SEVEN82MOTORS’ July auction is LIVE

Following the success of their last online stock drop auction in June, SEVEN82MOTORS are set to do it all again this month, with their July auction opening on Friday, 21 July, and running through to Monday, 31 July.

Last month’s auction, held in conjunction with the Cooly Rocks On festival, was massive, but this one has plenty to tempt aficionados of classic, custom, muscle and restomod cars, too. A total of 53 cars are on offer, all to the high standard that SEVEN82MOTORS are renowned for.

The July auction runs for eleven days, with bidding open from 6:00PM on Friday, 21 July, and closing at staggered times from 6:00PM (QLD time) on Monday, 31 July.

Inspections can be made at SEVEN82MOTORS’ premises (2 Palings Court, Nerang) on the following days:

- Thursday 27 July from 5:00PM to 8:00PM (Thursday Late Night Shopping)

- Saturday, 29 July, from 8:00AM to 2:00PM (Saturday Show Day)

- Monday 31 July from 9:00AM to 4:00PM (Last Minute Monday) for genuine inspections.

On the Thursday and Saturday Open Days, tours of the SEVEN82MOTORS garage will be available, with a DJ on site. The Brass Monkey Barber Shop open for haircuts and cut-throat shaves, and Big Benny’s Diner serving up classic diner food on the Thursday and Saturday Open Days, too. The ‘Rolla Girls’ will be on site and there’s also the neon collection, soda collection, Texaco collection and memorabilia display to check out.

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From classics and high-quality customs, hot-rods, show cars, street machines and muscle cars, there’s always something to appeal in a SEVEN82MOTORS stock drop auction. This one is no exception.

Od the 53 lots in the July auction, nine are being offered with No Reserve, too, including a 2018 Tickford Mustang Trans Am limited edition, ’63 XL Futura and ’65 XP Falcon sedans, rare 1936 Hudson Terraplane and an XY Falcon GT replica ute, to name a few.

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Auction Car Highlights

Lot 42 – 1975 Holden HJ Sandman

Genuine XX7 Sandman, 235 and 4spd manual, Statesman front end, new paint, custom interior

Originally finished in Jamaica Lime with Gazelle trim, and powered by a 253 V8 and four-speed manual, this genuine (XX7 plated, Brisbane built) Sandman panel van was purchased by the current owner in 2018.

A restoration by the owner has retained the essential Sandman character, but alterations and modernisations have been made in several areas, starting with the paint, which is now a metallic green. The Statesman front clip and tinted side windows reflect modifications that Sandmans like this received in period, while a less obvious alteration is wider GTS rear wheels.

Inside, the trim has been redone in black with green contrast stitching, there’s power steering and a GTS dash and steering wheel. A subtle rear fitout in the rear consists of a mattress and side curtains.

Drivetrain remains 253 and four-speed, but the V8 has gained a mild cam, Holley carby and MSD ignition, while the trans has received a new selector and clutch actuator.

Suspension and brakes have been fully refurbished, with the sale including a Holden Historical Services report confirming it’s a genuine Sandman.

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Lot 32 – 1941 Willys street rod coupe

Full custom build, fibreglass body, custom interior, 351 with 6/71 blower, C4 auto, leather interior

Starting with a reproduction fibreglass body, this Willys street rod was built over a number of years by the current owner, with work completed in 2007. Modifications include a one-piece tilt front end, suicide doors with shaved handles, a decked bootlid and 1950 Pontiac tail lights. The body sits on a custom chassis, with transverse monoleaf front suspension and a Jaguar IRS.

Brakes are mix of Falcon (front) and Jaguar (rear) discs, while the wheels are ET Gassers on the front and wide (20x10) Centerline Convo Pros on the rear.

The key to this build is its engine, which is a built 351 Windsor V8, with a GM 6/71 blower and dual Holley carbs added. Other engine work includes MSD coils and distributor, an upgraded cooling system, aftermarket headers and custom side-exit exhaust. The C4 auto was rebuilt and drives the rears through a Jaguar S-Type diff.

Inside, bucket seats and custom doorcards are trimmed in black leather. There’s a Lokar shifter, custom steering wheel, Kenwood stereo and power windows, while a Monster tach and Autometer temp and blower gauges augment a TPI-Tech instrument cluster.

For more details on this car, click HERE.

