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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
There was a buzz in the air at Shannons 14th Melbourne Motor Show Auction on March 9, with the crowd of around 800 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre drawn by a combination of good quality vehicles and the excellent investment opportunities they represented.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=MK3G1X7JC5SAECEM MK3G1X7JC5SAECEM Mon, 09 March 2009
Brock, Skaife, Richards, Seton, Grice, Jane, Goss, Bartlett, Percy, Janson. Many of the biggest names in Australian Touring Car racing will be on the grid at the Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport on March 13-15 for the main races for touring cars from the 1970s and '80s.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=RDH16DD8D1F26FE6 RDH16DD8D1F26FE6 Thu, 05 March 2009
Shannons, Australia's leading insurer for motoring enthusiasts, has settled 90 per cent of its total loss motor claims and all of its contents claims from the Victorian bushfires. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=CP8DN241C06PAY08 CP8DN241C06PAY08 Sun, 01 March 2009
One of the Marysville's oldest former 'residents' will help the bushfire-ravaged community get back on its feet at the Melbourne International Motor Show]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=S39D6TEENAA16IO7 S39D6TEENAA16IO7 Sun, 22 February 2009
The cheapest Porsche you could buy in 1955 was Porsche's minimalistic 356 Speedster. It cost the equivalent of around $15,000, was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder ?boxer? engine and was fully extended at around 160km/h in favourable conditions. But good examples these days change hands readily at well over $200,000.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=DI602F6DD863RT98 DI602F6DD863RT98 Tue, 17 February 2009
Shannons, Australia's leading insurer for motoring enthusiasts, has been responding immediately to customers affected by Victoria?s bushfires with a strong presence at Whittlesea Community Centre. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=SK9A2GXBC8C1HEFW SK9A2GXBC8C1HEFW Mon, 16 February 2009
Management and staff of Shannons extend their sympathy to all those affected by the weekend's devastating bushfires. We are all deeply saddened by the event, and will use all our resources and capabilities to assist our customers in getting back on their feet as quickly as possible.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=K2OHVSC19153F051 K2OHVSC19153F051 Sun, 15 February 2009
A huge entry of more than 560 vehicles has been received for the 2009 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 13-15, equalling the record attendance of the past two years and cementing the meeting's place as the major event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=CC7CFRB2FFBC7866 CC7CFRB2FFBC7866 Sat, 14 February 2009
Traditional classics punched well above their weight at Shannons Sydney Summer auction on February 9, indicating that the buyers are still there for the right vehicle.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=K4R51DS51574P0FR K4R51DS51574P0FR Mon, 09 February 2009
Nominated by the Rotary Club of Lindisfarne the annual Shannons Car & Bike Expo has won this years' Australia Day Award for the "Most Outstanding Community Event" in the City of Clarence.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=U3E7F2SK5KSCDD34 U3E7F2SK5KSCDD34 Thu, 05 February 2009
Collectors have the opportunity to acquire three Australian muscle car gems at realistic prices at Shannons Sydney Auction on Monday February 9.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=AM4Q5C5JDQR8E03C AM4Q5C5JDQR8E03C Wed, 04 February 2009
After a gap of 55 years, big Healeys are set to return to the salt flats of Bonneville in 2009 - via the Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport supported by Shannons and the VACC from March 13-15.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=J1R4F539DE77U3UR J1R4F539DE77U3UR Sun, 01 February 2009
Studebaker is now sadly gone, but a record number of the spectacular cars that gave the marque its legendary status are expected to still turn heads at the 18th Studebaker National Meeting at Ballarat over Easter this year.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=D12CHDM21W20CDU8 D12CHDM21W20CDU8 Wed, 28 January 2009
Two-times Australian Touring Car Champion and perennial Bathurst 'bridesmaid' Glenn Seton, will be the Patron of the 2009 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 13-15, which is being supported by Shannons and the VACC.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=GFDK8F6DFAQKC8BP GFDK8F6DFAQKC8BP Wed, 21 January 2009
