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25.01.2022 / AUCTIONS / As the V8 Supercars head to Bathurst this month, some of Australia’s most desirable Muscle Cars are gridding up for Shannons Spring Online Auction from November 11-18. Top of the tree amongst them is a stunning Dynasty Gold metallic 1977 Holden LX Torana SLR 5000 A9X four-door sedan the surviving example of just two examples factory-built in this distinctive colour and the only one with its paint/two-tone tan vinyl trim interior combination.

24.01.2022 / AUCTIONS / A beautifully-restored circa 1932 chain driven Frazer Nash Ulster two-seater is one of the highlight vehicles of Shannons Timed Online Spring Auction from November 11-18. Coming to auction with an interesting and well-documented period racing history, chassis number 2059 was originally supplied to the Allington Brothers of London as a bare chassis for Australian Douglas Fraser Shepherd in July 1932.

23.01.2022 / NEWS / More and more small independent brands are popping up and demanding a slice of the super and hypercar markets and now there is a new English contender, Naran Automotive. Not wanting to muck about, this small upstart performance brand has already set about detailing its first-ever model and there is no denying it, on paper it looks to be a weapon. Officially dubbed the Naran full name the Naran Automotive Naran this new British four-seat ‘hyper-coupe’ is said to be capable of going from 0-100km/h in 2.3 seconds and reaching a top speed of more than 370km/h.

23.01.2022 You may experience longer than usual call wait times due to the recent storms. Did you know that you can lodge a claim online 24/7, and you don’t need your policy documents? To claim, visit: https://www.shannons.com.au/claims/make-a-claim/

22.01.2022 / AUCTIONS / There are seven great BMW sports models in Shannons upcoming Spring Timed Online Auction on November 11-18 the last auction to finish the 2020 calendar year. The most potent of these is a very desirable manual gearbox 2002 BMW E46 M3 Coupe collectible as the last of the classic in-line six M3s. Finished in the unusual factory shade of Phoenix Gold with contrasting black Alcantara and cloth trim, the M3 has the preferred six-speed manual gearbox, with its options including a factory-fitted sunroof, electric memory seats and Fuchs 19-inch rims.

19.01.2022 / NEWS / Few people these days would associate the Maserati brand with producing all-out supercars like their Italian counterparts Ferrari and Lamborghini dedicated supercar specialists. In fact there have only been three mid-engine Maserati models before now, those being the Bora, Merak and Ferrari Enzo-based MC12. But now there is a new mid-ship Mazzer on the way, and it’s called the MC20.

18.01.2022 / AUCTIONS / A late-1958 Porsche 356A Cabriolet factory-equipped with a rare Karmann hardtop and even-rarer 15in x 4in Rudge knock-off wheels, is one of the feature lots of Shannons 2021 Summer Timed Online Auction from February 16-23. This true ‘barn find’ is being offered in project condition. Find Out More.

18.01.2022 / AUCTIONS / Its primer-tone paintwork has long since lost its lustre; one headlight has no lens; its tyres are flat; its front end has sagged badly and its interior needs retrimming. But at Shannons upcoming Spring Timed Online Auction from 11-18 November, Lot No 18, this 1.6 metre long Austin J40 pedal car, could easily bring $3,000 or more, as restored examples have sold to young-at-heart Australian enthusiasts for nearly $10,000.

18.01.2022 / Classic Restos / In the latest episode Fletch heads to Central West at Molong, visiting truck enthusiast Andy Mckenzie and his collection of fully restored trucks from the 60s and 70s. Impressive trucks include a 1978 Dodge D5N 700 Detroit with a 10-speed Road Ranger transmission and a 1968 Ford F8000 with a 180 Cummings engine, both beautifully restored. Fletch also meets Craig, owner of the neatest car and parts collection he has ever seen. Craig was once a Holden man and Brock fan only, his vehicles have diversified now to include Chrysler, Dodge, and Fords and purely based on styling and looks that appealed to him. Watch the full episode now.

