Locally-built customs star in Shannons Sydney Winter Auction
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Locally-built customs star in Shannons Sydney Winter Auction

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By Shannons - 31 August 2016
  • Customised 1950s American cruisers in demand
  • Mercedes-Benz 300SE Cabriolet heading overseas
  • All memorabilia and 96 per cent of vehicles sold on the night
 
Two spectacular 1950s American two-door cruisers built by award-winning Taree, NSW customiser, Justin Hills, brought big bucks at Shannons Sydney Winter auction on August 29.
 
The top seller of the duo – a stunning black-with-cream-leather 1950 Cadillac Series 62 – sold for $141,000 after a long duel amongst local bidders that began at $90,000.
 
1950 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (LHD)
This stunning locally restored 1950 Cadillac Series 62 sold for $141,000 at Shannons August 29 Sydney Winter Auction after a long duel amongst local bidders.
 
Meanwhile a sleek black-over-silver 1955 Buick pillarless coupe styled after the Roadmaster owned by American comedian Jay Leno, also sold comfortably above its high estimate for $132,000.
 
1955 Buick Super Riviera 'Custom' Hardtop Coupe (LHD)
This 1955 Buick pillarless coupe customised by Taree, NSW custom specialist Justin Hills, sold for $132,000 at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on August 29.
 
A striking Candy Apple Red two-door 1949 Buick Sedanette, also extensively customised in era-correct style, brought $89,000, while a fully restored right-hand-drive converted 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville sold for $81,500 on the night.
 
1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville (RHD)
This fully restored, right-hand-drive 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville sold for $81,500 at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on August 29.
 
The other Big American in the auction – a very desirable, pristine 1969 Shelby GT500 Mustang delivered new as a batch of six into Japan in 1969, sold for $115,000.
 
While their results showed strong interest in the American market they were all trumped in the auction by a very collectible 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Cabriolet and an equally-desirable Series 1 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster.
 
1965 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Convertible
This very collectible 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Cabriolet is now heading overseas after being pursued by local and overseas bidders before selling for $185,000 at Shannons August 29 Sydney Winter Auction.
 
Benefitting from a full interior re-trim in 2011 and an engine rebuild in 2015, the factory right-hand-drive ‘Benz was pursued relentlessly by two overseas and several local bidders in a protracted duel that drove its price to $185,000. 
 
The E-Type, which was a Personal Export later delivered near-new to Australia, was also sold above its high estimate, making $158,000 – indicative of soaring interest worldwide in these iconic Jaguar sports models.
 
1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1 Roadster
This very desirable Series 1 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster that was delivered near-new to Australia, sold above its high estimate for $158,000 at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on August 29.
 
In other standout results in the auction, which resulted in a 96 per cent clearance rate of all vehicles and 100 per cent on memorabilia: 
  • A 1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 fitted with striking two-door coupe bodywork by renowned local coachbuilder Martin & King sold on estimate for $98,000
  • A beautiful American-delivered 1957 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe that was restored and converted to right-hand-drive in Australia during 2000-2005, brought $88,000
  • A fully restored 1970 Mark II Morris Mini Cooper S believed to be one of approximately 1,000 cars supplied to the New South Wales Police Force sold for $49,000, indicating the rising collectible value of these Australian-built Cooper S vehicles
  • A well-preserved, one-owner, Canberra-delivered 1970 HG GTS Monaro 253 V8 that with 243,000km (believed genuine) on its odometer that sold with ‘no reserve’ for $70,000
  • A nicely-presented 1968 Triumph TR5 Overdrive model fitted with the optional ‘Surrey Top’ offered with ‘no reserve’ that sold on estimate for $56,000.
  • Black and white Heritage numeric number plates were also highly pursued, with the four-digit ‘1931’ and ‘6006’ both bringing an excellent $69,000.
  • Amongst Memorabilia lots, the standout result was $6,000 paid for a 1.5-metre long circa-1960 Austin J40 pedal car in complete, but unrestored condition.
1970 Holden HG Monaro GTS 253 V8 Coupe
This one-owner, Canberra-delivered one-owner 1970 HG GTS Monaro 253 V8 with 243,000km on its odometer sold with ‘no reserve’ for $70,000 at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on August 29.
 

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