Posts by Kerrie White
1967 NISSAN PRINCE A200 GT S54
Nissan PRINCE A200 GT S54 SOLD THE STORY An extremely rare piece of Japanese automotive history that embodies the spirit of Japanese automotive innovation. The Prince Motor Company began after World War II as part of the aircraft manufacturer Tachikawa Aircraft Company and was named in honour of Crown Prince Akihito (later Emperor Akihito). Using…
Read More1967 DAIMLER MAJESTIC MAJOR
Damiler 1967 MAJESTIC MAJOR $ 31,500 THE STORY The Daimler Majestic Major DQ450 was a large luxury saloon produced in Coventry, England between November 1960 and 1968. Only 2,044 examples were built. These were opulent, hand-built vehicles kitted out internally with burr walnut, leather trim and thick pile carpet. They were a wide car for…
Read More1974 HOLDEN TORANA SL/R 5000
Holden 1974 TORANA SL/R 5000 $ 189,900 THE STORY Manufactured by Holden from 1967 to 1980, the Torana has a rich history in Australia. It is largely thought that “Torana” was derived from the Aboriginal word for “flight” meaning “to fly”. Originally introduced in May of 1967, the first model was a mildly updated version…
Read More1952 ASTON MARTIN DB2
Aston Martin 1952 DB2 $ 549,000 THE STORY The Aston Martin DB2 is a strictly two-seater sports car known for its racing pedigree and featuring a split-screen front window. Produced between 1950 and 1953, only 410 examples were manufactured and it is believed only 302 of these were coupes. The cars had a comparatively advanced…
Read More2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN’ EAGLE VRSCE2
Harley-Davidson 2005 SCREAMIN’ EAGLE V-ROD VRSCSE2 SOLD THE STORY Developed by Harley-Davidson’s Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO), the 2005 Screamin’ Eagle was a landmark model for the company. The lineup featured bold, factory-custom builds that used high-performance parts and had specialised paintwork. The VRSCSE2 Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod featured a 1,250cc big-bore engine that was a version…
Read More2005 ASTON MARTIN DB9 VOLANTE
Aston Martin 2005 DB9 VOLANTE $ 124,900 THE STORY Production of the Aston Martin DB9 commenced in 2003 and it was the first car built entirely by hand at Aston’s state-of-the-art facility in Warwickshire. The 2005 iteration featured an updated 5.9 litre V12 power plant that put out 450 HP at 6,000 RPM with a…
Read More1958 CHRYSLER SARATOGA
Chrysler 1958 SARATOGA $ 61,500 THE STORY The 1958 Chrysler Saratoga 4-door was part of Chrysler’s dramatic late-1950s “Forward Look” era, a period when American cars became lower, longer, wider and far more flamboyant. Only 4,500 of these hard tops were produced in 1958. The Saratoga was aimed at buyers who wanted prestige, V8 power…
Read More1979 HOLDEN VB COMMODORE SL/E
Holden 1979 VB COMMODORE SL/E SOLD THE STORY Based on the Opel Rekord E, Holden launched the VB Commodore in October 1978 as a successor to the HZ Holden at a reported cost of over $ 110 million. The new car was significantly smaller than the Kingswood it replaced and visually the same size as…
Read More1985 HOLDEN HDT DIRECTOR
Holden HDT 1985 DIRECTOR $ 119,500 THE STORY An exclusive and iconic Australian muscle car. Conceived by Peter Brock’s Holden Dealer Team (HDT), the Holden HDT VK Calais Director was the pinnacle of luxury and performance in 1985. Brock wanted to extend the success of the race-focused SS models to the prestige market without sacrificing…
Read More2010 FORD FALCON FG XR6 UTILITY
Ford FALCON XR6 UTILITY SOLD THE STORY The Ford Falcon FG was produced by Ford Australia between 2008 and 2014 and was the first of the last generation of Australian Falcon. The “FG” moniker was a nod to the discontinued Fairmont Ghia. The FG range achieved a 5-star ANCAP safety rating and was the first…
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