Ford Festival at Shannons Winter Auction

• Rare ‘brass era’ Model T Tourer

• Choice of three Model As

• Rare 1962 Consul Capri Coupe

• Restored Ford Fairlane 500 ‘Tank’ Sedan

It will be a Ford Festival at Shannons Melbourne Winter Auction on July 13, with 13 Veteran, Vintage and Classic Fords spanning more than 80 years – four with ‘no reserve’ – crossing the block.

This award-winning ‘brass-era’ 1912 Model T Tourer that has covered around 500 miles since a nut and bolt restoration 20 years ago, is the oldest of the 13 Fords in Shannons Melbourne Winter Auction on July 13.

For early Model T enthusiasts there is a rare and award-winning ‘brass-era’ 1912 Model T Tourer, still resplendent after covering only around 500 miles since an exhaustive nut and bolt restoration 20 years ago.

Coming from a larger collection of Model Ts, this highly-desirable Veteran in ready to show condition is expected to sell in the $38,000-$46,000 range.

Another Model T in the auction – this time from the Vintage era – is a lovely, restored and well looked-after 1923 Ford Model T Roadster.

Finished in burgundy with black wings and optional painted wire wheels, Shannons believe the Ford will appeal to Model T collectors and expect it to sell in the $16,000-$22,000 range.

With interest in period Hot Rods at an all time high, this Ray McDonald-built, circa-1923 T-Bucket Rod is expected to sell well below its build cost in the $15,000-$20,000 range.

A very different Model T in the auction is a Ray McDonald-built, circa-1923 T-Bucket Rod, powered by a Holden 253-cid V8 engine mated to a three-speed automatic with a B&M Shifter and a Jaguar disc brake rear-end.

Although out of circulation for some time, the T-bucket remains in remarkably good condition today and with interest in period Hot Rods at an all time high, it is expected to sell in the $15,000-$20,000 range – well below its build cost.

This all-steel bodied ‘no reserve’ circa 1928 Ford Model A Roadster being offered in ‘project condition’ with no reserve at Shannons Melbourne Winter Auction on July 13, could be the perfect starting point for a Hot Rod project at its anticipated selling price of $3,000-$6,000.

Shannons also have three Model A Fords in the Auction – a 1928 Tourer and a 1930 Roadster – both older restorations and each expected to sell for $14,000-$18,000 – plus a circa-1928 Model A ‘Project’ to be offered with ‘no reserve’.

Making the ’30 Roadster even more appealing, it has a number of Deluxe features, including its luggage rack, side-mounted spare wheel and cowl lamps.

The all-steel bodied ‘no reserve’ Roadster comes with most of the bodywork, radiator and chassis, with front and rear axles, wheels, engine block and gearbox, making it the perfect starting point for a Hot Rod project at its anticipated selling price of $3,000-$6,000.

This rare survivor of Ford's Canadian-sourced right-hand 1961 Ford Fairlane Tank sedan is expected to sell with ‘no reserve’ for $18,000-$22,000.

Lovers of Classic Fords are also spoilt for choice at the Auction.

‘Treasures’ on offer include a restored and Australian-delivered 1961 Ford Fairlane Tank sedan that has been in the current family's ownership for the past 27 years.

This rare survivor of Ford's Canadian-sourced right-hand drive luxury car with its 332-cid V8 engine and two-speed automatic transmission, is one of the few left on the road in Australia. It is offered with ‘no reserve’ and is expected to bring $18,000-$22,000.

Two Ford Mustangs from different eras will also be going under the gavel on July 13 – a left hand drive 1967 Mustang Coupe sourced in California by the current owner, who restored it over a three-year period and a 1994 right hand drive GT 5.0 HO Coupe fitted with an up-rated 351-cid engine.

The well cared-for 1967 Mustang is expected to sell in the $24,000-$28,000 range, while the 1994 model is offered with ‘no reserve’ and is expected to bring $10,000-$15,000.

British Ford lovers also two interesting Fords to cheer for – a 1967 Mark I Cortina 440 Sedan and a rare 1962 Consul Capri Coupe.

Discovered at Cohuna on the Murray River around four years ago after sitting in a shed undisturbed for more than 20 years, the well-preserved Cortina has just 91,671 miles showing on its odometer - believed original – with Shannons expecting it to sell with ‘no reserve’ in the $6,000-$10,000 range.

This 1962 Ford Consul Capri is one of a handful now on the road in Australia and is expected to sell in the $15,000-$20,000 range.

One of the most glamorous Ford models ever made, the Capri is one of a handful on the road in Australia and has been extensively improved and upgraded with a 1500cc engine. Because of its rarity, it is expected to sell in the $15,000-$20,000 range.

Finally, Aussie Ford lovers have two true blue Fords to cheer for.

The 1971 XY Ute on offer has been upgraded to 351 V8 specs and is now fitted with a 440HP 351 Cleveland V8, Top Loader and 9-inch diff, while cosmetically it has been enhanced to 'GS' appearance.

As an alternative for Ford Muscle fans, there is a 1982 Ford XE Fairmont Ghia ESP '351 improved' sedan.

Originally a six-cylinder Fairmont Ghia ESP, the previous owner of this exceptional example extensively upgraded the car, installing a 351-cid V8 and top loader manual gearbox, rebuilt the suspension all round and fitted a new carburetor, making it a great club car.

Because if their upgraded specs, both Australian Falcons are expected to sell in the $22,000-$28,000 range.

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