Its primer-tone paintwork has long since lost its lustre; one headlight has no lens; its tyres are flat; its front end has sagged badly and its interior needs retrimming. But at Shannons upcoming Spring Timed Online Auction from 11-18 November, Lot No 18, this 1.6 metre long Austin J40 pedal car, could easily bring $3,000 or more, as restored examples have sold to young-at-heart Australian enthusiasts for nearly $10,000.
Shannons will auction a “Scott McLaughlin piece of history,” with all proceeds going to children’s cancer charity Camp Quality has been announced. The unique Ford Mustang GT Fastback was driven at the 2019 Superloop Adelaide 500 as part of the celebration of Ford Mustang’s Supercar competition
A fabulous assembly of rare veteran and vintage motorcycles from noted Victorian collector and enthusiast Warren Hicks is an early highlight of Shannons Timed Spring Online Auction from 11-18 November. With build dates ranging from circa-1907 to circa-1925, the six special motorcycles in Hicks' collection are all being offered with 'no reserve', giving two-wheel enthusiasts the opportunity to either start, or add to, a unique collection of early machines.
A stunning 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X sedan, believed to be one of the earliest of the 305 'Bathurst specials' built, is one of the stars of Shannons Timed Winter Online Auction on August 26, for which bids opens today.
If you've got a great classic car or motorcycle, or the latest model Supercar or Super Saloon, the missing finishing touch could be a set of black and white numerical number plates to set you apart from the others. Shannons has a choice of 28 VIC and NSW numerical plates at its upcoming 2020 Winter Timed Online Auction from 19-26 August.
A stunning 1972 Porsche 911E 2.4 whose 99 year-old vendor became its second owner 45 years ago in 1975, is a highlight of Shannons 2020 Winter Timed Online Auction from 19-26 August.
Registration plates from New South Wales and Victoria will be on the Auction Block at Shannons
Above: This Week's Car Review - 2020 Mitsubishi ASX Exceed Shannons has some fabulous enjoy-now or put-away two wheelers in its upcoming Timed Online Classic sale with seven great motorcycles crossing the virtual auction block from May 20-June 3. The leader of the classics is a stunning red, white and black 1960 Harley-Davidson FL Duo [...]
Above: This Week's Car Review - Subaru Forester Hybrid Long gone are the days when working vehicles played second fiddle to upmarket sedans. In today's Classic vehicle market, the cheapest commercial models are often more collectible if restored or customised. Shannons has a great selection of Australian and American working class heroes in its [...]
Above: Mustang GT Convertible Review The loosening of Covid-19 restrictions will provide us with the perfect opportunity to tour Australia and support bushfire-ravaged communities. And what better style to do this in this era of cheap petrol than behind the wheel of a classic American cruiser, with Shannons offering a broad and diverse selection [...]
