Big American line up for Shannons Melbourne Sale
Some spectacular convertible and pillarless hardtop American cars from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s are going under the hammer at Shannons Melbourne Late Summer Auction on Monday (February 19).
This ultra-rare and collectible left-hand drive 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Convertible is expected to sell in the $65,000-$75,000 range.
Topping the drop-tops are two great left-hand drive Classics - an ultra-rare and collectible left-hand drive 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Convertible ($65,000-$75,000) and a fabulous, low mileage 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster presented in wonderful, preserved condition ($80,000-$90,000).
Making it very special, the Dodge is one of just 236 Coronet R/T convertibles built and comes to auction following an exacting restoration back to its original specs.
This fabulous, low mileage 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster presented in wonderful, preserved condition, is expected to sell for $80,000-$90,000.
The '56 Corvette is a Bloomington Gold Survivor and NCRS Preservation Award winner and is in exceptional condition, with its odometer showing just 34,597 miles.
This stylish 1964 Ford Galaxie '460 Enhanced’ Coupe that has been extensively restored and fitted with an upgraded drivetrain is expected to bring $36,000-$40,000.
American Ford enthusiasts are well catered for, with a stylish left-hand drive 1964 Ford Galaxie '460 Enhanced' Coupe that has been extensively restored and fitted with an upgraded drivetrain ($36,000 - $42,000), while for GM followers, there is a lovely, right hand drive 1957 Chevrolet Belair 'Pillarless' Sedan that is expected to sell in the $46,000 - $54,000 range.
This rare and fabulous 1959 Buick Invicta 4 Door ‘ Flat Top’ Pillarless finished in Snowcrest White with a Gothic Gold Metallic roof, is being offer for sale with ’no reserve’ it is expected to make $24,000-$30,000.
Finally, there are two great 'no reserve' Big Americans in the auction - a rare and fabulous, left hand drive 1959 Buick Invicta 4 Door 'Flat Top' Pillarless Hardtop finished in Snowcrest White with a Gothic Gold Metallic roof (one of just 670 assembled in Canada and the only example originally finished in its colour combination) that is expected to bring $24,000 - $30,000.
This 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible in great original condition that is believed to have had just two owners from new is being offered with ’no reserve’ at Shannons Melbourne Late Summer Auction on Monday (February 19), where it is expected to bring $35,000 - $45,000.
The other 'no reserve' American is an equally-desirable left-hand drive 1963 327-V8 engined Chevrolet Impala Convertible in great original condition that is believed to have had just two owners from new, which Shannons say would be perfect for an Impala collector at it estimated selling range of $35,000 - $45,000.
View all lots in the Shannons February 19 Melbourne Late Summer Classic Auction
For more information on the auction contact the Melbourne Auction Team on (03) 8588 0809 or email auctions@shannons.com.au.
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