Shannons Auction eNews - Sydney March 2 Auction

Monday 2 March | 7:00pm | 65 Reserve Road, St Leonards, NSW
			4 May - MELBOURNE 2015 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction 321 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham, VIC Entries Invited     18 May - SYDNEY 2015 Shannons Sydney Late Autumn Classic Auction 65 Reserve Road, St Leonards, NSW Entries Invited Note: Auction entries may close prior to these dates - so register your interest early.
	Rare Number Plates lead British, European and American classics in first Sydney auction for 2015   The much-anticipated first auction in Sydney will kick off with 24 NSW Numerical Number plates at 7pm followed by a great selection of cars, motorcycles and memorabilia at approximately 7.30pm with plenty to attract buyers from all types of motoring interests.   British vehicles include a 1935 Alvis Speed Twenty Charlesworth Bodied Saloon, a 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, a 1971 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Coupe, a 1971 MG Midget Mk III Roadster up to a more recent 2001 Bentley Arnage 'Red Label' Saloon.   European classics Include a 1971 Porsche 911T 2.2 'Tarmac Rally Prepared Coupe', a 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 32, three Mercedes-Benz including a 1983 280CE Coupe, a 1990 500SEC Coupe and a 1991 500SL Convertible, all three with NO RESERVE. Together with a 1974 Citroen D Special Sedan, a 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV Coupe and a Citroen Light 15 Sedan to name but a few.     Two of the feature vehicles in the auction are a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (LHD) in spectacular Pennant Blue and a highly desirable SC series, 1935 Alvis Speed Twenty Charlesworth Bodied Saloon. Both of these should attract high interest based on the pedigree of these vehicles.     American Muscle is always popular and two examples on offer include a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS RS Convertible (RHD) and a 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe (LHD) with NO RESERVE.   For something a little unusual there is a 1942 Willys Jeep (LHD), 1967 Citroen 2CV AK400 Van (LHD) or the 1912 Pathfinder C-Cab Delivery Van.   Motorcycles feature strongly with 9 classic bikes on offer from eight different manufacturers including MV Agusta, Benelli, Matchless, AJS, Adler, Norton, Harley-Davidson and Scott, 5 with NO RESERVE.   All up 74 lots are on offer including 26 cars, 9 motorcycles and 39 memorabilia lots.   All lots are available for viewing now online and at Shannons Reserve Road, St Leonards Showroom. Our main viewing is Saturday 28 February 9am-4pm and Sunday 1 March 10am-4pm. The auction will begin at 7pm starting with the number plates followed by the vehicles and memorabilia at approxiamtely 7.30pm.   For people who would like bid online, register now at http://www.shannons.com.au/onlinebidding/   We look forward to seeing you on Monday March 2 starting at 7pm.   Christophe Boribon - National Auctions Manager   1942 Willys Jeep (LHD) $18,000 - $14,000 1952 Citroen Light 15 Sedan $15,000 - $18,000 1971 Porsche 911T 2.2 'Tarmac Rally Prepared' Coupe $55,000 - $65,000 1936 Ford 5-Window Coupe (RHD) $32,000 - $38,000 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS RS Convertible (RHD) $50,000 - $60,000 2001 Bentley Arnage 'Red Label' Saloon $95,000 - $120,000 Shannons Million-Dollar Plate Sale Motoring enthusiasts and collectors are expected to invest more than $1 million on 'heritage' black and white numeric number plates at Shannons upcoming Sydney Autumn Classic Auction on Monday, March 2. Read more... Classic 'Boxers' to punch above their weight in Shannons March 2 Autumn Auction Four famous 'boxer' Classics are expected to punch above their weight at Sydney Autumn Classic Auction this Monday March 2. Read more... $202k Kombi star of the show at Shannons Melbourne Late Summer Auction A rare, locally delivered 1960 Volkswagen Kombi Samba Bus in stunning, restored condition set an Australian and possibly world auction record when it sold for $202,000 at Shannons Late Summer Classic Auction in Melbourne on February 23 Read more... New South Wales Auction Team: Ian Clayton on +61 2 8019 4180, Stuart Roberts on +61 2 8019 4179 or 13 46 46 (opt 5). Unit B, 12 Frederick Street, St. Leonards, NSW (Enter via 65 Reserve road)   Victorian Auction Team: Ryan Lednar on +61 3 8588 0863 and Rodney Hansen on +61 3 8588 0864 or 13 46 46 (opt 5). 321 Warrigal Road Cheltenham VIC 3192