Some European classics offered will be most likely snapped up by collectors and enthusiasts at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction to be held on Monday September 29.
The sporting hero of the sale is a 1972 Renault Alpine A110 1300 Coupe that arrived from the Netherlands six years ago. The left-hand-drive is one of approximately 20 of the French-based Renault A110s currently in Australia.
The Alpine is fitted with a 1397cc Renault 5 motor equipped with two Weber 40DCOE carburettors mated to a four-speed transaxle.
Cosmetically the Alpine is in a great condition and is finished in the iconic livery of the 1971 factory rally cars and has benefited from a number of improvements, including wearing the ultra-rare and genuine factory competition Gotti rims. Shannons expect it to sell in the $62,000-$70,000 range.
Also French, but completely different and appealing to very different enthusiasts is a 1948 Citroën Light 15 Sedan that has been restored to a very high standard.
Coming from long-term ownership as part of a private collection of Citroëns the Slough (UK)-built ‘Traction Avant’ was restored in 2000 and has picked up trophies for People’s Choice and even Best in Show over the years.
Adding to its appeal and justifying its expected selling range of $18,000-$24,000, the car retains its original red leather upholstery, with Shannons believing it to be one of the nicest Traction Avants to come to auction in recent years.
From neighbouring Germany there are four Mercedes-Benz models spanning 34 years and a classic BMW coupe in the auction.
The star of the ’Benz models is a 2000-model CL600 coupe that still feels like a new car inside despite having travelled just under 110,000km. This locally delivered V12 Coupe comes with some service history, including details of recent service work carried out. At its expected guiding range of $25,000-$30,000.
A rare 2002 model Mercedes-Benz SLK32 Convertible with folding metal roof – one of just 28 Australian-delivered examples of this V6-engined model – is expected to sell in the $20,000-$25,000 range.
Two earlier classic Mercedes-Benz models will be sold with ‘no reserve’: a 1972 350SL Convertible offered with both hard and soft tops is expected to bring $12,000-$16,000, while a1956 Australian-delivered 220S ‘Ponton’ Sedan that was refurbished several years ago is expected to bring $8,000-$12,000.
Finally from Germany comes a right hand drive automatic 1974 BMW 3.0CS Coupe. The collectible German Grand Tourer features a full respray, a new all-leather interior and renewed suspension and gearbox mounts, with Shannons predicting it will sell in the $36,000-$42,000
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