'No reserve' E-Type heads speedy Classics in Shannons Sydney Late Autumn Auction on May 18.

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By Shannons - 30 April 2015

This 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster is being offered for sale with ‘no reserve’ as the headline vehicle.

A highly desirable and beautifully presented 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster is being offered for sale with ‘no reserve’ as the headline vehicle of Shannons Sydney Late Autumn Auction on May 18.

Resplendent in Imperial Maroon with contrasting Biscuit leather upholstery and fitted with chrome wire wheels, the former Californian Jaguar has been the subject to extensive restoration work by Jaguar specialists since it arrived in Australia around 1991.

This work has included its conversion to right hand drive, fitting a completely rebuilt Jaguar Mark X engine with triple SU carburettors, plus installing ventilated disc brakes and adjustable shock absorbers at a total cost of $69,000.

Offered with ‘No Reserve’, the car represents an amazing opportunity to own this desirable E-Type roadster variant at an affordable price, with Shannons expecting it to sell in the $70,000-$90,000 range.

This beautifully-restored and rare 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6 BN6 two-seater roadster is expected to bring $50,000-$60,000.

Other sought-after British sporting classics in Shannons May 18 Auction include a beautifully-restored and rare 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6 BN6 two-seater roadster with four-speed manual overdrive transmission ($50,000-$60,000), an older restored, black 1954 MG TF 1250 Roadster ($30,000-$35,000), a well-documented black 1986 Ford Sierra Cosworth Hatchback homologation special upgraded to RS500 appearance ($30,000-$40,000) and a 1988 Lotus Excel SE Coupe ($14,000-$18,000).

This older restored, black 1954 MG TF 1250 Roadster is expected to sell in the $30,000-$35,000 range.

From Germany there is a well-maintained, South Australian-delivered Light Yellow 1975 model Porsche 911S, fitted with a rebuilt 3.0 litre engine ($32,000-$38,000).

1975 model Porsche 911S is expected to sell in the $32,000-$38,000 range.

American Classic enthusiasts have the choice of two Mustang – a 1965 right hand drive notchback coupe ($22,000-$26,000) and a left hand drive modified 1970 Fastback ($34,000-$42,000) – plus for ‘Baby Bird’ fanciers there is a left hand drive 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible ($35,000-$45,000).

'Baby Bird’ fanciers will be bidding for a left hand drive 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

Finally Australian honour is upheld by a 1990 Holden VN Commodore Group A SS Sedan 5.0-litre V8 sedan (Number 124 of 302 built), which is expected to sell in the $46,000-$52,000 range.