18.01.2022 Have you been affected by the storms across Queensland? To lodge a claim visit http://spr.ly/6187GCu3B or call us on 13 46 46. We’re here to help with claims 24/7.

17.01.2022 / Classic Restos / Fletch travels to Lockhart in NSW and the Green's Gunyah Museum. Opened in 1970 the Museum captures the history of the region including including an array of farming machinery from what was a very productive sheep district in its day. At the museum we meet local 'Antique Pete', and take a tour of some of the notable vehicles on display, including a T Model Ford, 1938 W30 International, 1927 Hart-Parr Tractor and a 1922 Garford Fire Truck. Watch the full episode now.

12.01.2022 The Shannons Club was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Australian racing great John Harvey after succumbing to lung cancer. He was 82. One of motor racing’s true gentlemen and finest ambassadors, Harvey is perhaps best known as Peter Brock’s loyal deputy at the Holden Dealer Team during the factory squad’s halcyon days in the 1970s and 1980s. However, his remarkable career achievements before and after that famous era have tended to be under-appreciated. Needless to say, John Francis Harvey was more than just a top-flight Aussie touring car driver...

12.01.2022 / AUCTIONS / Eight very collectable Ducati motorcycles spanning 37 years have joined Shannons Spring Timed Online Auction from November 11-18. This brings to 37 the number of classic and collectible motorcycles and scooters out of the total of 176 lots on offer. The standout of the ‘Dukes’ on offer is a 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR limited edition road-going replica of its then current MotoGP machine.

12.01.2022 / NEWS / Shannons Sydney has moved into a newly fitted out on and significantly larger stand-alone auction showroom and insurance headquarters in the high profile Lower North Shore. The relocation to Shannons new Artarmon home comes after 19 years at its existing, nearby St. Leonards showroom. It offers much better access and improved facilities for its insurance and classic vehicle auction customers.

11.01.2022 Have you been affected by the recent wet weather across Victoria? To lodge a claim, visit http://spr.ly/6187GCurB or call us on 13 46 46. We’re here to help with claims 24/7.

10.01.2022 Have you been affected by the severe weather across New South Wales? To lodge a claim visit http://spr.ly/6188GCuPj or call us on 13 46 46. We’re here to help with claims 24/7

10.01.2022 / RETRO AUTOS / Joe Schemansky led the styling of some of Australia’s best loved and most iconic cars, including the Monaro, Statesman, LC and LH Torana and the HK and HQ Kingswoods. It was during Joe’s tenure as design director at Holden that two of the company’s most famous concept cars were unveiledthe futurist 1969 Hurricane and the 1970 Torana GTR-X. Retroautos looks into Joe's incredible career. Read the article now.

09.01.2022 / NEWS / At long last, Nissan’s new Z car is almost here! We say ‘almost’ because it is taking its sweet time and Nissan still hasn’t released anything concrete about the new Z apart from the fact it will have a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 pinched from Infiniti paired to a six-speed manual transmission. Even the design has a few question marks hovering about because again, Nissan has not actually revealed the finished product, rather a very well evolved prototype. That prototype is the Z Proto, a stylish, very yellow nod both to the past and future of the iconic Z lineage.

08.01.2022 / AUCTIONS / Strong bidding in Shannons current Spring Timed Online Auction has already drawn bids on 95 per cent of lots, with over $1.3 million already committed on number plates to date before bidding closes from 7pm (AEDT) 18th November. Popular with early bidders has been a 1987 Nissan Skyline GTS-R GR31 Group A homologation special (Build No 80/800) at $57,000 so far. Go online now and view the current bids on lots and to place your bid!

08.01.2022 / NEWS / For some time now, EV trailblazer Tesla has had somewhat of a stranglehold on the high-performance, all-electric sedan market, however that may be set to change with the reveal of the production-spec Lucid Air. Having been teased since as far back as 2016, the Air has been a long time coming, however the figures released by the Californian start-up are set to give Tesla a fright. Read the full article now.

