Mark Higgins took a look at what was happening on the auction scene in August.
1993 Ford Falcon EB GT
SOLD: $46,240 – Chicane Auctions
Launched to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first Falcon GT and co-developed with Tickford, only 265 examples of the EB GT were built. Featuring an enhanced 5.0-litre Windsor V8, distinctive body styling, upgraded suspension, and a premium interior making the EB GT a rare beast. A mere 115 manuals were made. This 1993 three-owner example in Cardinal Red has travelled just 68,248 kilometres and went with its original service books and owner’s manual. It would be a fine addition to any Ford collectors shed.
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2003 Honda NSX-R
SOLD: $A1.66 million – Broad Arrow Lot 206
Honda’s NSX changed the supercar caper in the late 1980s. F1 legend Ayrton Senna had a hand in its development, and it was made in a purpose-built factory. The prized model is the NSX-R built from 2002-2005 of which less than 140 were made. This one has fewer than 16,000 kilometres on the odometer. Power is from a 3.2lt DOHC VTEC V6 engine delivering 290 horsepower paired with a six-speed manual. It’s finished in Championship White with matching BBS wheels and red Alcantara upholstery over carbon-fibre seats.
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1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy ‘Special’
SOLD: $38,000 – Donington Lot 34
This genuine and very rare Jaguar XK120 was originally red with biscuit and red trim, and bought by James Skinner who raced it twice at the Rob Roy Hillclimb. The second owner modified it, adding a fibreglass fastback hardtop and scalloped front guards. It was further modified by another custodian. It has been laid up for at least 25 years, before being rescued with an intent to restore it. However, the project was abandoned, and it went up for grabs, ready for a new lease of life.
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2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8
SOLD: $95,000 – Seven 82 Motors
Imported to Australia from Houston, near new and this beast is finished in Redline Pearl with silver stripes. Its grunt comes from a 6.4lt Hemi V8 paired with a six-speed manual. It has done 84,500 klicks from new and retains its original factory 20-inch alloys. It went with its original handbooks and documentation. It came to Western Australia where it was converted to right-hand drive. The owner used the car regularly before selling it to the vendor in Queensland.
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1970 Plymouth Superbird
SOLD: A$370,000 – Mecum Lot 5182
The Superbird was Plymouth’s follow-on design to the Charger Daytona and so successful NASCAR nobbled it from competition with rule changes. This one has a date-code correct, dealer-installed 426ci Hemi with dual 4-barrel carbs and behind it is a four-speed manual. It retains its original panels and has powered steering and brakes. It has had a repaint in factory Alpine White and has been stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment.
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1957 Aston Martin DB4 Prototype ‘DP114/2’
SOLD: A$865,000 – RM Sotheby’s – Lot 129
It was presented as ‘An unmissable opportunity’ to acquire the only DB4 factory prototype with its one-off bodywork designed in-house by Aston Martin, sitting astride an experimental chassis. It boasts unrivalled provenance as it once belonged to the wife of Aston Martin Lagonda boss, David Brown. It retains its matching-numbers straight-six engine and was recommissioned twice over its life, both times by Aston Martin Works.
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1971 Toyota Crown Coupe
SOLD: $47,000 – Collecting Cars
While the Crown sedan sold here as the Toyota flagship, we never got the coupe. This fourth-generation coupe is offered from long-term ownership and has benefitted from a recent restoration. Under the bonnet sits a naturally-aspirated 2.0lt inline-six, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. This example was originally a Japan-delivered model, which has been with the seller for 10 years.
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1996 Aston Martin DB7
SOLD: $60,000 – Donington – Lot 26
The DB7, penned by Ian Callum, was a landmark model in the resurrection of the famous British marque. It featured a 3.2lt DOHC, supercharged inline six, bolted to an auto trans. It resided in the national car museum in Hobart, hence its excellent overall condition and low mileage of 49,908km. From a private collection, it has been maintained by a marque specialist throughout the vendor’s tenure. It sold with full service history, a workshop and parts manual, climate-control instructions and an extensive set of books for the Becker stereo unit.
