Posts by Kerrie White
1980 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SEL
Mercedes-Benz 1980 280 SEL W116 $ 26,900 THE STORY The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL W116 was the long wheelbase version of Mercede’s flagship luxury saloon. The series was manufactured between 1972 and 1980 and were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called “S-Class” – for Sonderklasse or “Special Class.” These S Class vehicles were always at the forefront…
Read More1975 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW
Rolls-Royce 1975 SILVER SHADOW SOLD THE STORY The Silver Shadow was introduced in 1965 and built until the 1980 model year – over the journey the model experienced over 2,000 refinements. Each car took at least four months to build – its hand-shaped monocoque bodyshell, doors, boot, and bonnet were all made from lightweight aluminium.…
Read More1980 YAMAHA XJ650R
Yamaha 1980 XJ650R $7,000 THE STORY The Yamaha XJ650 was introduced in 1980. It is shaft-driven and boasted an air-cooled, twin cam, 650cc inline-four engine. It had a top speed of close to 200 kp/h. James Bond (Sean Connery) rode a specially modified Yamaha XJ650 Seca Turbo from Q in the 1983 movie Never Say…
Read More1967 XR FORD FALCON COUPE UTILITY
Ford 1967 XR FALCON COUPE UTILITY SOLD THE STORY Introduced in September 1966 and based on the American Falcon, the XR Falcon was promoted as the “Mustang-bred Falcon”. This was the first Aussie Falcon to be offered with a V8 engine – Ford’s sweet 289ci (4.7 L) Windsor unit – coupled to a four-barrel carburettor.…
Read More2011 CHEVROLET C6 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT TARGA TOP
Chevrolet 2011 C6 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT TARGA TOP SOLD THE STORY Introduced in 2004, the sixth generation C6 series of Corvette was produced until 2013 and was offered as a 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible and a 2-door Targa top. The C6 Corvettes were initially given the new LS2 (6.0 litre) V8 engine that put out…
Read More1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE
Chevrolet 1966 CORVETTE COUPE SOLD THE STORY General Motors designer Harley Earl is credited with convincing GM to build a two-seat sports car for the American market. Launched in 1953, the resulting Chevrolet Corvette quickly earned the mantle of “America’s Sport’s Car” and the model is still produced today. 1966 is one of the most…
Read More1960 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER COUPE
CHRYSLER 1960 NEW YORKER COUPE SOLD THE STORY Chrysler’s flagship model over serval decades, the New Yorker helped to define Chrysler as a manufacturer of upscale vehicles. They were the best of everything Chrysler offered in terms of comfort and prestige. Powered by 413ci V8 engines, the 1960 model also boasted unibody construction, a wraparound…
Read More1985 JAGUAR XJ6 SOVEREIGN SERIES III
Jaguar 1985 XJ6 SOVEREIGN SERIES III L PACK SOLD THE STORY Manufactured by Jaguar Cars in Coventry, England between 1979 and 1992, the Jaguar XJ Series III was the manufacturer’s flagship 4-door model and an impressive luxury salon for its time crammed full of refined features and creature comforts. The Pininfarina designed Series III production run…
Read More1969 SUZUKI T500 MARK II
Suzuki 1969 T500 MARK II SOLD THE STORY The Suzuki T500 is a 492cc two-stroke, twin cylinder motorcycle with a 5-speed transmission produced between 1968 and 1975. The Mark II variants had improved handling with an extended swinging arm. A grand prix racing version was developed in 1968 and the 1969 version was capable of…
Read More1981 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT
ROLLS-ROYCE 1981 SILVER SPIRIT SOLD THE STORY The Silver Spirit was produced from 1980 through to 1999 as a prestige vehicle of the highest order. The cars were fitted with the famous Rolls-Royce 6.75 litre V8 engine coupled to a three-speed automatic gearbox. Hydraulic ride-height suspension ensured a smooth driving experience at all times. Interiors…
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