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Falcon GT fanciers are spoiled for choice at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on Monday (March 15), with three high-performance Ford going under the hammer. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=C1X4E9R5TCAGT150 C1X4E9R5TCAGT150 Wed, 10 March 2010
There's a rare triple treat for Victorian Heritage number plate collectors at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on Monday March 15.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Z0A1296PALWEHEBL Z0A1296PALWEHEBL Sun, 28 February 2010
Classic cars that elicit a strong emotional response are bringing big prices at classic auctions today.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=VF3BED2L7N5WE81 VF3BED2L7N5WE81 Thu, 25 February 2010
Some of most outrageous American cars from the late 1950s and early 1960s era are amongst the 'barnfind' private collection of vehicles going under the hammer at Shannons Melbourne Autumn classic Auction on March 15.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=CS198129CD0V0YDR CS198129CD0V0YDR Sun, 14 February 2010
Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May test cars to the limit and beyond to find out just how good they are. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=AF3CEFYCAEU8EECI AF3CEFYCAEU8EECI Sun, 14 February 2010
At the 2010 Australian Grand Prix (25-28th March, Albert Park) Shannons will be hosting a Historic Demonstration. The theme is 'Celebration of Italian Motorsport', marking the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=IFFDE3K5C9F1BY6G IFFDE3K5C9F1BY6G Sun, 14 February 2010
Two vastly different, air-cooled classic vehicles offered without reserve prices were the standout vehicles of Shannons Sydney Classic Summer Auction on February 15, selling for around twice their pre-sale estimates.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=P7PD5KZ7U4OQD897 P7PD5KZ7U4OQD897 Mon, 15 February 2010
The world's number one cars and driving program, Top Gear, is moving to Channel 9 and Shannons is set to remain firmly in the passenger seat. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=JL51398CSA7WOD5 JL51398CSA7WOD5 Sun, 14 February 2010
A major national event for all motoring enthusiasts designed ultimately to attract up to 5,000 vehicles and their owners, will be staged in the rapidly-growing Murray River border town of Echuca-Moama. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=ERN07AL08FZ0EB4B ERN07AL08FZ0EB4B Thu, 11 February 2010
The health of the Australia classic auction market will be tested this Monday (February 15) at Shannons annual Sydney Summer sale in which a wide range of affordable vehicles is going under the hammer - many with no reserve price.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=SUZC9AFDBE0CG38F SUZC9AFDBE0CG38F Thu, 11 February 2010
The famous Marlboro Holden Dealer Team Torana A9X in which the late Peter Brock and Jim Richards delivered the most crushing of all Bathurst victories will be one of the stars of the 2010 Top Gear Live Bathurst Legends presented by Shannons Insurance at Sydney?s Acer Arena from February 11-14.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=BXAL92JVS2BFVB28 BXAL92JVS2BFVB28 Mon, 08 February 2010
Shannons has expanded its auction team with leading auctioneer Ross Johnston joining the frontline squad commencing at the upcoming Shannons Sydney Summer Auction on Monday, February 15.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=FEATF01VMFB69QAA FEATF01VMFB69QAA Tue, 02 February 2010
The Nissan GT-R that closed the Turbo era on Bathurst when it won the 1992 'Great Race' in highly controversial circumstances is one of the famous racing cars that will be seen in the 2010 Top Gear Live Bathurst Legends ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=D7G1BFDU78FDQEA2 D7G1BFDU78FDQEA2 Sun, 31 January 2010
Shannons have the final coupe iteration of the original 'Monaro' series - an increasingly collectible Limited Edition 1976 Holden HX LE coupe - coming up at its Summer Classic Auction in Sydney on February 15. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=K47PADO8BQ34Y7WB K47PADO8BQ34Y7WB Thu, 28 January 2010
