Uncle Phil has been seeking out the best and sometimes left-field classics for you to enjoy on the road and tinker with in the shed.
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1985 HDT BROCK VK DIRECTOR
Want a Blue Meanie but don’t have the moolah? Then check this VK HDT Calais Director. Sure, it lacks the outright grunt of Brock’s hero blue VKs, but the Calais Director is a rare model and hard to go past as a top-shelf luxo performance sedan, one of the best ever made in this country.
Whether you use it as a daily driver or a weekend cruiser, it is sure to put a smile on your face and start many conversations about Brocky and his legacy of HDT cars at cars and coffee events. Being a November 1985 build it has to be getting close to the last of the VK production run and after going through HDT Special Vehicles for its fettling into something special, it was first registered May 1986.
Behind the five-litre V8 is a five-speed manual which is another rarity as most were ordered as autos. And being a Calais from birth it copped the full load of kit including electric windows, aircon, central locking, power steering, a leather interior in coppertone as well as the optional factory glass sunroof. It comes with a fair swag of HDT documentation & history as well. $149,500
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1965 MINI COOPER S
Before the NSW cops got their hands on V8s in large numbers they used Mini Coopers as highway pursuit cars, and from what I hear they did a pretty good job, handing out expensive fast-driving awards on a regular basis. I remember the Cooper S being an absolute hoot to drive as its 1275cc engine was powerful (for the day) in a featherweight body, and you could chuck it at corners at a ridiculous pace and still pop out the other side unscathed. The induction and exhaust notes were a treat. This beaut looking Cooper S is being sold due to lack of use by its owner. It’s claimed to drive well and in fine fettle and was recently serviced. $67,500
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1966 AUSTIN HEALEY MKIII
Affectionately known as the ‘Big Healey’ the 3000 MKIII BJ8 was the last and most developed version of this burly Brit. Performance and luxury were boosted. A pleasure to drive with the roof down on a sunny day along a winding road, which is what motoring is about, creating moments. This one has a manual overdrive and shows just over 67,000 klicks on the odo. The white paintwork, red interior, and chrome wire wheels look the perfect combination. What’s more, this one has been improved mechanically for reliability, driveability and ease of maintenance. $99,500
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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL350
When new, this Benz convertible was about the same price as a decent home in the burbs. So, 17 years on it looks like a bit of a steal. A grand roadster in every sense these Benz convertibles make you feel like the king, or queen, of the road. Perfect for an interstate blast or as a daily driver and they don’t mind a gallop either. This one has an elderly owner who for the past six years has been showing it at car club events. It has travelled just 143,000 klicks. Unmarked and according to the owner in excellent condition with everything working, you can have this in your driveway for the price of a hatchback. I know which one I’d go for. $35,000
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1970 MUSTANG BOSS 302
i’ll start with a confession. I love old Mustangs and have had a few in the shed over the years and the Boss 302 is one of the ones to have and really caught my eye. The Marti report states it was originally in Grabber Blue with black vinyl interior with a Boss 302 4V engine, Top Loader gearbox and a 9-inch diff. This has the optional bonnet shaker, sport slats, an AM/8 track stereo and Magnum 500 Chrome Wheels. It has had a concours style resto and comes with previous titles for the car and a Ford build sheet. Should I go for a walk down memory lane again… $175,000
