Brock's favourites at Shannons Sydney Autumn Auction
Nearly 10 years after his shock death in the Targa West tarmac rally, Brock fans and collectors are already lining up to bid on the 1984 Holden VK Commodore 'SS' Group 3 Sedan that was the nine-time Bathurst winner’s personal car for a period while he ran HDT Special Vehicles.
However the HDT car that Peter Brock wanted to build – the 1984 Opel Monza Coupe he developed as the prototype of a future HDT Special Vehicle – is also going under the hammer at the May 30 Sydney Auction and is regarded as a more collectible car according to many HDT enthusiasts.
As confirmed in a letter on HDT letterhead signed by Brock, the white VK Commodore SS being auctioned – build was originally his General Motors-provided company car that he immediately built into a Group 3. It then was used for studio photography and became the HDT Press vehicle.
HDT Special Vehicles then purchased the Group 3 SS Commodore ((build No 1354) at the end of its media duties and it became Brock’s personal transport for some time.
It is now being offered for sale by its second owner, who purchased it directly from Brock, accompanied by the letter confirming its provenance.
Because of its significance as the foundation model of the HDT Group 3 Commodore and Brock’s personal ownership, Shannons expect it to sell in the $80,000 to $100,000 range.
Equally fascinating for Peter Brock fans in the auction is the 1984 Opel Monza Coupe that Brock helped develop as the prototype of a future HDT model, attracted by the car’s independent rear suspension compared to the Commodore’s live axle.
While HDT’s plans were thwarted when GM-Holden decided against the project, the Monza remains a tribute to Brock’s forward thinking and because of this connection it is expected to find willing bidders in the $100,000 to $120,000 range on May 30.
However Shannons May 30 Auction is not all about General Motors and Brock.
Ford fanciers are catered for with a well-presented 1978 Ford XC Falcon Cobra Coupe (build no.77).
Still equipped with its original 351 V8 and four-speed manual transmission and factory- fitted with power steering, electric windows and air conditioning, the Cobra has recently been fitted with a new interior made from original cloth. Adding to its provenance, it is also supplied with its original delivery books 15-inch Globe alloy wheels, radio and steering wheel.
With XC Cobra models becoming increasingly collectible in recent years, Shannons expect this very appealing and collectible Australian Muscle Car to sell in the $95,000-$110,000 range.
Mopar enthusiasts are also catered for with a spectacular yellow 1973 Chrysler VJ Valiant Charger E48 coupe that is enticingly being offered with ‘no reserve’.
Although not a matching numbers car, the E48 is fitted with a period-correct 265-cid six-cylinder engine block and the correct four-speed manual gearbox for this most desirable of all Charger models.
It is being sold with a receipt file showing the considerable work lavished on the car and a correct dealership workshop manual, with Shannons expecting it to sell in the $42,000-$52,000 range.
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