shannons News

Shannons is putting more than a century of motoring under the hammer at its March 7 Classic Auction in Melbourne.

A stunning, award-winning Riverside Red-on-red 1964 Chevrolet Sting Ray coupe is one of the standout vehicles of Shannons first 2011 auction in Sydney on Monday (February 7).

Vic and Kylie Smithers are now in Chevy Heaven thanks to Shannons and Channel 9's Random Acts of Kindness.

Shannons, the insurer for motoring enthusiasts, has launched the latest in a series of 3 television commercials that showcase owners with their beloved vehicles.

Shannons insurance has come on board as the naming sponsor of Queensland's major car and bike show, Autospectacular.

Three highly desirable BMW coupes that were the marque's flagship sporting models in their day, are expected to find new homes at a fraction of their original cost at Shannons Sydney Spring Classic Auction on Monday (15 November).

Two gorgeous Cabriolets go under the hammer at the upcoming Shannnons car auction - a Porsche and a Mercedes. For Mustang lovers there's also a gem up for sale, and a Lotus Elan will be sold as well.

Can't imagine the feeling of seeing your precious, meticulously restored, classic car damaged in a spilt second of bad luck? These two men share their stories about car restoration projects that went wrong.

Car enthusiasts and special guests will gather to raise money for charity at this memorabilia auction in Melbourne.

Got a taste for Ferrari? Or is the Holden LJ Torana more your style? This auction has two of the most desirable cars up for sale.

Three museum cars will be showcased by Porsche at the Sandown Raceway this November to mark a 40th anniversary of racing success.

Check out some notable motorbikes in the Parade Lap sponsored by Shannon's classic car and bike insurance.

Shannons extends its sponsorship of classic car events to the Classic Competition, Victoria's Targa High Country 2010 event.

Shannons are mourning the loss of one of the longest serving members of their team - master auctioneer, Bill Wellwood.

The ultimate enthusiasts' Holden - a totally original and undisturbed Torana A9X Hatch 'homologation special' - is a standout vehicle of the Custom and Collectible Vehicle Auction presented by Shannons at Sydney's Meguiar's MotorEx on July 25.

Four of the worlds most recognisable Supercars will be going under the hammer at Shannons Melbourne Classic Auction on Monday May 31.

The Corvette is one of 44 classic vehicles and 27 lots of automobilia in the auction to be staged at Shannons showrooms on Monday May 31.

A 1960 model Porsche 356B Super 90 coupe was the top priced vehicle at Shannons Spring Classic Auction in Sydney on 12th October, selling for $67,000.

Shannons All Time Show N' Shine will attend 'A Kodak Walk In The Park' featuring a field of 150 vehicles with trophies to be awarded for best Hot Rod, Roadster, Cruizer and Custom.

Up to 20 thundering V8-engined Trans Am Tribute cars from the 1960s and 1970s will shake the ground at Queensland Raceway over the June 27-28 weekend at this year's Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Showdown.

Affordable classics are back on the block at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on Monday (July 21), with some potential bargains going under the hammer:

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.

Shannons is putting its weight behind Australia's newest and most exciting motor museums in eastern Victoria.

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.

The Victorian Shannons Goggomobil has received some much needed love to it's interior from well known Motor Trimmer Mick of "Mick'z Motor Trimming.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Shannons has announced the launch of a completely redesigned website to further extend its popularity amongst motoring enthusiasts.

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.

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.

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 on March 10th - an auction record price for the model.

Richards and high horsepower racing cars are far from strangers, but even the seven-time Bathurst and eight-time Targa Tasmania champion admitted that his unexpected guest drive at the recent 2008 Shannons Phillip Island Classic was something special

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.

The 2008 Shannons Phillip Islands Classic from March 7-9 is already guaranteed to be the largest historic motor race meeting ever staged in the Southern Hemisphere and in terms of entries, one of the world's biggest.

The inaugural Shannons Brisbane International Motor Show Auction was judged a major success by both Shannons and the Show's organisers.

Described as 'probably the most beautiful concept car ever' when it was named Hot Rod of the Year by the influential Hot Rod magazine in the United States, EFIJY has drawn massive crowds wherever it appears.