World Land Speed Records, victory on the racing circuit and fast tourers made Sunbeam a prestigious household name. The l6hp model was introduced in 1927 and featured a 2035cc six-cylinder engine; four-speed gearbox with right-hand change; torque tube; self-energising, four-wheel, mechanical brakes and six-wheel equipment. The 1930 model was distinguished by a dual ignition system and the replacement of cantilever rear springs with semi-elliptics for improved road-holding. True British aristocrats, the Sunbeams were noted for their excellent workmanship and their driving pleasure.

The Harley-Davidson Softail first appeared in 1984 with FX telescopic forks, but in 1986 the model adopted the longer FL forks and from 1989 was available with retro styling as the FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic, a model still sold today.

The Softail embodied the 'Retro-Tech' philosophy adopted by Harley-Davidson, whereby the bike retains the classic Harley style of the glory years whilst employing the latest in modern technology under the skin.

Accordingly, the FLSTC was fitted with the 1340cc air-cooled Evolution V-Twin engine using electronic V-Fire III ignition, five-speed transmission, Gates Kevlar Poly Chain belt drive and disc brakes all round along with its own unique styling touches, including leather bags.

For 2003, Harley-Davidson produced a series of 'Anniversary' models to mark 100 years since the motorcycles produced by William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson were first available to the public. Marked by special badging, colour schemes and other special fittings, these Anniversary models have become increasingly sought-after.

Sculptured by Robert Opron, the futuristic SM was launched at the Geneva Salon in 1970, after Citroen took a controlling interest in Maserati in the late 60's. A tear-drop design with a wide front and a tapered fastback ensured sleek aerodynamics. It combined the power and verve of the 2.7-litre (later 3.0-litre) V6 quad cam Maserati engine with the svelte hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension from Citroen. A supercar was born. The sensational SM immediately became one of the most hotly desired cars of all time. It set new standards for refinement, comfort and driveability with a remarkable top speed of 140 mph. The SM was the world's fastest front-wheel drive car for more than a decade. The interior complemented the radical exterior with its single spoke steering wheel and exceptionally low centre of gravity. Only 12,920 units were built by 1975. As a result, the Citroen SM remains one of the most highly collectable cars of all time.

The Ferrari Mondial 8, launched at the 1980 Geneva Salon, effectively replaced the 308 GT4 Dino and followed a similar layout, with a 3-litre V8 mounted amidships in the tubular chassis frame and two-plus-two seating capacity. Named after the legendary four-cylinder sports racing cars of the Fifties, the Mondial utilised Ferrari's 3.0 litre quad-camshaft V8 engine, with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and five-speed transaxle. Following criticism of Bertone's angular styling efforts for the 308 GT4, Ferrari handed responsibility for shaping the Mondial back to Pininfarina and the car had typically timeless lines. With a beautifully equipped cabin, decked out in hand-stitched Connolly hides, the Mondial was a popular choice for Ferrari enthusiasts seeking a mid-engined sports car with the added versatility of occasional rear seats. In 1982, extra power (up from 214 to 240 bhp) was delivered thanks to new four-valves-per-cylinder technology and the Mondial was renamed the Quattrovalvole, while in 1985 the engine's capacity was enlarged to 3.2 litres, further increasing power output to 260 bhp. In this final iteration, the Mondial remains one of the most affordable, reliable and practical Ferraris around and an excellent choice for the first time Maranello buyer.

Combining Italian style from the pen of designer Giovanni Michelotti with traditional British craftsmanship, the Triumph Stag was a luxury sports car with seating for four adults and an unusual T-bar convertible roof arrangement. Launched in 1970, the Stag immediately drew praise for the novel folding roof, very well appointed interior and effortless performance but a tendency to overheat gave the early models a bad reputation. Triumph worked hard to sort out the problems and released a Mark 2 version in 1973 with updated trim and alloy wheels - in the years that followed, marque specialists have largely cured the inherent cooling problems. With the Seventies now very much back in vogue, Stag ownership has never been more rewarding and the model has a healthy following in Australia, with plenty of support from clubs and Triumph specialists around the country.

The X1/9 started life in 1969 as a show concept car called the Autobianchi A112 Runabout, with styling by Bertone under chief designer Marcello Gandini.

It was designed around the all-new 128 SOHC engine and transmission from the front wheel drive Fiat 128, but used these parts in a radical way, moving the entire transverse drive train and suspension assembly from the front of the 128 to the rear of the passenger cabin, directly in front of the rear axle with the manifolds on the rear face, giving a mid-engine layout.

When It was commercialized by Fiat as the X1/9 in 1972, it became the world's first affordable mid-engined sports car. Fiat continued to build the X1/9 until 1982 when Bertone took over production, which continued until the model's discontinuation in 1989.

The vehicle's name stems from the codes employed by Fiat for its new development projects during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The 'X' projects were subcategorised as X0 (for engines), X1 (for passenger vehicles) and X2 (for commercial vehicles).

The first passenger-vehicle developed with this code (X1/1) was released as the Fiat 128 in 1969 and though originally envisioned as the '128 Spider' the X1/9 uniquely retained its prototype code through to production.

