- Rare second series Austrian Haflinger
- Charming Autobianchi Bianchina ItaIian Microcar
- Lovely ex-Pro Hart family 1974 Citroen D Special
Based on this, Shannons have hours of conversation crossing the auction block at Monday’s (November 18) Spring Classic sale in Sydney.
Right up there for interest is a left hand drive 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Sedan – one of an estimated 10,000 built in total, of which only a handful ever reached Australia.
This restored 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Sedan based on a Fiat 500’s platform, is expected to sell with ‘no reserve’ for $25,000 - $35,000.
As a result, the Trasformabile remains a stylish, chic machine today, with the restored example being auctioned potentially enhancing any Italian car collection at is expected ‘no reserve’ selling price of $25,000 - $35,000.
This quirky 1973 Haflinger 700 AP that is one of few examples left in Australia is expected to sell with ‘no reserve’ for $10,000 - $14,000.
Of similar eclectic interest is a four-wheel drive 1973 Haflinger 700 AP – one of few examples left in Australia.
Originally developed for the Austrian Army as a Post-War replacement for their ageing fleet of US Army surplus Jeeps, the Haflinger was powered by a rear-mounted 643cc horizontally-opposed and air-cooled twin-cylinder engine, had a remarkably low weight of 600kg and with its low centre of gravity, front and rear locking diffs and long-travel fully independent suspension, had exceptional off-road ability.
Later models, like the 700 AP being auctioned, received more powerful motors and a new five-speed gearbox with a Krawler gear. As a result, the Haflinger enjoys a cult following around the world today and there is even an active club in Australia with a strong network of owners. With just 21,793km showing on its odometer, this example is being offered with ‘ no reserve’ and is expected to sell for $10,000 - $14,000.
When it comes to series production classics, it’s hard to get more quirky than Citroen’s futuristic D Series and the late model 1974 Citroen D Special Sedan previously owned by the son of prominent Broken Hill artist, Pro Hart, ticks all the boxes.
Kept garaged and well-maintained by the same Sydney specialist workshop since it was purchased by the vendor in 2002, the Citroen was used as daily transport until 2018 and has since benefited from a refurbished interior.
Now showing 60,384 miles on its odometer, this very useable example is expected to sell with ‘no reserve’ for $20,000 - $25,000.
This low mileage and recently refurbished 1969 Elan S4 SE Coupe being offered with ‘no reserve’ is expected to sell in the $40,000-$50,000 range.
Painted Carnival Red, this original Stromberg carburetted SE model with power windows. has covered just 3,000 miles over a 30-year period, making it fresh and ready to enjoy at its expected selling price of $40,000 - $50,000.
Grand Touring car enthusiasts will never be lost for an audience if they arrive in the rare, nicely well-documented and authentic 1959 Jensen 541R Coupe that is expected to sell with for $60,000 - $75,000 at Monday’s auction.
This circa 1950's 'Jeep' pedal car offered with ‘no reserve’ is expected to bring $300 - $500.
All lots offered in Shannons November 18 Sydney Spring Auction can be inspected at Shannons Showroom, 43 Reserve Road, St.Leonards, between 9am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday, with Monday’s auction commencing at 7pm, or visit www.shannons.com.au
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For more information on the auction contact Stuart Roberts (02) 8019 4179 Damien Duigan (02) 8019 4180, or 13 4646 (Option 5) or email auctions@shannons.com.au.
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