Two great Oldtimers will be crossing the auction block with no reserve at Shannons upcoming Sydney Summer Classic sale on February 15.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=LMX99DT3U4DHL2FC LMX99DT3U4DHL2FC Thu, 14 January 2010
Shannons will stage Australia's first truly national Show & Shine over the NSW Labor Day long weekend from 1-4 October 2010, with more than 2,000 vehicles of all makes and ages expected to converge on Echuca-Moama on the New South Wales-Victorian border.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=LL708BABG791938J LL708BABG791938J Fri, 01 January 2010
Seven-time Bathurst winner Jim Richards will return to his Ford roots when he attends the 19th Annual Kiwanis all Ford Day on February 21 as a special guest.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=GH523820H2B26PZE GH523820H2B26PZE Tue, 22 December 2009
The Centenary of Alfa Romeo will be celebrated con brio at the 21st Anniversary Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motor Sport from 19-21 March 2010, with more than 100 examples of the feisty Italian marque taking to the Grand Prix circuit for a variety of events.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=FKFYSBC82O668B0O FKFYSBC82O668B0O Tue, 22 December 2009
At the recent Confederation of Australian Motor Sport end of year presentation night held in Brisbane, Warren Skimmings Shannons local representative in Townsville was announced as the CAMS Queensland Motor Sport Official of 2009. This is the first time this award has been given to an official who resides outside of the South East corner of this State.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=MQ452880F9AN5CD0 MQ452880F9AN5CD0 Sun, 13 December 2009
Shannons has a great range of unusual 'no reserve' classic vehicles in its Sydney Summer Auction on February 15 next year.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=W000E680OP2DUNU7 W000E680OP2DUNU7 Tue, 08 December 2009
The greatest two-car trick in the history of Australian touring car racing is about to be repeated at the 2010 Top Gear Live Bathurst Legends presented by Shannons Insurance. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=A13A77512E70V660 A13A77512E70V660 Mon, 07 December 2009
Shannons new 'Enthusiast of the Month' Photo competition drew a solid response from enthusiasts keen to display their passion for their vehicle whether it be a car or bike. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=ZB77BB6CIFHEH5K0 ZB77BB6CIFHEH5K0 Tue, 08 December 2009
Following the 2009 sell out World Tour, Top Gear Live is back featuring an all new spectacular show from 11-14 February 2010 at Acer Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=C4388Y762JBA9QS C4388Y762JBA9QS Tue, 29 September 2009
Consumer confidence is back with a bang in the classic vehicle auction market if the results from Shannons November 23 Melbourne Summer sale are any measure.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=G9E4Y48CZU4CJ882 G9E4Y48CZU4CJ882 Mon, 23 November 2009
Some of the best nameplates in the automotive business will be sold to the highest bidder at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on Monday (November 23).]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=R6TEEJR1G9EBXBE R6TEEJR1G9EBXBE Wed, 18 November 2009
Shannons are getting in good shape for summer with a bevy of iconic muscle cars going under the hammer at their November 23 Melbourne auction.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=T65B691AF1D33E7V T65B691AF1D33E7V Thu, 12 November 2009
Post Vintage Car Club of Tasmania member, Mrs Carol Hurburgh was delighted when she received a telephone call last week from Rod Belbin Business Development Manager for Shannons Tasmania...]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=KB80EFPDM04DY1L6 KB80EFPDM04DY1L6 Mon, 09 November 2009
Shannons are rolling out a great range of pre-1950s Classics for their Melbourne Summer Auction on Monday November 23.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=OG0YEBCC2TCOCCF1 OG0YEBCC2TCOCCF1 Tue, 03 November 2009
With a record 420 competitors taking part in 40 events over two days, this weekend's 18th Nationallube Historic Sandown (November 6-8) can claim the largest entry ever seen at the popular Melbourne metropolitan circuit since it opened in 1962.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=K16IEVCS8B5FY3OF K16IEVCS8B5FY3OF Mon, 02 November 2009
