1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD TOWN LANDAU Q CODE
This car was once Carroll Shelby’s daily driver. It was one of 10 ordered by Shelby American with the option packs, and Shelby-Cragar wheels added. Nine were sold as a promotion with this one retained by Shelby. It was sold to the company accountant’s father and remained with him until 1982. It was bought by the vendor in 2018 and underwent a resto. It’s Candyapple Red with black leather, a 428ci V8 three-speed auto and is fully-loaded with options including power seats and a Stereosonic tape system. It sold with a reproduction window sticker, a build sheet, Shelby documentation, owner’s manual and service records. As well as unrivalled provenance.
SOLD: $69,000 – Bring a Trailer
2009 HOLDEN HSV R8 CLUBSPORT TOURER
Exclusivity, power and practicality sum up this HSV R8 Clubsport Tourer. Up front is a 6.2-litre ‘LS3’ V8 with 375kW and 675Nm. At the rear is the drive and in-between is a six-speed auto. Finished in Heron white over a black leather trimmed cabin, it’s number 84 of just 179. It has been enjoyed for 125,000km by its three owners and cared for with ceramic coating. It’s being sold with its owner’s pack, two keys, and servicing and maintenance invoices. Family trucksters aren’t made like this anymore.
SOLD: $33,350 – Collecting Cars
2011 FORD FOCUS RS500
Over the years we’ve been treated to several Ford hot hatches with the big kahuna being the limited-edition (to 500) RS500. This one has done 8500 miles and is number 103 of the 500 built. It was first registered in the UK in August 2010. It’s one of 101 allocated to the British market and the vendor doted over it, keeping it stored within heated and insulated motor-car housing and rarely used. It went with a history file and original service book.
SOLD: $136,700 – Iconic Auctioneers Lot 40003
1967 MGB ROADSTER
It’s rare to stumble over a one-owner MGB as the years go on, but here’s one. It underwent a comprehensive bare-metal resto in the late 1990s and it’s claimed since then to have been driven just 2000 miles. Under the bonnet is a 1.8lt four tied to a four-speed manual. It rides on 14-inch chrome wire wheels with knock-off hub nuts and it went with the original driver’s handbook and service book, the original purchase receipts, and some supporting invoices up to 2018. Makes for a fun amigo on weekend drives.
SOLD: $21,850 – Collecting Cars
1972 ALFA ROMEO JUNIOR Z 1600 COUPE
One of a handful of Junior Zs in the country and just 402 of the larger-engined 1600 model made by Alfa in the early 1970s, this wedge-shaped 105-series was restored by an enthusiast in Sydney 30 years ago. Converted to right-hand drive and finished in the very ’70s shade of metallic champagne with black upholstery, this rare coach-built Alfa Romeo styled by Ercole Spada, comes with an extensive history file and collection of spares.
Estimate: $80,000-$100,000 – Donnington Auctions
2000 MAZDA RX-7 SERIES 8 TYPE RZ
Sold in 2014 it has been with the same owner since then. Just 175 examples of the FD-gen Series 8 RX-7 Type RZ were built. Its 205kW of power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual. In total it has covered 90,873km, but the engine was rebuilt by chief wrench of Mazda Motorsport, Daniel Decker at 89,000 klicks, so she’s like a new one. Snow White Pearl Mica is the hue and this example features Recaro bucket seats, Bilstein suspension and 17-inch aluminium BBS wheels.
SOLD: $82,000 – Collecting Cars
1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL
Like a Rembrandt or a fine red, Mercedes convertibles only grow in value with age. This Fire Engine red 1969 280SL has a 2.8lt six paired with a four-speed manual, itself a rare combo. It came with a soft and hard top, and the 14-inch steel wheels feature painted hubcaps. It had been with the vendor for a decade, who added 6000 of its 96,000 miles, and was sold with the owner’s manual and service records.
SOLD: $105,000 – Bring A Trailer
1987 PEUGEOT 205 GTI 1.9
This Pug was named ‘Car of the Decade’ by CAR magazine in 1990. This example with 55,274 miles on it, spent virtually all its life in an underground garage in Monte Carlo. Arctic White with contrasting trim it was used to ferry its owner between his residences in Nice, Monte Carlo and London. The interior is like new and it retains its original manufacturers stickers under the bonnet and doors. Included were its books and manuals, and the original Monaco number plates.
