Keen bidding opens Shannons Online Autumn Auction
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Keen bidding opens Shannons Online Autumn Auction

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By Shannons - 26 May 2023
  • Ultra-low km 2017 HSV GTS-R attracts bid of $138,000 so far
  • Rare Tesla Roadster Sport gets 14 bids already, currently at $105,000
  • 1967 Aston Martin DB6 in non-running ’project’ condition sees $175,000 so far
  • $1,451 million offered for Vic number plate ‘52’

Quality classics from Europe and Australia have attracted strong opening bids in Shannons current Online Autumn Auction, which closes on Tuesday, May 30.

1993 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Coupe
1994 Ferrari 456 GT 'Manual' Coupe
2004 Lamborghini Gallardo (Manual)
 
2017 HSV GTS-R Sedan (Automatic)
 

These include a lovely 1993 Porsche Type 964 911 Carrera 2 Coupe - $180,000; a beautiful 1994 456GT- one of just 31 right hand drive 6-speed manual cars made ($118,000); a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo ($141,000); and a rare 2017 HSV GTS-R sedan that has covered just 2,023km ($138,000).

2011 Tesla Roadster Sport Automatic
1965 Volvo P1800 S Coupe

Other classics to garner strong bidder interest include a Lotus Elise-based Tesla Roadster Sport (14 bids - $105,000), while a stylish 1965 Volvo P1800S has also received good bidding with its 38 bids to date topped by $49,500.

Victorian Heritage Numerical Number Plates '52'
NSW Heritage Numerical Number Plates '31'
Victorian Heritage Numerical Number Plates '7.799'
Victorian Heritage Numerical Number Plates '13.888'

The 26 numeric number plates in the auction have also attracted strong bidding so far, with a high bid of $1,451 million for VIC ‘52’ and $1.3 million for NSW ‘31’. The early Victorian plate ‘7-799’ sits on $312,000 after 28 bids, while Victorian ’lucky’ plate ’13.888’ sits at $195,000 after 64 bids.

1916 Indian Power Plus 990cc
1926 Indian Big Chief 1200cc Twin Motorcycle

There has also been plenty of interest in the 29 motorcycles in the auction, with the top bid so far being $60,000 for the rare 1916 Indian Power Plus followed by $46,500 for a restored 1926 Indian Big Chief 1200cc Twin.