08.01.2022 / AUCTIONS / The unique Ford Mustang Fastback that reigning V8 Supercar Champion Scott McLaughlin drove in the Ford Speed Comparison that preceded the 2019 Superloop Adelaide 500, is to be auctioned online by Shannons, with the sale proceeds being donated to Camp Quality. The Mustang was specially prepared for Scott McLaughlin to drive at the Superloop Adelaide 500, the first round of the 2019 Supercars season which saw Mustang make its debut as a Supercar. The cu...stom modifications by Ford legend Rob Herrod for McLaughlin’s Ford Speed Comparison included special Ford Performance/Mustang exterior graphics, specially-painted alloys, a half-roll cage, a four-point racing harness, a rear-seat delete kit, ARP front and rear wheel hubs with ARP studs, a fire extinguisher and a factory spoiler. Bidding for the online auction is now open and closes 7pm AEDT 28th October. Find out more and register to bid now at shannons.com.au/auctions See more

08.01.2022 / AUCTIONS / Bidding is now open for the 175 lots in Shannons Timed Online Spring Auction that closes progressively from 7pm on November 18. Amongst the standout lots in the online auction are 21 black and white numerical New South Wales and Victorian number plates; 37 classic motorcycles and scooters dating back to circa-1906; 25 ‘no reserve’ classic vehicles; three great early four-wheel-drives; two wonderful Pre-War II sporting classics; a fistful of desirable Australian Muscle Cars, a powerhouse of British and European sporting vehicles, headed by seven BMWs, four Porsches, two Jaguar E-types and a superbly-restored 1971 Ferrari 365GTC/4, plus 48 lots of fascinating automotive memorabilia. Register to bid now!

06.01.2022 / Classic Restos / Fletch meets with three more members of the Classic and Historic Automobile Club of Australia (CHACA) to get the inside story on their passion for each of their vehicles. Tom a spritely 82-year-old, with his beautifully presented 1973 Ford Escort that has been an 18-month bare metal restoration. Barry's 1979 Jaguar V12 in original condition and completely untouched. Finally from Wagga an Aussie icon, a 1955 FJ Holden - Business Model. Owner Dick purchased the car for $2,250 in 1986. Watch the full episode now.

05.01.2022 / Classic Restos / Fletch's journey across NSW continues with a visit to Parkes, home to the landmark CSIRO Radio Telescope nicknamed The Dish. Fletch meets with members of the Central West Car Club and their prized possessions. First up is Scott with his 1978 HZ Holden Monaro GTS, a beautifully presented model in original condition, sporting a 308 5.0 Litre V8, radial tuned suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes. Next is Jeff with a 1970 VG Valiant 2 door coupe, it's not your standard Valiant colour, Jeff's is Jindabyne Mauve. Fletch also meets our very own Regional Development Officer, Jo Flemming. Her modified EH Holden ute finished in ivory and turquoise is in spectacular condition inside and out. Watch the full episode now.

04.01.2022 / Classic Restos / The latest episode features Bill, a Lincoln collector with his showpiece, a 1973 Lincoln Continental Town Car, a 460 V8 LHD vehicle in original condition. Bill, a passionate collector, refers to the Lincoln as a 'sculpture on wheels'. Another American devotee is Luke with an immaculate 1969 Mercury Marquis with a 429 7-Litre V8 with 2 barrel carburettor. Fletch also catches up with Summernats legend, Chic Henry to chats about the origins of Summernats. Watch the full episode now.

01.01.2022 / AUCTIONS / Some of the world’s most desirable performance cars from Italy, Germany, Britain and the USA are lined up for Shannons Timed Online Spring Auction on November 11-18. Topping the list is a fabulous and ultra-desirable V12-engined 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Coupe that is offered following a show-quality restoration by a Pebble Beach winning company.