1988 Nissan R31 Skyline SVD GTS – $45,000
Eagle-eyed readers might recognise this car, as it has graced the pages of the tome in the past.
The Skyline GTS was a driver’s car and unlike some others of the time, no money was blown on boofy stereo systems, neon lights, or enough chrome to blind a small town.
Most of the development work was handled by a pair of Nissan employees you may have heard of: Mark Skaife and Jim Richards.
Yep, those blokes, who, instead of quiet weekends in the garden, spent their weekends hurtling around racetracks, so they know what they want from a car and it’s safe to say, they nailed it with the GTS.
Only 200 Series One Skyline GTS models were ever built, and this one is number 107. All of them were white, all of them were manual, and all of them are now seriously rare.
This example has been completely restored and is in immaculate condition, according to its proud Nissan enthusiast owner.
It’s totally original, needs absolutely nothing spent on it, and is easily one of the best examples you’ll find.
One drive is all it takes to realise this isn’t just an Aussie performance sedan, it’s something genuinely special and rare. And a bargain at that price.
1981 Nissan 910 Bluebird – $59,990
This Nissan Bluebird SSS-S Turbo Coupe is very rare worldwide, and with just 38,747 original kilometres, this stands as a remarkable survivor.
Imported from Japan in 2016, it received a repaint and period-correct touches including ENKEI wheels, a NISMO tiller and Aussie-spec bumpers.
Its grunt is courtesy of a 1.8-litre turbo four, tied to a five-speed manual, delivering attention-grabbing performance.
Inside, it retains its original AM/FM cassette, air-conditioning, factory rubber mats, and comes with logbooks, manuals and brochures. It’s an attention getter, especially when people realise it’s a two-door.
1959 VW Karmann Ghia – $58,000
In the sixties and seventies VW Beetles were as common as mud and I remember when the Karmann Ghia was a new attraction on our roads, you’d stop and stare.
One popped up in our neighbourhood back in the day and suddenly the owner had great respect by me and my car-loving mates.
This example keeps that charm alive. More than $20,000 went into its 2.1-litre American engine, plus $1500 for a stainless-steel exhaust. It also has an alloy four-speed from the USA and air-ride suspension. Inside, the leather trim shows how much love went into the restoration.
Seeing one this well done reminds me exactly why they were irresistibly cool.
1974 Citroen DS23 Pallas – $60,000
However you look at it, the Citroen DS was nothing short of revolutionary.
Yes, it’s gloriously quirky with hydraulic suspenders that feels like it’s floating on clouds, a bum that drags on the ground when switched off, peek-around-the-corner headlights, and a brake pedal that’s basically a small floor lump, but hats off to French ingenuity.
This DS shows 137,000 miles and has been well serviced. Other innovations include inboard front disc brakes, and this has a three-speed BorgWarner auto mated to a 2.3-litre four with Bosch electronic fuel injection and 147kW.
Referred to by many as the most beautiful car of the 20th century.
1963 Studebaker Daytona – $38,000
Ah, those great Studebaker days!
Back in the ’60s, you’d see them everywhere, cops included, with the siren on the bonnet that had everyone joking, “someone left the starter motor in the wrong spot!” But the hardtop coupe? That was rare.
This is a ’63 Daytona Sky Top and one of just 14 with a Golde sunroof and a performance-tuned 4.7lt V8 tied to an auto.
It’s got original air-con, plus tinted windows, power steering and front disc brakes. Inside, the red vinyl gleams, the carpets match, and the tacho has gone electronic. Plus, it comes with a swag of parts. Rare, collectible, and a proper slice of Aussie motoring nostalgia.