1966 SHELBY GT350 EX STEVE SALEEN
Once owned and raced by Steve Saleen, this Shelby GT350 has been meticulously restored and covered just 59 miles since. It sports a 289ci V8 and four-speed manual. It has been in WA since 1997 and with the seller for 24 years. The Wimbledon white with blue stripes is number 417 of 1369 Shelby GT350s, converted to right-hand drive. It has won the National Mustang Gold Concours award along with 80 Concours trophies. Included in the sale went a history file of articles and photographs, a letter of authenticity from Shelby American, a spare wheel, and two keys.
SOLD: $235,000 – Collecting Cars
1952 BRISTOL 401
A division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company using BMW engines and designs thanks to war reparations, this one was bought new by a doctor and shipped to Tassie. It came back to the mainland in 1974 and featured in Unique Cars in 2015. That same year it was purchased by well-known enthusiast of old cars, the late Bryan Harper, who spent a decade restoring and improving it. Sadly, Bryan passed before he could attend to refurbishing its paintwork. Paint aside it presents in fine fettle and is ready to be enjoyed on the road.
SOLD: $49,000 – Donington, Lot 27
1996 FORD ESCORT RS COSWORTH
This 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux started life in Finland and Canada before being imported to the USA by the current owner in 2021. Finished in Zinc Yellow over black leather, the RS Escort is powered by a turbo 2.0lt four. Power is sent to all wheels through a five-speed manual. Carbon fibre features throughout and it has heated Recaro front seats, A/C, Blaupunkt audio, a 270km/h speedo showing 124,000km, AP Racing brakes with GAZ coilovers, and 18-inch OZ Racing wheels.
NO SALE: Passed in – Bring A Trailer, Lot S269
1973 CITROEN DS23 PALLAS
This is one of the best examples of the iconic Citroen DS23 Pallas that Donington Auctions has seen. Superbly restored to the tune of $120,000 with parts sourced from around the world, it’s finished in metallic mid-Blue with a Black roof, over a Tabac-coloured interior. Since its resto, the DS has covered around 600km and shows a mere 67,927km on the clock. It sold with owner’s manual, various reference materials and a large folder of receipts, both from its restoration and current ownership.
SOLD: $58,000 – Donington, Lot 36
1973 FORD XA GT RPO 83 HARDTOP
The fate of Ford’s Phase 4 Falcon GT-HO is well documented, but the story of how Ford made use of its surplus Phase 4 bits has created an almost accidental hero car of its own merit. With just 250 XA GT RPO 83s produced in total (130 sedans and 120 hardtops) this example is a jewel having had a nut-and-bolt, bare-metal concours rebuild undertaken under the late Neil Thompson of Grand Tourer Restorations. By the time UC has gone to press, this stunning RPO 83 might be in the hands of its new caretaker.
SOLD: Chicane Auctions, May Auction
1971 ALFA ROMEO MONTREAL
The Bertone-designed, two-door, two-seat Montreal was the Alfa Romeo flagship. Although it looked like a mid-engined Italian sports car, the 2.6lt V8 was in its snout. Giving it more than a touch of elegance is its signature Rosso with leather upholstery. In recent times the Spica fuel-injection pump has been rebuilt, the engine tuned and muffler replaced. It also holds an Alfa Romeo Certificato Di Origine, proving its authenticity, a spare tyre, jack, and tool kit
SOLD: $101,000 – Broad Arrow Amelia, Lot 138
2010 JAGUAR XKR 5.0 CONVERTIBLE
Penned by Ian Callum of Aston Martin fame, the X150 was the second and final generation of the Jaguar XK 2+2 grand tourer dynasty. This Ultimate Black with Warm Charcoal interior has the much sought after 5lt V8 powerplant, tied to an auto. It also has R-Performance brakes, Bower & Wilkins 44-W premium sound, and sports suspension. The car drives, runs and shifts beautifully and has just been given a major service. Now it’s time to enjoy it.
SOLD: $23,385 – Iconic Auctions, Lot 40006
1964 ROVER P5 COUPE
These sold here in the 1960s and this one was offered with no reserve. Powered by a 3.0-litre six, the P5 was dubbed “the poor man’s Rolls-Royce” and over time ferried PMs Harold Wilson and Margaret Thatcher around. Coupe variants had a lower roofline and more rakish profile, for a touch of elegance without compromising comfort. Besides a spot of re-chroming and a stainless-steel manifold fitted, this one is largely original. It sold with extensive documentation.
