Muscle cars like this time-warp condition 'no reserve' Silver Fox 1969 XW GT are expected to bring in many thousands of dollars at Shannons Melbourne Late Summer Auction.
Muscle cars like this time-warp condition 'no reserve' Silver Fox 1969 XW GT are expected to bring in many thousands of dollars at Shannons Melbourne Late Summer Auction.
Big name GM, Ford and Chrysler Muscle Cars from Australian and the United States will be slugging it out for bragging rights at Shannons upcoming February 23 Melbourne Late Summer Auction.
All four Australian V8-engined combatants have four-speed manual gearboxes, making them event more sought-after by performance car enthusiasts and collectors.
Holden enthusiasts have a very special 'Bathurst Monaro' to cheer for - a very collectible 1968 Series I Holden HK GTS 327 coupe finished in Picardy Red with White upholstery and a rare dealer-fitted parchment vinyl roof.
This true survivor car of a hard-driving era has had just three owners from new and importantly retains its original running gear, including its four-speed Saginaw gearbox, Salisbury 10-bolt limited slip diff, factory tramp rods, Bathurst fuel tank and console-mounted tacho.
All the tags appear to have never been off the car, which has body number 81837KR-00216-K5 indicating it to be the 216th example made in Sydney.
Although the Monaro has spent the past 27 years in dry storage, it has been maintained regularly and runs well today, according to the vendor. Having last been registered in 2005, the NSW custom plates '327 HK' will be included if sold to a NSW buyer.
This unrestored and very collectible 1968 Series I Holden HK GTS 327 coupe is expected to sell in the $80,000-$100,000 range.
Just as appealing to Ford enthusiasts is the time warp condition 'no reserve' Silver Fox 1969 XW GT that was the winner of the award for 'Best Unrestored XW GT' at three GT Nationals.
One of 41 XW GTs built in June 1969 and originally delivered through Southern Motors of Hobart to its first owner, this stunning Falcon has a documented history - half of it in Tasmania - and is believed to have had just four owners from new.
Thought to be one of the last known Silver Fox Falcon GT still wearing most of its original paint, stripes and trademark decals, the GT is supplied with the all-important owner's manual and service books, indicating that it has travelled just 3,000 miles or so in the last 15 years, with its odometer currently presently 72,120 miles.
Because of their well-documented histories and rare unrestored condition, Shannons expect both the Monaro GTS and Falcon XW GT to sell in the $80,000-$100,000 price range.
Second-tier options for Australian Muscle Car enthusiasts are a 1972 four-speed manual Holden HQ SS 253 V8 sedan in the very 1970s colour scheme of 'Lettuce Alone' (lime green) with black vinyl and houndstooth cloth upholstery and a time warp 1975 Falcon XB GS Fairmont 351 V8 sedan - both fitted from new with the sporty option of a four-speed manual gearbox.
This 1972 four-speed manual Holden HQ SS 253 V8 former press car is expected to sell for nearly $35,000.
The HQ was one of the very first SS sedans completed in August 1972 and is thought to have been originally a Melbourne-built press test car.
The XB GS Fairmont was a highly-optioned ex-Ford executive car finished in the rarely seen colour combination of metallic Sandstone Beige with Chamois nylon cloth upholstery and is currently showing just over 100,000km, believed genuine, on its odometer.
Both cars are highly appealing to collectors because of their history and options, with Shannons quoting a guiding range of $30,000-$35,000 for the Holden and $30,000-$38,000 for the Fairmont.
American Muscle Car enthusiasts are also well catered for in the auction, with Classic '60s entries from GM, Ford and Chrysler.
GM's brawny representative is a nicely presented left-hand-drive 1977 'big block' Camaro 454-cid coupe fitted with a three-speed automatic transmission and a Hurst shifter.
This tough looking Camaro was imported into Australia in 2010 and has been registered on Victorian club plates ever since.
Adding to its appeal, it is fitted with an impressive sound system, making it the perfect cruise machine and an affordable piece of American muscle at its estimated selling range of $15,000-$20,000.
From Ford there is a classy 1964 Galaxie Fastback equipped with a 300 horsepower-rated 390-cid V8 with four barrel carburettor, 10.1:1 compression.
Reportedly having had just three owners from new, the Galaxie has been with the current owner for the past four years, forming part of a private collection of American classics. It is expected to sell in the $26,000-$32,000 range.
Finally from Chrysler, there is a rarely seen 1964 left hand drive Imperial Crown Coupe beautifully presented in black and in lovely condition.
Fitted with a 340HP V8, this ultimate Mopar luxury muscle machine comes from a private Australian collection and is a one of the very few examples in Australia, making it very desirable property at its expected selling range of $26,000-$32,000.