Lot 71 – 1971 Ford XY Falcon GT

Genuine GT, 351 V8, 4psd Toploader, full restoration, multiple award winning car, ICAARS inspected

The quality of the restoration conducted on this genuine, matching numbers XY Falcon GT is reflected in the number of awards it has won, including Gold and Silver awards at the GT Nationals in Adelaide, Bathurst and Brisbane.

Finished in True Blue paint with black interior (one of only 32 with this combination), this GT was delivered new to Cooma, NSW, and has know history. The previous owner had it for 23 years, while the current owner has made some minor improvements.

The matching numbers 351 Cleveland V8 has been rebuilt, with the engine bay restored to ‘Day One’ specification during the restoration. The 351 runs through a four-speed Toploader manual to a  9-inch diff, as per GT factory spec.

Genuine 5-slot wheels are fitted, with Option 52 Sports wheels included with the sale.

Inside, all GT-specific trim and details are in place, including the original seat trim, dash, crash pad, headlining and door cards.

The sale includes a Ford verification letter and ICAARS inspection report to confirm its status as a genuine XY GT.

For more details on this car, click HERE.

Lot 60 – 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS lowrider

Full custom build, interior/exterior engraving, hydraulic suspension, 327 V8, T400, Cruzin’ feature car

In terms of individuality, nothing in the SEVEN82MOTORS July auction beats this Chevy Impala in full lowrider spec.

While a quintessentially American car, much of the work was done here in Australia, including the paint, but the extensive engraving was done by hand in the US using genuine parts and panels instead of reproduction items. Once complete, the engraved interior and exterior pieces were chromed before being sent to Australia.

The muti-adjustable hydraulic suspension uses three pumps and eight batteries, while the 13-inch, 100-spoke wire wheels keep the lowrider look going.

Under the bonnet is the factory 327 V8, which has been rebuilt with a mild cam and electronic ignition, while the T400 auto runs to a braced Chevy diff.

Inside, the seats, doorcards and carpets have been replaced, a Dakota Digital instrument cluster has been fitted and there’s an Alpine sound system.

Previously featured in Cruzin’ magazine the level of detail on this car is mind blowing and really needs to be seen to be appreciated.

For more details on this car, which is really a rolling piece of art, click HERE.

Lot 21 – 1975 AMC Pacer X - NO RESERVE

Very rare in Australia, special ‘X’ package, many factory options,4.0lt six, 3spd auto 

Promoted as America’s “first wide small car” when it was released for the 1975 model year, the Pacer was as wide as most full-sized cars of the period, but significantly shorter. It also had great vision, with 37 percent of the Pacer’s body surface being glass.

Fitted with the standard 4.0-litre (242ci) inline six and three-speed manual transmission, this particular car was well optioned from the factory, with power sterign, ait conditioning and an 8-track player fitted. The X package on this car was available from 1975 to 1977 and included a front sway bar, extra chrome trim outside, sports wheels and Pacer X decals.

Inside, the X package came with vinyl bucket seats, custom trim, a floor shifter and sports steering wheel as standard. 

Displaying only 18,993 miles on the odometer (believed genuine), this Pacer is certainly a rarity here and could possibly be the only one with the X package in the country. It’s described as being well looked after by collectors since arriving in Australia.

For more details on this car, click HERE.

Also Available – Aussie

Of the other lots consigned for the SEVEN82MOTORS July online auction, Aussie classics include a ’72 Holden HQ SS, ’68 Ford XT Falcon GT replica, ’69 Holden HK Brougham, custom ’67 Holden HR ute, ’69 Holden HT v8 ute, ’77 Holden LX Torana SS hatch, ’77 Ford XC Fairmont hardtop and many others.

Also Available – American

Other American vehicles in this auction include a genuine 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 with a  concours level restoration, a blown ’68 Camaro, ’36 Ford coupe, custom ’70 Dodge Charger 500, a super funky ’85 Ford Bronco XLT, ’71 Chev Corvette 454, ’50 Ford single spinner, ’65 Cadillac Coupe de Ville and several classic Mustangs.

Also Available – Utes and Pickups

If your tastes swing towards commercial vehicles, there are several classic and custom examples available in the June online auction, including a ’73 Ford F100 previously belonging to dual MotoGP world Champion Casey Stoner, a ’36 Ford hot rod pickup previously featured in JUST CARS, a

supercharged ’42 Fargo pickup, ’65 VW Kombi 23-window and a custom ’53 F100, amongst others

The SEVEN82MOTORS July online auction opens for bidding from 6:00PM on Friday, 21 July, and runs to Monday, 31 July, with staggered closing times from 6:00PM (QLD time) on the day.

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