Shannons, in conjunction with Biante Model Cars announce the 'Enthusiast of the Month' Photo Competition, where both car and bikes owners can share their passion. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=H0QCEO53ZFF6EE44 H0QCEO53ZFF6EE44 Mon, 19 October 2009
Shannons Ambassador, Jim Richards, has been honoured in bronze at the National Motor Racing Museum at Mt Panorama, Bathurst (NSW).]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=YAHC6D19954FULN9 YAHC6D19954FULN9 Wed, 21 October 2009
Three generations of Australia's first family of motorsport will be on track at this year's 18th Nationallube Historic Sandown from November 6-8. Two of the Brabhams will fight it out in a unique speed comparison on the 3.1km Melbourne metropolitan circuit.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=NAUD6D3GFM9TRF8F NAUD6D3GFM9TRF8F Sun, 18 October 2009
The 2009 Biante Touring Car Masters is set for a thundering series finale between reigning champion Gavin Bullas from Victoria and former Bathurst winner and V8 Supercar driver John Bowe at this year's Nationallube Historic Sandown from November 6-8.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=J6KOC3RER06YM532 J6KOC3RER06YM532 Wed, 14 October 2009
A very original 1960 model Porsche 356B Super 90 coupe requiring some refurbishment was the top priced vehicle at last night's Shannons Spring Classic Auction in Sydney, selling for $67,000 - well above its pre-auction high estimate of $48,000.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=U9L691BAI48EAMM3 U9L691BAI48EAMM3 Mon, 12 October 2009
An historic New South Wales black and white number plate first issued nearly 100 years ago will be one of the most sought-after lots at Monday's Shannons Sydney Spring Classic Vehicle Auction.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=X13HCS5E8B6JA095 X13HCS5E8B6JA095 Wed, 07 October 2009
There's an eclectic collection of classic cars and motorcycles going under the hammer at Shannons Sydney Spring Auction on Monday October 12, ranging from a restored 1957 VW Kombi Panelvan to a stunning 1991 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail and an award-winning Aston Martin DB6.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Y2MG71043FZ192AO Y2MG71043FZ192AO Sun, 04 October 2009
Nationallube, the flagship brand of Emirates Lube Oil Co Ltd (ELCO), will launch its premium automotive and industrial lubricants on the Australian market in spectacular style at this year's 18th Historic Sandown from November 6-8.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Y22A3GD1H2W98617 Y22A3GD1H2W98617 Sat, 03 October 2009
The halcyon days of the Lakeside circuit, when Dick Johnson ruled and the circuit was the scene of some of the greatest touring car battles ever staged, will be re-lived on September 19-20 at the inaugural Shannons Lakeside Classic Speedfest.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=GVDBPDU9CAS9DA3U GVDBPDU9CAS9DA3U Tue, 08 September 2009
Shannons have some great thoroughbred British and European sporting cars going under the hammer at their Sydney Classic Auction on October 12.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=B4F88EPBUDB5C9BD B4F88EPBUDB5C9BD Mon, 07 September 2009
Automotive things of tin, steel and wood battled it out for supremacy at Shannons Spring Classic Auction in Melbourne on August 31, with tin eventually emerging on top.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=IDDCVB3MO3LC1974 IDDCVB3MO3LC1974 Mon, 31 August 2009
Spring is arriving early this year for classic vehicle enthusiasts, with 35 vehicles guaranteed to raise the spirit going under the hammer at Shannons Spring Classic Auction in Melbourne on Monday (August 31).]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=IZA7QF43546BEA1D IZA7QF43546BEA1D Sun, 30 August 2009
The dust covers will be lifted in public for the first time off many of Australia's most exotic cars in the interest of charity as part of the inaugural SPEED-STYLE-BEAUTY exhibition being staged at Brisbane?s RNA Showgrounds from September 10-13.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=T61W76LE7W7IFFT2 T61W76LE7W7IFFT2 Thu, 27 August 2009
