There are some tough decisions for Porsche lovers at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on Monday (September 1): A very desirable 1989 Porsche 928 S4 Coupe; the iconic black and white Victorian number plate ?928?; or ideally, both.
It's 'Holden Heaven' at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on Monday (September 1), with a 1977 Holden Torana A9X, three early Monaros and a very original 1951 Holden 48-215 sedan amongst the 48 classic vehicles going under the hammer from 7.00pm.
Forget the funky new MINI Clubman. The coolest carry-alls in town are its spiritual successors - the Austin A30 Countryman Estate and Morris Minor Traveller - one of each is crossing the block at Shannons Spring Auction in Melbourne on September 1.
Life will be easier for cancer sufferers in Victoria's Western District following the sale of a rare Rolls-Royce at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on September 1.
The 50th anniversary of the manufacture of the tiny Goggomobil in Australia will be celebrated in a big way with a display and a parade at the Shannons Eastern Creek Classic historic race meeting on August 24.
Gloomy talk of global warming, carbon offsets and fluctuating fuel prices didn't dull the enthusiasm of buyers at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on July 21, with excellent prices achieved by a number of European, British and Australian classics.
Motoring enthusiasts will rev their engines at the sight of Shannons' new "Super Rig", which hit the road today in a travelling road show set to span the country.
Historic racing enthusiasts wanting a driver's view of all the action will be 'going for gold' at this year's VACC Historic Sandown from November 7-9, which is being supported by Shannons.
The very first FPV GT Cobra sold to the public will go under the hammer at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on Monday July 21, representing a unique opportunity for Ford enthusiasts and collectors.
Fuel prices might be soaring, but the value of classic bowsers is also rising and often out-pacing the petrol they used to pump.
And in an interesting twist in the tale, these former forecourt fillers are now finding pride of place in cafes, showrooms, rumpus rooms and collections where nary a drop will pass their nozzles.
After soaring fuel prices and other kill-joy motoring news this year, Shannons are giving performance car enthusiasts something to really smile about at their Sydney Winter Classic Auction on Monday July 21.
Australian muscle cars of all models will gather in the Nursery Car Park at Flemington Racecourse on Sunday July 20 for the fourth annual Shannons Classic Australian Car Show.
A 1963 Holden EH Special Station Wagon, restored by disadvantaged young people with the encouragement of the late Peter Brock, has turned in one of the more impressive auction results of recent times, and all for charity, at the Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic Auction last night as more than $600,000 of vehicles sold under the hammer.
After an Australia-wide call out, 4,000 DVD applications and months of interviews and screen tests, SBS and Freehand are pleased to announce the hosts for Top Gear Australia - Charlie Cox, Warren Brown, Steve Pizzati and of course, The Stig.
Jim Richards' long-awaited 1964 Falcon Sprint will make its racetrack debut at the inaugural Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Showdown at Queensland Raceway over the May 31/June 1 weekend.
Two superbly restored early 1970s Honda Mini Bikes will be the small sensations of Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic Auction on Monday June 2.
The bikes ? a 1971 Honda SL70 KO and a 1973 Honda XR75 KO ? have both been rebuilt by the same vendor to an exceptionally high standard that would make them the centerpiece of any motorcycle collection.
A stunningly original, unmolested 1969 HT 'Bathurst' Monaro GTS 350 coupe with just 71,000 miles on its odometer is one of the highlights of Shannons? up-coming Melbourne Winter Classic Auction on Monday June 2.
A pair of red and rare Porsches that have never seen an Australian Porsche showroom will be going under the hammer at Shannons Winter Classic Auction on Monday June 2.
A pristine, one registered owner Holden VL Commodore Group A 'Walkinshaw' sedan with just 16,637 kilometres on its odometer sold for $87,000 at Shannons Sydney Autumn Auction last night ? nearly double its original new price of 20 years ago.
A 1963 Holden EH Special Station Wagon restored by disadvantaged young people with the encouragement of the late Peter Brock. will be auctioned by Shannons in Melbourne on Monday, June 2 with no reserve price.
One of the best Triumph Bonneville motorcycles ever offered for sale in Australia is going under the hammer at Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic auction on Monday (May 5).
Chrysler's sledgehammer 440-cid 'Big Block' V8 that made the Plymouths and Dodges of the late 1960s and early '70s the benchmark of performance sedans, also powered one of Britain's great Grand Touring cars of the same era.
One of Australia's rarest Porsches - a 1989 911 Wide Body Speedster - will be going under the hammer at Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction on Monday, May 5.
South Australian Steve Glenney, driving a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, has dominated the Modern competition at Targa Tasmania to finish one minute 31 seconds clear of eight time winner, Jim Richards, in a 2008 Porsche 911 GT2.
Hobart, Sunday April 20, 2008
Defending Shannons Outright champion Rex Broadbent this afternoon scored his third Classic victory in Targa Tasmania in six years in his 1974 Porsche 911 RS replica, following wins in 2002 and 2007.
Collectors were out in force on Sunday April 20 at Billy's Service Station near Brisbane, where Shannons knocked down 160 lots of garage memorabilia - with some setting Australian record prices.