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1972 Ford XY South African GT
SOLD: $120,000 – Seven 82 Motors
When the muscle-car boom hit Aussie car values, we experienced an influx of South African GTs and Monaros as an opportunity to secure genuine muscle at a reasonable price point. This particular example had undergone a cosmetic restoration, retaining its signature vinyl roof covering. Originally a factory automatic it is now fitted with a four-speed Toploader, the engine bay has not been refinished but kept original to preserve its authenticity, a great talking point and and an attractive XY.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
SOLD: A$213,175 – Mecum – Lot S192
The CAMARO has secured its place as one of the ultimate American muscle cars from the ’60s, and one of the most sought after models in the Camaro lineup is the Z28. This genuine car has been subject to a comprehensive restoration down to the correct overspray patterns, paint and chalk markings and factory labels. It still retains its original 302/290 HP V8 engine and Muncie 4-speed gearbox. Spectacular.
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1968 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe
SOLD: A$57,000 – Bring a Trailer
This example is believed to have remained in the one family until it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025. Powered by a 400ci Rocket V8 linked to a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic auto, an LSD and power-assisted drum brakes! This 442 is finished in ivory over black vinyl upholstery. Features include 14-inch Super Stock wheels, power steering, air-conditioning, a power-adjustable front bench seat. The five-digit odometer shows 36K miles.
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2003 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
SOLD: A$21,750 – Iconic Auctioneers
Aside from the Carlton, here’s another Vauxhall you’d love in the shed. They are rare, a feisty featherweight and a future classic. Under the skin, the VX220 has much in common with the Lotus Elise, being a collaboration between Lotus and Vauxhall. But the Vauxhall has the more powerful Astra turbo engine for a 0-100km/h time of 4.7 sec. It was a written off early on but has been repaired and spent a lot of time in dry storage.
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1969 Ford Falcon XT GT
SOLD: $97,100 – Chicane Auctions
The Ford Falcon XT GT claimed third outright in the 1968 London to Sydney Marathon and fell just short of winning back-to-back Bathursts. The XT GT featured a 302ci V8 and was offered as a manual and auto. Production totalled 1480 XTs: 1163 manuals and 317 autos. This one was restored 15 years ago and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity by Ford Australia. It was also the runner-up for Best Restored XT GT at the 2015 Falcon GT Nationals.
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1968 Citroen DS21 Pallas
SOLD: $28,000 – Donington Auctions – Lot 22
The Citroen DS is an automotive milestone. With its pioneering hydro-pneumatic suspension with auto-levelling, power steering, power brakes and acres of interior room, it had no peer. This example is highly sought by Citroen afficionados being a one-year specification. Previously in the long-term ownership of a Melbourne doctor who began a restoration in 2010, which stalled so it was stored for 10 years. The vendor completed the resto.
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1951 Ford Country Squire
SOLD: A$48,100 – Hagerty
Finished in Sea Island Green with contrasting red vinyl trim, this Country Squire was an older restoration that still looked stunning. Powered by a newer Ford 289 cu in V8 with a four-speed automatic transmission, it hosted numerous Edelbrock performance upgrades under the bonnet. The year 1951 was the last time the Squire featured real wood panelling before Ford transitioned to simulated woodgrain making this model even more desirable. What a beauty!
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1969 AMC AMX
SOLD: A$65,010 – Hemmings
Often mistaken for a cut-down Javelin, the AMX was launched in 1968 as a serious and strictly two-seater muscle car. The AMX also enjoyed a significant price advantage over the rival Chevrolet Corvette. This example was optioned with the 390 and benefitted from the ‘Go Package’, which included the handling package, power front disc brakes, Twin-Grip differential, rear axle torque links, 6-inch-wide wheels, redline Polyglas tyres, heavy-duty cooling and stripes.
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1988 VL SS Group A Walkinshaw
SOLD: $200,000 – Trading Garage
The VL Walkinshaw has its loyal fans, so when one of the 750 units built pops up on the market, enthusiasts and Holden aficionados show interest. Build number 624 was owned for the past 25 years with three loyal owners from new. Having travelled only 99,820km with full service records, it’s only sway from originality were a custom exhaust and aftermarket head unit, luckily the original radio was included with this iconic VL.
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