76 year old Jack Evans has turned his passion for restoring vintage motor cars into a national awareness and fund raising campaign for a deadly lung condition that affects two million Australians1 as he travels from Perth to Armidale in a Triumph Super Seven of the same age. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=S86C02D0EW2M0K7K S86C02D0EW2M0K7K Thu, 27 August 2009
If you have around $10k spare, or enough parking space on your 'plastic', one of three classic European sports coupes going under the hammer at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction could be yours on August 31.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=B89C0G28OZY6Q1C5 B89C0G28OZY6Q1C5 Tue, 25 August 2009
'Woodies' have always been treasured by American enthusiasts, with a private collection of these distinctive timber-paneled vehicles from the 1930s and 1940s selling earlier this month for $8.5 million in California.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=O90A6EK3V3623H15 O90A6EK3V3623H15 Mon, 24 August 2009
The 40th birthday of some of the greatest nameplates in motoring and motorsport will be celebrated at this year's Historic Sandown from November 6-8.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=B8F408W72DDRSZ3V B8F408W72DDRSZ3V Sun, 16 August 2009
Some of Victoria's most desirable heritage number plates and the cars they would look good on will compete for enthusiasts' dollars at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on August 31.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=R939E7419XFSW1UA R939E7419XFSW1UA Thu, 13 August 2009
Shannons are taking the tops off a range of classic cars in time for spring at their August 31 Melbourne auction.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=QAB51QJ426Q058RC QAB51QJ426Q058RC Wed, 12 August 2009
Three Citroens spanning five decades will be going under the hammer with no reserve price at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on Monday August 31, giving lovers of the quirky French marquee a unique ownership opportunity.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=OFUBJ6668E2DZ4E8 OFUBJ6668E2DZ4E8 Thu, 06 August 2009
Roaring into Ipswich, the Shannons Super Rig celebrates its first birthday this weekend at Mopar Sunday, Australia's number one Chrysler event. And it has a few good reasons to celebrate!]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=X287126JRH54CU7A X287126JRH54CU7A Tue, 21 July 2009
Harry Firth, the crafty engineer and team manager who talent-scouted the late Peter Brock and ran the Ford and Holden racing teams in the 1960s and 1970s, will be the special guest of the 2009 Shannons Christmas Party with the Clubs to be held in Melbourne on November 28 this year.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=KKB5541H2PD58B7T KKB5541H2PD58B7T Sun, 19 July 2009
Shannons first auction at Meguiar's MotorEx on Sunday (July 12) resulted in high public interest and strong sales, with nearly 70 per cent of all vehicle and memorabilia lots selling on the hammer for total sales of around $725,000.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=A3U09I3UO75035K9 A3U09I3UO75035K9 Sun, 12 July 2009
Frontier Services, a major provider of support services to people in Outback Australia, has become the Naming Sponsor of the Classic Outback Trial that is being run to Repco Rally Australia from August 31-September 5 this year.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=I55L8GB341PA9LVA I55L8GB341PA9LVA Sat, 11 July 2009
Shannons is offering enthusiasts the 'yin and yang' of classic sporting cars amongst the 58 lots going under the hammer at Meguiar's MotorEx from 2.30pm on Sunday at the Sydney Showground.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=I0E7DD4T1HEJ86YF I0E7DD4T1HEJ86YF Thu, 09 July 2009
More than 500 Australian-built cars, from Ascorts to Zetas and every imaginable Chrysler, Ford and Holden model, will be at Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse on Sunday July 26 for the 5th annual Shannons Classic Australian Car Show.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=ZEC5SBT9F937T510 ZEC5SBT9F937T510 Tue, 07 July 2009
Sydney's iconic Oran Park Raceway will host its final national-level race meeting on 29-30 August, Round Eight of the 2009 Shannons Nationals.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Y0B60O5B1AV4QA78 Y0B60O5B1AV4QA78 Tue, 07 July 2009
