Priceless Holdens including even original factory prototypes and Peter Brock memorabilia will go under the hammer this weekend as the National Holden Motor Museum in Echuca, Victoria, prepares to shutter its doors for the very last time.
At least 30 cars including those formerly on display at the museum are available to bidders, from an original FX Holden ute to an HQ Monaro GTS 350, to the “super rare” HJ Statesman coupe.
“Many of the vehicles are being offered on an unreserved basis,” said the sellers.
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Rare Holden-themed memorabilia is also up for grabs, including original brochures, customised number plates, car parts including engines, vintage Holden flags, model cars, even non-functioning, full-scale prototype models including the original design mock-up for the left-hand-drive VT Commodore. Eight motorcycles are also for sale.
More than 778 lots are available in the auction as part of the historic auction.
“Many items will be ‘one-offs’ and put simply, never available for sale,” added the sellers. “Many items have been rescued from the Holden manufacturing plants and dealerships scattered across the country. A catalogue not to be missed.”
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The auction will take place at the Echuca National Holden Motor Museum’s premises at 7-11 Warren Street, Echuca, Victoria, this Saturday, May 18, from 8am and continuing Sunday, May 19, from 9am.
The Echuca National Holden Motor Museum closed its doors to the public for the last time on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
The presumably working vehicles include (in no particular order):
1967 Holden TB Torana
An original FX Holden ute
1971 HQ Holden GTS Coupe
2002 Holden VX SS Commodore
1966 Chrysler Valiant Regal V8
WH Statesman Development Prototype
1971 Holden HG Monaro GTS Coupe
1967 Holden HR Special sedan
1995 VS Statesman V6 Series I
1993 HSV VR Clubsport
1964 Holden EH Standard sedan
1989 VN Holden Berlina (NZ model)
1995 VS Holden Commodore (GTSR replica)
2007 Holden VE SS Commodore
1974 Holden HQ Sandman Panelvan
2001 HSV VXII Clubsport
1961 Morris Minor sedan
1968 HK Holden GTS 327 Monaro
1951 Chevrolet utility
2000 VX Holden Commodore Acclaim Wagon
1990 HSV VQ SV90 Statesman
1964 EH Holden Premier wagon
1976 HJ Holden Sandman panelvan
1962 EK Holden utility
1948 Holden 48-215 Sedan
1950 Holden FJ Sedan
1964 EH Holden utility
1970 HG Holden Brougham
1974 HJ Holden Statesman Caprice coupe
1972 HQ Holden GTS Monaro 350 coupe
The bidding will be facilitated by Burns & Co auctioneers. Pre-bidding has opened online. All the items including the cars can be viewed here.
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