HSVs get solid money
Tonight’s Melbourne late Spring auction at Shannons saw two very desirable modern supercars find new homes. An R32 Nissan Skyline (a locally-delivered car) changed hands for $57,000, which represented solid buying.
Also looking like good value was the 1982 Porsche 930 turbo (also locally-delivered) for $190,000.
Both are internationally desirable models and should do well over the long term.
Of particular interest in the local market was the very strong bidding chasing a low-mile 2001 Holden HSV GTS VX in excellent condition.
The fact it is build number one no doubt helped to reach a sale price of $77,000.
Speaking of HSV, a rare Coupe 4 in tidy condition with a Harrop supercharger sold for $87,000.
Meanwhile, on the more modest end of the scale, a one-owner 1975 Beetle went for $13,000 – good buying.
We also reckon the 1982 Nissan TRX Turbo sedan at $18,500 was a pretty good punt.
Alfa Romeo GTVs continue to score solid numbers, with tonights example fetching $36,000.
The prize for the quirky lot of the night went to the 1950s Lambretta 3-wheeler commercial, which scored a very solid $21,000.
Australian cars had a reasonable night, with an impressive $46,500 paid for Holden FJ utility.
Vintage machinery also pulled respectable numbers, with a 1923 Vauxhall 23/60 tourer fetching $70,000.
Not to be forgotten was a very special car, a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Ponton cabriolet, which went for $245,000.
Notable for being the first post-WII series, they’re in demand across the globe and cabriolet versions like this are rare.
Top bids (most, but not all, cars sold)
6 1999 Honda VTi-R Integra coupe $9000 sold
7 1975 VW Beetle 1600 $13,000 sold
8 1979 MGB roadster $8500 sold
9 1981 Toyota Landcruiser trayback $24,000 sold
14 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale convertible $21,000 sold
15 1963 Ford Thunderbird coupe $16,500 sold
16 1965 Ford Mercury Monterey convertible $22,500 sold
17 1965 Ford Mustang coupe $31,000 sold
18 1962 Ford F100 pickup $31,000 sold
19 2006 Dodge RAM SR10 utility $55,000 sold
25 1953 Morris Minor $8600 sold
27 1970 MBG roadster overdrive $32,500 sold
28 1948 Morgan 4/4 $39,500
29 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche coupe $74,000
30 1973 Jaguar E-type series 3 V12 coupe $89,000 sold
35 1978 Ford Fairlane Marquis $13,500 sold
36 1977 Ford Lincoln Continental Mk5 $19,500 sold
37 1959 Holden FC Special $21,000 sold
38 1964 Ford Thunderbird coupe $29,500 sold
39 1972 Holden HQ Kingswood V8 modified $25,000 sold
40 1964 Holden EH Premier LS1 restomod $60,000 sold
47 1951 Lambretta Ape-style 3-wheeler $21,000 sold
48 1982 Nissan Bluebird TRX turbo $18,500 sold
49 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV $36,000 sold
50 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R $57,000 sold
52 1982 Porsche 930 coupe $190,000 sold
57 1954 Holden FJ utility $46,500 sold
58 1966 Jaguar Mk10 4.2 $23,500 sold
59 1936 Hudson Terraplane Business Coupe $29,000
60 1924 Buick 24-55 Master tourer $29,500
61 1923 Vauxhall 23/60 tourer $70,000 sold
62 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Ponton cabriolet $245,000 sold
67 1985 Holden VK Calais 5.0lt $17,500 sold
68 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz coupe $23,000 sold
69 1965 Cadillac Deville convertible $29,000
70 2001 Holden HSV GTS VX no.1 $77,000 sold
71 2005 Holden HSV Coupe 4 $87,000 sold
72 1975 Holden Torana LH SL/R 5000 $73,000
73 2000 Dodge Viper RT10 roadster $95,000 sold
78 1977 BMW 633 CSi $9000 sold
79 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL convertible $41,000 sold
80 2015 Morgan 3-wheeler $82,000
81 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL convertible $140,000 sold
82 1959 Porsche 356A D convertible $290,000
83 1957 VW Kombi 11-window $81,000 sold