They were once Dom Perignon limousines, but at Shannons Sydney Classic Auction on February 9, three aspirational luxury sedans are expected to sell unreserved for good Australian Sparkling prices.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=IWF84AU187ATR6G4 IWF84AU187ATR6G4 Tue, 20 January 2009
A capacity entry of more than 150 of Australia's most spectacular customised vehicles has been received for the 44th Victorian Hot Rod Show, which will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Building over the Australia Day long weekend from January 23-26.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=L93FEI2D7BB6HDF6 L93FEI2D7BB6HDF6 Mon, 19 January 2009
An eclectic mix of classic vehicles from a sleek Ferrari coupe to a chunky Dennis Fire Truck has been assembled for Shannons Sydney Classic auction on February 9.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=RDOG44D37ARQE43D RDOG44D37ARQE43D Thu, 15 January 2009
Entrants in a new seven-day Outback Trial for classic rally vehicles will race over some of the same stages as the World Rally Championship competitors in this year?s Repco Rally Australia, including the international event?s spectacular Super Special stage at Murwillumbah.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=JA94YA26P4NWDAD2 JA94YA26P4NWDAD2 Wed, 14 January 2009
Shannons will take the environmental high road at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show by offering the only ready-to-drive, all-electric passenger vehicle for sale at the exhibition.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=IP0CA2F7D7UFAZL7 IP0CA2F7D7UFAZL7 Tue, 13 January 2009
Another huge turnout is guaranteed for this year's Phillip Island Classic Motorsport Festival from March 13-15, with more than 400 entries received by the Victorian Historic Racing Register a month before the February 13 closing date.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Q53Y1XCDD9A9A31L Q53Y1XCDD9A9A31L Tue, 13 January 2009
Australia's most spectacular customised cars will be heading for the Melbourne Exhibition Building over the Australia Day long weekend hoping to be chosen 'Australia?s Coolest Rod'.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=R66BM230B2WABA6R R66BM230B2WABA6R Tue, 23 December 2008
An alphabet of exotic muscle cars from Bathurst A9X Toranas to XA GT Falcons will form a major display in the Shannons Muscle Car Muster at the Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 13-15 next year.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=M4N845CE2DRK897H M4N845CE2DRK897H Thu, 11 December 2008
The annual Shannons Christmas Party with the Clubs raised more than $10,000 to support the family of Fujitsu V8 Supercar driver, Ashley Cooper, who died from brain injuries received from a high speed racing accident at the 2008 Clipsal 500 meeting in Adelaide.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=K4K9VMOCHV53FA K4K9VMOCHV53FA Wed, 03 December 2008
The metallic blue Hummer H1 originally owned by Mark Philippoussis sold unreserved for $69,000 at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on November 24 after an exciting serve and volley duel amongst a dozen floor and telephone bidders.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=VD17WY8FM5810EG1 VD17WY8FM5810EG1 Mon, 24 November 2008
Eric Bana has cast himself in his ultimate role in LOVE THE BEAST. Bana's directorial debut explores the importance of his 25-year long love affair with his 1st car - a Ford XB Falcon Coupe, known affectionately as 'The Beast'. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=TK6BLZD8ECF7Y88U TK6BLZD8ECF7Y88U Wed, 19 November 2008
For the first time in Australia see Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond present Top Gear Live, taking place in Sydney only. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=BX98P71AWOP3D857 BX98P71AWOP3D857 Sun, 16 November 2008
An impressive selection of 38 high quality classic vehicles has been assembled for Shannons Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on November 24, with vendors responding to the current economic climate with very realistic prices.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=FE42V862WR67DL9B FE42V862WR67DL9B Mon, 10 November 2008
The menacing, metallic blue Hummer H1 originally owned by flamboyant tennis star Mark Philippoussis is being sold with no reserve price at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on November 24. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=RRC8Z4EFR4E4072W RRC8Z4EFR4E4072W Sun, 09 November 2008
The 50th anniversary celebrations of Australia's Elfin cars is currently in full swing, with a major display and on-track tribute planned at the Shannons Phillip Island Classic race meeting from March 13-15, 2009.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=I1E5C9ES4DZ3H15C I1E5C9ES4DZ3H15C Wed, 29 October 2008
