Aussie classics shine at Shannons Melbourne Late Summer Auction

While they didn't top the sales from February's auction (that honour went to a 1958 Chevy Corvette that sold for $102,000), classic Australian Holden and Ford sedans and coupes were still popular. A 1968 HK Brougham 307ci V8 sedan believed to have covered just 73,300 miles from new and a one-owner 'poverty pack' 1974 HQ Monaro coupe fitted with the 202ci six cylinder engine and three-speed manual transmission both selling for $22,000.

A very original 1975 HJ Monaro 253ci V8 sedan from a deceased estate brought $22,500, a fully-restored, three-owner 1978 Ford XC Fairmont GXL 351ci sedan retro-fitted with a Tremec five-speed manual realised $25,000 and a one owner 1984 Holden WB Statesman DeVille 308 V8 automatic sedan showing just 51,300 indicated kilometres offered with 'no reserve' made $15,500.

Other Aussie clasics of interest included a 1969 Ford ZC Fairlane sedan, finished in Diamond White with tan vinyl interior, which sold for $12,000 and a rare and very original 1969 Holden HK Premier station wagon, equipped with a 186 6-cylinder and automatic, which sold for $10,500.

British and European luxury saloons also produced good results, with a star being a fully-restored, very early-build, right hand drive Jaguar Mk II 3.4-litre with automatic transmission and overdrive selling for $30,000.

A Sydney-delivered 1951 Bentley Mk VI Saloon with an extensive history file brought $23,000 and a 1968 Daimler 250 V8 Saloon with 82,099 indicated miles made $13,600 - $100 more than a 1969 V8-engined Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 litre Saloon.

Full results and further details from Shannons Late Summer Classic Auction can be found at www.shannons.com.au

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