SOLD: $55,000 – Iconic Auctions
2015 6K-MILE 2015 AUDI R8 V10 COUPE
Another supercar no longer being made. The Audi R8 was considered an ‘everyday’ supercar due to its practicality. This 2015 example has the thunderous 5.2-litre V10 sitting behind the occupants’ heads, and all four wheels are driven through a seven-speed dual-clutch auto. Panther Black Crystal in colour, inside is nappa leather trim, and since it rolled off the line has travelled a mere six thousand miles.
SOLD: $165,100 – Bring A Trailer
1971 DATSUN 510 STATION WAGON
This 1971 Datsun 510 wagon (or 1600 as we call them) underwent refurbishment including repainting the exterior in Beryl Yellow, refreshing the brightwork, retrimming the interior, fitting a front spoiler and SSS Bluebird grille, and building and installing an L18 1.8lt four with dual carbs, bolted to a 280ZX five-speed manual and a Mazda RX-7 LSD. It now has discs all-round, lowered suspension and JDM seats and door cards. It also came with the manufacturer’s literature but didn’t attract a high enough bid so was passed in.
NO SALE: PASSED IN – Bring A Trailer
1976 FORD ESCORT RS 2000 AUTOMATIC
We reported the impending auction of Henry Ford II’s Escort a couple of issues ago. Now this one-off RS 2000, finished in Roman Bronze Metallic and sporting an auto gearbox and unrivalled provenance, has found a new home. Sometimes known as Hank the Deuce, Henry Ford II was the eldest grandson of the company founder and had this one-off Escort made for him while running Ford of Europe. It was with the vendor since the 1990s and early in this century underwent a full resto.
SOLD: $115,350 – Iconic Auctions, Lot 365
2002 TIGER SUPER SIX
This looks like fun at a bargain price and just in time for the warmer weather. This Tiger Super Six has travelled a mere 4053 miles. Tigers utilised Ford Crossflow, Pinto and Zetec engines and transmissions, and some VW componentry. The Super Six was Tiger’s first model and stayed in production until 2008 when a lack of donor parts forced the company to close. This has a two-litre engine and five-speed manual gearbox and came with data sheets, tuning guides and shop manuals. Ideal for brisk country runs or track days.
SOLD: $9550 – Brightwells Classic Car Auctions Lot 407
2004 AUDI A6 ALLROAD 4.2 V8
A stove hot V8 wagon with royal provenance is what the winning bidder got with this car. It was owned by His Royal Highness Prince Aga Khan. One of a handful of right-hand drive V8 allroad quattros made, this royal rocketship went to Quattro GmbH who painted it Prince Aga Khan Green and the Recaro interior was trimmed in beige nappa leather. It had Bose stereo, Navigation Plus, solar sunroof and a TV.
SOLD: $59,300 – Iconic Auctions Lot 438
1992 FORD ESCORT RS COSWORTH
First tested then bought by Jeremy Clarkson, this is one of three hand-built ‘Pre-production Prototypes’. The Escort Cossie was an ‘homologation special’ and its purpose was to incorporate parts Ford planned to use in their rally cars to ensure success. Small, light and nimble with Cosworth power, four-wheel drive transmission and effective aero, 2500 were made. It’s rumoured the cost of the three prototypes was A$488,000. Clarkson’s once daily is finished in Mallard Green with a Raven Hide interior, and in superb condition throughout.
SOLD: $132,000 – Iconic Auctions
1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING
This is one of 1400 Gullwings made during their three-year production run. This has the optional Rudge ‘knock-off’ wheels and was exported to the USA in late ’55. One owner kept it for 16 years and another for 37. It competed in the California Mille and has received over A$115k in service costs in the last 18 months. Finished in silver over blue leather, it is powered by a 3lt inline six with Bosch fuel injection and dry-sump lubrication. Sold with a copy of its factory build sheet.
SOLD: $2.71M – Bring A Trailer
1979 FERRARI 308 GT4 DINO 2+2 COUPE
Finished in the rarely seen combination of silver with contrasting blue upholstery, this 308 GT4 Dino offers two-plus-two seating and classic 1970s wedge styling by design house Bertone. Sensibly estimated to reflect the current market and supplied with an original tool roll, the 308 has been owned by a Ferrari Club member based in NSW since 2009 and maintained in strong mechanical condition. One of the best driving V8 Ferraris of the Enzo era, the 308 GT4 remains the most affordable way into Prancing Horse ownership and the ideal first Ferrari.
Estimate: $70,000-$90,000 – Donnington Auctions