Australia's first commercially successful automobile, the Holden, was launched in November 1948 to great fanfare and featured styling influenced both by prevailing American and European design trends. With relatively advanced monocoque construction and a sturdy, sufficiently powerful OHV six-cylinder engine, the new Holden 48-215 proved ideally suited to the rugged local driving conditions. In September 1953 the Holden underwent a facelift to become the FJ, the new model boasting a toothy new chrome grille, hubcaps and jet-age tail lights. The Special Sedan, coded 225, was a new addition to the range and comprised a number of luxury items such as a cigarette lighter, armrests in the front doors and additional chrome trim around the window frames, door handles and on the rear wings, along with the option of two-tone paintwork. By the time production of the FJ ceased in 1956, more than 250,000 first generation Holden's had been built and the 'humpy' had written itself into the history books. Celebrated in films, music and popular culture generally, the FJ has become a local icon and with good examples becoming hard to find, original cars are quickly being snapped up by collectors.

Bonnet comes complete with;- Bonnet is in very good condition and painted in Signal Red,- Complete with headlight assembly and wiring,- Complete bumper chrome work, bonnet beading and motif bar.

The sensational new Sting Ray of 1963 was a major step forwards for the Corvette with a steel box-section chassis designed by Zora Arkus-Duntov clothed in stunning bodywork in either convertible or coupe form under the direction of Bill Mitchell, GM's new Head of Styling. Initially sold with the classic small-block 327-cid V8 with either manual or Powerglide automatic transmission, the Sting Ray was a big improvement on the road thanks to independent suspension all round and - from 1965 - the addition of Delco disc brakes on all four wheels. By 1966, when this 'Vette was made, the basic 327-cid V8 breathed through a Holley four-barrel carburettor and put out 300 bhp (while the new big-block 427 took much of the spotlight) while minor aesthetic changes included a new egg-crate grille and "Corvette Sting Ray" script added to the bonnet. The Sting Ray coupe was always outsold by the open version, with just 9,958 built in 1966 compared to 17,762 convertibles and today are equally as desirable. Although later generations of Corvettes have become more technologically advanced and are now the equal of the best Europe has to offer, none has quite managed to capture the style, presence and driving pleasure of the original 1963-67 Sting Rays.

Launched at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche's replacement for the 356 was initially badged the 901 (objections from Peugeot saw the car renamed the 911) and went on to become one of the best-loved, fastest selling and most widely recognised sports cars of all time. Powered by a rear-mounted air-cooled flat-six engine of two-litres capacity, 911s built in the Sixties were characterised by fantastically communicative steering, sharp handling and willing performance - thanks in large part to their relatively low weight. From its earliest inception as a 2-litre unit in 1963, the flat-six engine underwent constant development and a high performance variant, dubbed the S, was announced in 1966, with 160 bhp on tap and distinctive Fuchs alloy wheels. For 1969, Porsche redesigned the 911 on a slightly longer wheelbase and the 911S received Bosch fuel injection, along with the option of a semi-automatic Sportomatic transmission. The original 2-litre six was enlarged to 2.2-litres, raising output for the flagship 911S to 180 bhp in September 1969. Minor changes to the interior, an aluminium engine cover and better anti-corrosion were announced in September 1970, further enhancing the 911s desirability. In total some 1,430 911S D-series coupes and 788 targas were built prior to the introduction of the 2.4 model in August 1971, making these early chrome bumpered cars both rare and sought after today.

With the advent of the all-new HK model, Holden introduced a two-door fastback version, badged the Monaro, to appeal to younger buyers influenced by the burgeoning muscle car trend in America and also to provide General Motors with a frontline weapon on the racetrack. The HK range had the option of two imported V8 engines sourced from Chevrolet, the 307-cid and 327-cid units, the latter being the same small-block unit used to power the Corvette - a tradition carried on by Holden until recently with the latest Monaro. With 250 horsepower at its disposal, the HK 327 needed a beefed-up transmission and Holden used the Saginaw close-ratio four-speed manual, along with a limited slip diff and power disc brakes up front. Various suspension components were homologated for racing, including stiffer springs and shock rates at the front, bigger stabiliser bars, four-leaf semi-elliptic springs and radius rods at the rear. Other changes included a 25-gallon long-range fuel tank and the price when new was $3,790. All Monaro 327s came with the GTS dress-up package that included unique offset stripes and interior enhancements like the console-mounted tacho. Bruce McPhee, driving a privateer entry, secured victory for Holden driving his HK Monaro 327 over the vaunted Falcon GTs, guaranteeing a place in history for the model. Of the classic Monaros, none is more sought after today than the HK 327 and it will always command a significant premium over lesser models.

Jaguar's range of compact sports saloons, launched in 1955 in both 2.4 and 3.4-litre configurations, was a major success at a time when the Coventry marque was riding high after wins at Le Mans. The Jaguar Mark 2, launched in October 1959, addressed many of the shortcomings of the earlier models, in particular criticism of the handling at higher speeds was overcome by widening the rear track. With slimmer pillars and greater glass area, the Mark 2 had a lighter cabin featuring a redesigned instrument panel - still in the traditional rich timber veneer - with much improved layout. Disc brakes all round were standard and there was now the option of a 3.8-litre variant of the classic XK straight six. For a time, the Mark 2 equipped with the 3.8-litre engine was the fastest four-door car available and achieved some success in touring car racing both in England and here in Australia. A sales success, with nearly 90,000 built in ten years of production (3.8-litre models accounted for just under a third of total production), the Mark 2 is today revered by Jaguar enthusiasts as perhaps the finest saloon ever to wear the leaping cat. No model epitomizes the Jaguar slogan of ?Grace, pace and space? better than the Mark 2 and it remains an eminently useable classic saloon today, with excellent support provided by the many clubs and specialists around Australia.