TWR executives and new-age Elfin owners will be watching Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction with interest when a current model, near-new MS8 Clubman goes under the hammer on November 24.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=PCG975D4E36F16TC PCG975D4E36F16TC Mon, 27 October 2008
Racing greats from Formula One, V8 Supercars and the Carrera Cup will be at the 2009 Phillip Island Classic Historic race meeting from March 13-15 to open the 40th anniversary celebrations of Formula Ford racing in Australia. Formula Ford began in the UK in 1967, with the first championship in 1968 won by Australia?s Tim Schenken.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=MAB6BGE5Y3AB156D MAB6BGE5Y3AB156D Sun, 26 October 2008
A crowd of over 500 attended Shannons Sydney Motor Show Auction on Sunday October 19, with bidders competing strongly on a number of quality vehicles and proven collectables ? the buying defying the current economic gloom.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=J014UWALK7EDF7A2 J014UWALK7EDF7A2 Tue, 21 October 2008
A late surge has taken entries for the VACC Historic Sandown on November 7-9 to nearly 360 - potentially equalling the record for a Melbourne historic race meeting.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=VBC1DOAYIN8373A3 VBC1DOAYIN8373A3 Mon, 20 October 2008
Shannons has been a sponsor of Speed on Tweed every year since the inaugural event in 2002, and watched the event grow in spectator numbers from 5,000 to 25,000. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=X93CV76M5QBAA59 X93CV76M5QBAA59 Thu, 16 October 2008
A major charity car and bike show to be held in Victoria?s Wandin North in February next year aims to save young lives by highlighting the risks associated with under-age drinking and focusing on the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=U90BO7T71LFV791 U90BO7T71LFV791 Thu, 16 October 2008
Despite the current economic climate, Shannons are expecting excellent results from Sunday's Sydney Motor Show Auction based on the clearance rates of 87 per cent achieved at a similar collectors auctions in the USA in the past week.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=DTCMS30V2IP15Z4 DTCMS30V2IP15Z4 Wed, 15 October 2008
Holden Legends spanning six decades of racing from 'Humpys' to HRTs will gather at the VACC Historic Sandown from November 7-9 to celebrate the 60th birthday of 'Australia's Own Car'.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=CFD3123DWCWHZ94A CFD3123DWCWHZ94A Mon, 13 October 2008
As in the finance and housing markets, there are great opportunities for enthusiasts and collectors at Shannons Sydney Motor Show auction on Sunday October 19, with many vendors keen to sell in the current economic climate and reserve prices adjusted accordingly.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=PDF942TD4QY5BH53 PDF942TD4QY5BH53 Wed, 08 October 2008
There is a truly exciting range of classic vehicles and memorabilia lined up for Shannons 10th annual auction at the Australian International Motor Show auction in Sydney on Sunday October 19.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Y8H5ZBJNB5EC8290 Y8H5ZBJNB5EC8290 Tue, 30 September 2008
Four very different sporting classics from Australia, Britain, Germany and Italy will go under the hammer at the Australian International Motor Show Auction presented by Shannons at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on October 19]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=XE9119BFNAX0HWXF XE9119BFNAX0HWXF Mon, 29 September 2008
Approximately 5000 people attended the annual Shannons Car & Bike Expo which was held on Sunday 28th September at Charles Hand Park on Hobart's picturesque Eastern Shore.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=G2FODA4ACEHNZK43 G2FODA4ACEHNZK43 Sun, 28 September 2008
Veteran racing driver Murray Carter, who is celebrating his 60th year in motorsport, will bring the thunder back to Melbourne's Sandown circuit as Patron of the 2008 VACC Historic Sandown race meeting from November 7-9]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=A4T0339E3D6M2590 A4T0339E3D6M2590 Thu, 25 September 2008
Shannons has assembled a stunning line-up of 25 special vehicles and 27 memorabilia lots for its 10th annual auction at the Australian International Motor Show Auction on Sunday October 19, topped by a rare and highly collectable 1969 Boss 429 Mustang.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=X23N1SN39V794AKM X23N1SN39V794AKM Thu, 18 September 2008
Following the success of Mad Cars Disease author Stephanie McCarthy and Designer/Photographer Maurice Linehan have continued the series, enhancing their travels along the way. The new gift book is bigger and madder and showcases a wonderful selection of old motor characters, each one rusting in peace in settings ranging from extreme dry desert to lush tropical]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=N3P792G9142K3X4Y N3P792G9142K3X4Y Wed, 17 September 2008