Strahan, Saturday April 19:The hopes of Melbourne's Rex Broadbent for back-to-back victories in the Shannons Classic Outright competition of this year?s Targa Tasmania were severely deflated on Tasmania's West Coast when he suffered tyre problems on the penultimate stage of Day 4.
South Australia Steve Glenney has further increased his lead in the Modern Competition on day four of Targa Tasmania, and will start day five in Strahan on Sunday morning carrying the hopes of Mitsubishi?s first victory in the tarmac classic.
Reigning champion Rex Broadbent continues to cruise at the head of the Shannons Targa Tasmanian Classic field as the event enters its crucial final two days.
South Australian Steve Glenney has held his challengers at bay on day three of Targa Tasmania, and holds a comfortable 37-second buffer with two days remaining.
Victoria's Rex Broadbent and Sydney's John Lilleyman in their 1974 Porsche 911 RS replica extended their lead in the Outright category of the Shannons Classic Competition on Day 2 as the field completed an eight-stage loop out of Launceston to the East Coast.
South Australian Steve Glenney produced a superb drive on day two of the 2008 Targa Tasmania to establish a handy 40 second lead over eight-time Targa champion and day one leader, Jim Richards.
Bargain hunters, Trash and Treasure 'tragics', collectors and motoring enthusiasts from around Australia will be beating a path to 'Bushy Park' near Brisbane on Sunday (April 20) for Australia's ultimate 'garage sale' at Billy's Service Station.
Victoria's Rex Broadbent has taken a narrow but intimidating early lead in the Shannons Classic competition of Targa Tasmania at the completion of the event?s first nine of 39 special stages on Day 1.
Eight time Targa Tasmania winner, Jim Richards, driving his Shannons-sponsored 2008 Porsche 911 GT2, leads the Modern Competition field after the first day of the five-day tarmac rally.
The love affair that many Australians have with automobiles made in America is growing even stronger, if the record turnout for this month?s Shannons American Motoring Show at Melbourne?s Flemington Racecourse is any guide.
The battle lines are drawn for an enthralling battle for outright honours in this year's Shannons Classic competition in Targa Tasmania from April 15-20, with up to four Porsches and several home-grown Aussie muscle cars trying to grasp the silverware.
Queensland's first major event dedicated to showcasing Australia's most potent sports, muscle, racing and show cars will be staged at Queensland Raceway over the May 31/June 1 weekend this year.
A stunning 1966 Shelby GT 350 fastback, a Torana XU-1 restored to show standard and an Australian-delivered 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet are the stand-out cars of an eclectic mix going under the hammer at Shannons Sydney Autumn Auction on May 5.
The most significant private collection of neon and other garage signs, petrol pumps to come onto the Australian market for many years will be auctioned in Brisbane by Shannons on April 20.
Up to 800 classic and historic American vehicles, from Superbirds and Shelbys to Cadillacs and Corvettes, will converge on Flemington Racecourse for the annual Shannons American Motor Show on Sunday April 6.
Jim Richards and high horsepower racing cars are far from strangers, but even the seven-time Bathurst and eight-time Targa Tasmania champion had to admit that his unexpected guest drive at the recent 2008 Shannons Phillip Island Classic was something special.
Motorsport legend Jim Richards becomes the new face of Shannons Insurance in a commercial arrangement that covers personal endorsement and car livery exposure for bothhis circuit and rally programs.
Melbourne, Monday March 10: A 1977 Holden Torana A9X sedan that had languished silent and neglected behind a block of flats near inner Melbourne for 12 years sold for $192,000 at Shannons Melbourne Motor Show Auction ? an auction record price for the model.
The 250km/h Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 litre sedan that former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett owned and loved for 28 years and one of the famous 'General Lee?' Dodge Chargers built for the TV series ?"The Dukes of Hazzard", will both be going under the hammer at the 13th Shannons Melbourne Motor Show Auction from 2.30pm on Monday, March 10.
A 'dirty dozen' of highly desirable Australian and American V8 muscle cars is going under the hammer at Shannons 13th annual Melbourne Motor Show Auction on Monday (March 10).
While most car enthusiasts will recall the sinister black Dodge Charger stalking Steve McQueen's Mustang through the streets of San Francisco in the cult movie ?Bullitt?. However the best known Charger will always be the famous ?General Lee? - the bright orange '69 model with a Confederate flag on the roof that played a starring role in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard
Former Australian hillclimb and sports car champion Alan Hamilton will be re-united at this year's Shannons Phillip Island Classic with his former T430 Formula 5000 racing car that he once wanted to turn into a coffee table.
It's understood to have been driven by both five-time World Driving Champion Juan Manuel Fangio and the great Stirling Moss before it became the personal car of outspoken former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett for 28 years.
A beautifully restored 1935 Ford V8 Coupe in largely original condition will be one of the most sought-after lots of Shannons 13th annual Melbourne International Motor Show Auction on Monday March 10.
Sydney, Tuesday February 19: The problematic black 1955 Morris Minor convertible that actor Garry McDonald drove as Arthur Beare in the popular ABC television comedy series 'Mother and Son', sold for an unprecedented $18,000 at Shannons Sydney Summer Auction last night.
Two much loved classic cars with a common ABC TV connection will again be in the spotlight at Shannons Sydney Summer Classic Auction on Monday (February 18).
