• Three affordable, head-turning sporting Italians
• Four high quality classic Jaguars
• Two unique classic Porsches – real and retro
With the Aussie dollar down and the housing market sliding, it’s a good time to invest in a quality European and British classic vehicle at Shannons Spring Auction in Sydney on November 5.
From Italy, there are three affordable collectibles:
• a very rare, superbly-restored, two-owner 1969 Lombardi Grand Prix Coupe that has been upgraded to 1300 Abarth spec ($50,000-$60,000).
• a charming, bare-metal restored 1970 Fiat 500F mechanically-upgraded with an enlarged 650cc engine and lowered, modified suspension ($30,000-$40,000);
• a stylish circa-1963 Fiat 2300 Ghia Coupe – a rare survivor of the estimated 50 right hand drive cars sent to Australia – in ready to enjoy, or restore condition (‘no reserve’ - $12,000-$16,000);
British Jaguar enthusiasts have four wonderful classics to consider:
• the pick of the cats is a New Zealand-delivered 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster coming from long-term ownership that underwent a comprehensive, no expense spared bare-metal refurbishment in 2017 ($160,000 - $180,000);
• Mid-sized 1960s classic Jaguar saloon enthusiasts have the choice of a sensitively- upgraded 1963 Jaguar MkII 3.8 manual overdrive Saloon ($50,000 - $60,000) and a beautifully-restored 1964 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 Saloon extensively-upgraded with power steering, air conditioning and a four-speed GM automatic transmission to make it a very usable classic ($45,000 - $55,000);
• XJS enthusiasts will find the ultimate derivative – a Hong Kong-delivered 1993 XJS 6.0 V12 Convertible – in the auction, with its odometer reading just 69,109km ($55,000-$65,000).
Porsche enthusiasts have the pick of two classic coupes:
• Early Porsches remain rolled-gold collectibles, with a Californian-delivered and beautifully-presented, black 1953 356 'Pre A' Coupe fitted with a period-correct 1500cc engine expected to bring $200,000 - $220,000.
• Alternatively, if you prefer classic Porsche style with more modern underpinnings, there is a four-wheel-drive 1989 Porsche 911 (Type 964) Carrera 4 Coupe backdated professionally to 1973 RS Coupe appearance that would make a stunning daily driver, or weekend club car ($120,000-$140,000).
All auction lots will be available for viewing over the coming weekend at Shannons showroom, 65 Reserve Road, St Leonards, from 9am-4pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
For more information on the auction contact Stuart Roberts (02) 8019 4179, or Damien Duigan (02) 8019 4180 or email auctions@shannons.com.au.