Shannons has teamed up with ANDRA Championship Drag Racing in a significant sponsorship arrangement for the 2008/9 Australian drag racing season.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=IX4D844398EB9AA4 IX4D844398EB9AA4 Tue, 09 September 2008
The highly anticipated motoring entertainment program, Top Gear Australia, will debut on SBS Television on Monday 29 September at 7:30pm, ten months after SBS, BBC Worldwide and Freehand TV announced the exciting initiative.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=V6GA76R32ZV210CD V6GA76R32ZV210CD Mon, 01 September 2008
Life will now be easier for cancer sufferers in Victoria's Western District following the sale of a desirable Rolls-Royce for $24,000 at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on September 1.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=GNE208BB801IS72K GNE208BB801IS72K Mon, 01 September 2008
The 40th anniversary of the first major race win by a Holden Monaro will be celebrated in style at the VACC Historic Sandown race meeting on November 8-9 this year, which is being supported by Shannons.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=PM60FT214C47Y26 PM60FT214C47Y26 Thu, 04 September 2008
It's 'Holden Heaven' at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on Monday (September 1), with a 1977 Holden Torana A9X, three early Monaros and a very original 1951 Holden 48-215 sedan amongst the 48 classic vehicles going under the hammer from 7.00pm.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=IQXDDYK4F69D1P6B IQXDDYK4F69D1P6B Mon, 25 August 2008
Forget the funky new MINI Clubman. The coolest carry-alls in town are its spiritual successors - the Austin A30 Countryman Estate and Morris Minor Traveller - one of each is crossing the block at Shannons Spring Auction in Melbourne on September 1.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=BQ012CO69NCW478D BQ012CO69NCW478D Mon, 18 August 2008
Some lovely American models from the 1950s are celebrating Spring by taking their tops off at Shannons.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=T7E4LE45L4L9PB42 T7E4LE45L4L9PB42 Mon, 11 August 2008
Life will be easier for cancer sufferers in Victoria's Western District following the sale of a rare Rolls-Royce at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on September 1.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=IDDP4575BI33925D IDDP4575BI33925D Mon, 11 August 2008
The 50th anniversary of the manufacture of the tiny Goggomobil in Australia will be celebrated in a big way with a display and a parade at the Shannons Eastern Creek Classic historic race meeting on August 24.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=E4633MD5H4BHJ4DU E4633MD5H4BHJ4DU Mon, 28 July 2008
Gloomy talk of global warming, carbon offsets and fluctuating fuel prices didn't dull the enthusiasm of buyers at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on July 21, with excellent prices achieved by a number of European, British and Australian classics. ]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=Z417H8DW0CD0FEC5 Z417H8DW0CD0FEC5 Mon, 21 July 2008
Affordable classics are back on the block at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on Monday (July 21), with some potential bargains going under the hammer]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=CQB89NF43B92K538 CQB89NF43B92K538 Thu, 17 July 2008
Motoring enthusiasts will rev their engines at the sight of Shannons' new "Super Rig", which hit the road today in a travelling road show set to span the country.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=NB557S72PNT9X91D NB557S72PNT9X91D Mon, 21 July 2008
Historic racing enthusiasts wanting a driver's view of all the action will be 'going for gold' at this year's VACC Historic Sandown from November 7-9, which is being supported by Shannons.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=I252F5G0EA9013LB I252F5G0EA9013LB Mon, 14 July 2008
The very first FPV GT Cobra sold to the public will go under the hammer at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on Monday July 21, representing a unique opportunity for Ford enthusiasts and collectors.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=GU2A15P66C0481KY GU2A15P66C0481KY Thu, 10 July 2008
Fuel prices might be soaring, but the value of classic bowsers is also rising and often out-pacing the petrol they used to pump. And in an interesting twist in the tale, these former forecourt fillers are now finding pride of place in cafes, showrooms, rumpus rooms and collections where nary a drop will pass their nozzles.]]> http://www.shannons.com.au/news/?id=WL87L807F1W0520 WL87L807F1W0520 Mon, 07 July 2008