Valiant VH Charger R/T E37 + HDT VL Group 3 Brock Signature + Toyota Century V12 - Auction Action 467

By: Mark Higgins

Date: 04.07.2022

The auction world is full of suprises, with big sales and the odd bargain. Here are some of the highlights

1971 Valiant VH Charger R/T E37

Sold: $200,500
Shannons Online Auction

Signature Hemi-orange paintwork, black interior and jellybean mags are the signature features of this R/T E37 Charger, one of Australia's most sought-after muscle cars from the Mopar church. Under the bonnet is the 265ci six with the optional Six Pack 245hp tune, tied to a three-speed manual. This totally restored example was built in October 1971 and features exterior and interior dress-up options. It came with a Valiant InfoBase certificate confirming its original factory specification and manufacturing details.

1987 HDT VL Group 3 Brock Signature

Sold: $270,600
Grays

This Group 3 Brock Signature Series was built after the messy bust-up between HDT Special Vehicles and the General, adding another chapter to the Brock Holden history. It’s one of a handful made. A matching numbers car with HDT build #4158, and a documented logbook. It has 77,324km on the clock the interior is in original nick. Behind the tweaked V8 is a T5 manual box. One for any Holden or HDT collector. No mention of the polarizer though.

2000 Toyota Century V12

Sold: $22,740
Shannons Online Auction

One thing for sure, you’re unlikely to park alongside one of these rare, top-shelf Toyota limousines here. The hand-built, special order Toyota flagship was the only Japanese front-engine, rear-drive V12 production car. It was opulence personified with an interior full of wood and leather along with every conceivable luxury. The front passenger seat converts to a footrest for the rear occupant.

2008 BMW M3 Coupe

Sold: $67,655
Shannons Online Auction

The sequel to the legendary E46 M3 had big shoes to fill. But stuffing a powerhouse V8 into the engine bay of the fourth-gen M3, a first for the badge, went a long way to winning fans. Adding to this unmodified example’s desirability is a six-speed manual box. Topping it off is Alpine white bodywork and silver leather trim. Sixty-three thousand kays by two owners
is the history of this car and it was sold with full books detailing its well-maintained past.

On the block:

1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner

Mecum Orlando Auction
July 6-9

The body needs to be this long simply to accommodate the badge! This beaut late 1950s Ford land yacht in Inca Gold with gold, black and white interior has a retractable hardtop. Under the long bonnet is a 352ci V8 tied to an auto trans. Power windows, steering and brakes are fitted and under the chrome wheel spats are white wall tyres. Mounted on the guard is a desirable spotlight mirror. Retractable Skyliners are a rare breed first introduced in 1957 with revised models in '58 and '59.

From Unique Cars #467, Jun/Jul 2022

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