SOLD: $15,500 – Trading Garage
1981 PORSCHE 928S
Porsche’s new flagship was a break in tradition, being their first V8 and front engined at that. It had a galvanised steel body, with alloy doors, front guards and bonnet to save weight. An Australian-delivered car, a previous owner from 2010 to 2023 spent around $25,000 on it. The current owner, a 928 enthusiast has further improved it ensuring it runs and drives just like a 928 should. It presents well with minor duco blemishes and the interior is unmarked, with minor dash pad cracking around one air vent.
SOLD: $26,500 – Donington, Lot 12
2003 PORSCHE 996 TURBO
Powered by the legendary 3.6-litre, twin-turbo flat-six paired with the Tiptronic transmission is this classic Arctic Silver with black leather interior Porsche 996. Originally owned in rural NSW it has always been maintained by Porsche specialists and has just 145,082km on the clock. It has been fitted with Bilstein shocks and coil overs but remains pretty much standard and has been used sparingly this past decade. Like any old Porsche 911, it’s a fair bet it’ll grow in value over time.
SOLD: $93,000 – Donington, Lot 15
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE
This L72, 427/425 horsepower V8 is one of just 382 Corvettes produced with J56 heavy-duty brakes for 1966. It also boasts an M21 close-ratio four-speed manual, a 4.11 Positraction rear end, F41 sports suspension, a telescopic steering column and power steering. It has its original window sticker and latter-day tinted glass but retains its Delco AM/FM radio. Completing this desirable package are its finned aluminium knock-off wheels wrapped in Firestones.
SOLD: $187,700 – Mecum, Lot S200
1994 NISSAN SKYLINE R32 GT-R
if you have observed the R32 GT-R market over the past decade this sale would indicate decent buying. Originally delivered to Japan, this example was a fresh import entering Australia in 2023 with an odometer reading of 129,138km. Approximately 18 months ago, the car was stripped with minor rust repairs carried out, and a full respray undertaken. Its driveline also saw a recent engine rebuild with recent brake work to top it off. A great starting point for any GT-R aficionado, with room for improvement in the presentation department.
SOLD: $50,000 – Collecting Cars
1978 FORD FALCON XC COBRA
Falcon Cobras remain popular with this restored and matching-numbers example attracting some 123 bids. Power comes from the famed 351ci V8 and in this car, it’s tethered to a four-speed manual. The Cobra was the brainchild of Edsel Ford II, then director of Ford Australia, in a bid to shift the remaining two-door bodyshells This one shows 147,870km. Of the 400 made, only half had the 351.
SOLD: $257,860 – Trading Garage
1977 HOLDEN LX TORANA
This genuine two-owner, matching-numbers LX Torana was restored eight years ago. Under the bonnet is the General’s 253ci ‘baby V8’ bolted to a Trimatic auto and it shows 117,034km on the odo. Toranas were known for their bright hues, attracting hordes of young buyers. Finished in its original colour of Aquarius, with black vinyl and wood veneer inside. Recent works include a transmission service, a reconditioned carburettor, and the rear wheel bearings were replaced.
SOLD: $53,500 – Trading Garage, Lot 266
1973 CITROEN SM
Six long years were spent restoring this Citroen SM by renowned specialist Excelsior Motors, which was completed in 2022. In 1968, Maserati was taken over by Citroën hence the SM flagship being powered by a 2670cc Maserati V6 motor putting out 180 horsepower. Residing in the USA, it is fitted with European headlights and a five-speed manual gearbox. It went under the hammer with extensive records of refurbishment as part of the sale.
SOLD: $150,000 – Broad Arrow Amelia, Lot 167
1966 SHELBY 427 COBRA
Here’s one for the (large) pool room. This two-owner car has undergone a no-expense-spared resto in recent times. Throwing you back in the seat is a 427ci V8 and Toploader four-speed, and it boasts its original rear end. Best of all it is unmodified, which itself is rare and is one of 100 427 Street Cobras delivered new with factory dual-quad carbs. It has only been driven 14,671 miles from new and is listed in the Shelby Registry.
PASSED IN: Mecum Indy Auction