JPS' black & gold. Quirkier classics include a 1960 Fiat 500 Nuova, and a very low kilometre two-tone grey 1988 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston sedan.
Other lots of interest include a very original 1955 Holden FJ Standard sedan, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL saloon, RHD 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-door hardtop, 1999 Subaru Impreza WRX that has had a documented $84,000 spent on its performance upgrades, and a 1927 Morris Cowley van featured in the TV series 'The Sullivans'.
All the above mentioned lots are being offered at no reserve. For more details, go to shannons.com.au