• Australia’s only Superformance Daytona Coupe
• Ready to race Historic Group Nb Jaguar Mk II
• Affordable, historic open wheeler Farr racing car
If you have a serious need for speed, Shannons could have just the thing for you at its Melbourne Winter Auction on Monday (July 21), with three very different race and tarmac rally cars going under the hammer.
The Top Gun of the trio is a one-owner 2007 Superformance Daytona Mk I Coupe – the only one of its type in Australia – that was imported from South Africa new in 2007 and complied to meet all ADRs.
Powered by a fuel injected Ford 351 V8 running on Motec M48 engine management, mated to a six-speed transmission, the car is the 79th of 100 made, with its styling replicating the six Cobra Daytona coupes built in 1964 by the late Carroll Shelby to compete at Le Mans and in the FIA GT Championship.
Those original Shelby Daytona Coupes are today coveted collectors’ cars, each worth tens of millions of dollars and this has spawned a healthy demand for replicas. Amongst them, the Superformance Daytona has the unique honour of being recognised by the Shelby American Club.
With just 4,270km on the clock the vehicle presents like new and with a replacement cost in excess of $160,000, Shannons expect this spectacular road or tarmac rally supercar to command $130,000-$150,000.
Just as exciting when driven to its potential in Australian Historic or Tarmac Rally events is a circa-1964 Jaguar Mk II Group NB Saloon that is also crossing the Shannons Auction block on Monday.
A veteran of two Targa Tasmania events in 1996 and 1997, this well-known Jaguar has subsequently been rebuilt to Group Nb specification for Historic circuit racing and club events by the current owner.
In the process, the car underwent a comprehensive body restoration, with the shell strengthened and a full CAMS-approved roll cage installed.
The over-capacity 3.8-litre Jaguar has been extensively modified for racing with a billet steel crank, rods and camshafts, forged pistons and a high-capacity oil pump, while it breathes through a specially fabricated inlet manifold and triple 45DCOE Weber carburettors. The Jaguar’s brakes and suspension have also been brought up to full racing specs.
Offered with an extensive history file and a current CAMS Log Book, the bright red Jaguar looks fantastic and stands ready to race, with Shannons expecting it to sell in the $26,000-$32,000 range.
Finally for enthusiasts on a tighter budget, there is a 1966 Farr Special ‘Formula Libre’ open wheeler that is expected to sell in the $4,000-$7,000 range.
Originally built by Ken Farr in the 1960s for hillclimbing and circuit racing, his open-wheeler consisted of a custom-made tubular frame with Triumph Herald front suspension, brakes and wheels, while its 1500cc flat-four engine and gearbox were proven Volkswagen components.
After debuting at the Silverdale Hillclimb in 1967, the Farr Special went on to appear at various circuits throughout Australia, including Bathurst and Amaroo Park, while Farr also competed in the 1969 Australian Hillclimb Championships.
After changes of ownership and a lengthy period in storage, the Farr was restored in 1995 to its original specifications and went on win its class at the 1999 Geelong Sprints before being retired once more for display in a private museum.
Over the years the Farr has proven competitive, easy to drive and is the perfect entry-level Historic racing car for an enthusiast on a budget. It comes with a history file, including its original CAMS log book, issued back in 1967.