Alongside the glittering array of customs, street machines and hot rods at Meguiar's MotorEx next weekend (July 11-12), many enthusiasts will be drawn to one of the most humble exhibits at the Sydney Showground ? a 57 year-old, working Holden.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=L83V6T6BSF39C8X3 L83V6T6BSF39C8X3 Wed, 01 July 2009
Shannons has 'muscled-in' on Australia's largest and most prestigious motoring enthusiast event, putting a gym-load of iconic 60's and 70's American and Australian performance cars under the hammer at Meguiar's MotorEx on Sunday July 12.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=CMLD2QEM47L023IA CMLD2QEM47L023IA Tue, 30 June 2009
Shannons are giving Melbourne motoring enthusiasts and city visitors a great present: a free classic car show in Federation Square on the last Sunday of each month leading up to Christmas.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=U0ER136ZI20BBSAF U0ER136ZI20BBSAF Tue, 23 June 2009
Entrants in the 2009 Classic Outback Trial from August 31-September 5 will share some of the marquee stages of Repco Rally Australia with competitors in the World Rally Championship round as a fitting climax to their event.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=FY16D2AX7GL2E8CE FY16D2AX7GL2E8CE Sat, 20 June 2009
Enthusiasts and collectors paid a record $2.4 million for 49 rare, numerical New South Wales numberplates in Sydney on Thursday night (June 18), comfortably exceeding expectations and blowing away any notions of a recession.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=I2FAMB7DW8CVDAEY I2FAMB7DW8CVDAEY Thu, 18 June 2009
Holden's HK Monaro GTS 327 showed its rivals a clean pair of wheels at Bathurst on its launch in 1968 and that made it perfect for the role of an getaway vehicle on Channel 9's blockbuster TV series 'Underbelly'.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=X4DE603E5EVELY35 X4DE603E5EVELY35 Sun, 14 June 2009
The first ever 'choose your own' rare number plate auction in Australia will be staged by Shannons on Thursday 18 June from 7.00pm at the Classic Throttle Shop in North Sydney.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Y00IF8EYGFKDF88P Y00IF8EYGFKDF88P Sat, 13 June 2009
The winner of the Shannons Goodwood competition is Mr Perry Austin of Queensland. Perry has won a trip to the UK to attend the 'Goodwood Festival of Speed'. When informed of his win, he said "This type of thing never happens to me, I read about competitions but I never thought I'd win, but this time I've won."]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=MA0H15428BD5M1D0 MA0H15428BD5M1D0 Thu, 11 June 2009
Shannons - the insurer for motoring enthusiasts, in conjunction with Just Cars magazine, gives enthusiasts a chance to win a beautifully detailed model kit of an XY Falcon GT-HO that is sure to be the showpiece of any collection.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Q2DP3APAE4II4920 Q2DP3APAE4II4920 Sat, 06 June 2009
Affordable classics up to $50,000 performed strongly at Shannons Melbourne Winter Auction on June 1, with 70 per cent of all vehicles sold on the night ? most on or above their pre-auction high estimates.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Y9PJ2EE754CC9A76 Y9PJ2EE754CC9A76 Mon, 01 June 2009
More great Australian and American Muscle Cars are coming out of the woodwork for this year's Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Showdown at Queensland Raceway over the June 27-28 weeken]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=S77CQG3R07B5SGU4 S77CQG3R07B5SGU4 Tue, 26 May 2009
Australian Muscle Car collectors will be closely monitoring Shannons upcoming Melbourne Winter Auction on June 1, when three highly desirable limited-build vehicles will go under the hammer.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Z128Q47V42C6PIAB Z128Q47V42C6PIAB Mon, 25 May 2009
The Beatles' White Album, the Woodstock Festival, Flower Power and Man's first walk on the Moon are all '60s classics currently marking their anniversaries and Shannons are celebrating by putting a range of iconic '60s vehicles under the hammer at their Melbourne winter Auction on June 1, a number of them unreserved.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=B5F266F0N8YS761D B5F266F0N8YS761D Mon, 18 May 2009
