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Mercedes SLs Steal Spotlight in Shannons Sydney Sale

Mercedes SLs Steal Spotlight in Shannons Sydney Sale

07 May 2013

Two striking SL Mercedes-Benz roadsters at Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction on May 6 caught the eye of collectors, who paid $91,000 for a cream, Australian-delivered 1959 190SL and $89,000 for a red former concours-winning 1964 'Pagoda roof' 230SL - both comfortably above their pre-sale estimates.

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American Iron 'Steels' Shannons Sydney Sale

American Iron 'Steels' Shannons Sydney Sale

01 May 2013

Forget the Pilbara, Australia's biggest 'iron' will at Shannons Sydney Autumn Auction on Monday (May 6), where two vast Cadillacs and a Shelby GT500 Replica Fastback are going under the hammer.

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World interest in Hilder-Smith Collection at Shannons Melbourne Sale

World interest in Hilder-Smith Collection at Shannons Melbourne Sale

30 April 2013

Enthusiasts from Europe and New Zealand battled with Australian floor and phone bidders for important vintage sporting cars and parts from the collection of Victorian Sporting Car Club identity and competitor Ted Hider-Smith at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on April 29.

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Stunning S Series Valiant in Shannons Sydney Sale

Stunning S Series Valiant in Shannons Sydney Sale

30 April 2013

A simply stunning jet black with red interior 1962 S Series Chrysler Valiant sedan that has had more than $50,000 lavished on its total restoration is a standout vehicle of Shannons Sydney autumn classic Auction next Monday (May 6).

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Mustangs Muster for Shannons Melbourne Sale

Mustangs Muster for Shannons Melbourne Sale

26 April 2013

Four magnificent Mustangs - three with rare manual gearboxes and three with right hand drive - have been mustered for Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on Monday (April 29).

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Unique 'MGC Prototype' Replica at Shannons

Unique 'MGC Prototype' Replica at Shannons

26 April 2013

The six-cylinder engined MGC was originally proposed as a replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000, but as it was in production for less than two years, it has become increasingly collectible today.

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Euro style in fashion at Shannons

Euro style in fashion at Shannons

09 April 2013

As the old Hugo Boss adage goes, True style is never out of fashion], and that applies in spades to several classic European coupes that are going under the hammer at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction on April 29.

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Vintage 'treasure chest' at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction

Vintage 'treasure chest' at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction

07 March 2013

A fascinating private collection of sought-after Vintage sporting cars – including a chain-driven Frazer Nash that took part in the first Australian Grand Prix meeting at Phillip Island in 1928 – is a special highlight of Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction on April 29.

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Bidding Hot at Shannons Melbourne Late Summer Sale

Bidding Hot at Shannons Melbourne Late Summer Sale

19 February 2013

The weather was stinking hot and so was the bidding at Shannons Late Summer Classic Auction in Melbourne on February 18, with a strong 80 per cent clearance rate on the 66 vehicle and memorabilia lots offered.

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