A batch of 22 Tasmanian Collector number plates in highly desirable three-digit numeric and two and three-letter alphabetic combinations will make history when they go under the hammer at Shannons Melbourne Winter Auction on June 1.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=M7Q743915J1S41VA M7Q743915J1S41VA Mon, 18 May 2009
Despite talk of the recession and the global financial crisis there was still good news for both vendors and buyers at Shannons Sydney Classic Autumn sale on Monday (May 4), with 68 per cent of lots selling. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=CAKNEB9MKRGE1021 CAKNEB9MKRGE1021 Thu, 07 May 2009
Enthusiasts looking for an affordable or unusual classic vehicle can't afford to miss Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction on Monday (May 4).]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=I93FS8N0C415D9B I93FS8N0C415D9B Sun, 03 May 2009
Porsche rarely describes it this way, but the mid-engined Porsche 914 that was nearly a Volkswagen' and is the direct production predecessor of the enormously successful Boxster roadster turns 40 this year.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=LU62WE3WKFF0FBJA LU62WE3WKFF0FBJA Tue, 28 April 2009
Tired of being pushed around by the Recession you didn't want to have? Then fight back with a Ferret!]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=BBUMDFP95EFFZFB2 BBUMDFP95EFFZFB2 Tue, 28 April 2009
Australian classic car enthusiasts now have their own shiny new television motoring programme with CHROME making its debut this Saturday (April 25) on the Channel 7 Network. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=I57K6DLH99U9EQY4 I57K6DLH99U9EQY4 Thu, 23 April 2009
It sounds like a Mercedes-Benz advertisement, but that's the reality of Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction on May 4, when four desirable Mercedes-Benz models will be sold with no reserve price.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=M916P914FFJ7128B M916P914FFJ7128B Thu, 16 April 2009
The 1973 model 911 Carrera 2.7 remains the prince of Porsches, with top examples today selling for up to $500,000. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=O05EYE7UUF75F8VA O05EYE7UUF75F8VA Tue, 07 April 2009
Entrants in the 2009 Classic Outback Trial from August 30 - September 5 will be tested over more than 20 special stages, ranging from rugged bush tracks to bitumen before the event joins Repco Rally Australia on the New South Wales north coast.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=S2Y3331EK8U2F4ZW S2Y3331EK8U2F4ZW Tue, 07 April 2009
Shannons Insurance launched their most ambitious promotion ever with the launch of the 'Ultimate Motoring Enthusiast Holiday' competition. The Prize for the one lucky enthusiast and their companion is a trip to the Goodwood 'Festival of Speed' in the UK being held on July 3-5, 2009 and valued over $19,000. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=J8DYDBKD2084F0E J8DYDBKD2084F0E Mon, 23 March 2009
Up to 20 thundering V8-engined Trans Am Tribute cars from the 1960s and 1970s will shake the ground at Queensland Raceway over the June 27-28 weekend at this year's Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Showdown.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Z0C13X5CFEAFDE8V Z0C13X5CFEAFDE8V Mon, 23 March 2009
Hundreds of vintage, classic, road and race bikes are expected to head for Bendigo over the October 3-4 weekend this year to attend the first major Motorcycle Expo ever held in Central Victoria.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=WG4S395I031D8DC0 WG4S395I031D8DC0 Sun, 22 March 2009
Hundreds of M.G. sports cars from around Australia - from sought-after MGA Twin Cams to the latest Z models sports sedans - will converge on Geelong for four days of displays and competition over Easter for the 40th M.G. National Meeting.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=N033J1KK5FCVFDU6 N033J1KK5FCVFDU6 Sat, 21 March 2009
Victoria's wettest weekend of the year broke a five-year drought of perfect weather for this year's Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motor Sport over the March 14-15 weekend, which was again supported by Shannons, the VACC and Cool-Drive.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=J2C63521J357Y211 J2C63521J357Y211 Sun, 15 March 2009