OLDTIMER GARAGE AUSTRALIA P/L

The Swallow Sidecar Company was founded in 1922 by William Lyons and William Walmsley. In 1934 Lyons formed SS Cars Limited to effectively take over the operation from Walmsley. The SS brand was quite successful; though they had a reputation for having more show than go. The Jaguar name first appeared as a model name on an SS 2½ Litre Sports Saloon introduced in 1936. For political reasons, Lyons changed the name of his company to Jaguar Cars in 1945.
Whilst the SS100 is indeed a fabulous car, it was the launch of the legendary Jaguar XK120 at the London Motor Show in 1948 that really put Jaguar on the map. The car caused a sensation, which persuaded Jaguar founder and design boss William Lyons to put it into production. The XK120 morphed into the XK140 and ultimately the XK150 and in total, just over 30,000 cars were built over fifteen years of production.
Jaguar introduced the E-Type at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, which like the XK120 all those years ago, took the motoring world by storm. The body styling was simply gorgeous and technologically the E-Type was an engineering masterpiece and it set new standards in all areas.
Whilst automotive styling is somewhat subjective the E-Type is often ranked atop lists of the most beautiful cars and in fact, it has been described by Enzo Ferrari as the most beautiful car ever made.
Jaguar could build sports cars but they were also very successful at building sports saloons. In 1955 the Jaguar Mk1 was introduced to fill a gap in the model range of a small to medium sized luxury saloon. Initially introduced with a 2.4 litre 6 cylinder engine and later a 3.4 litre 6 cylinder engine this model was very successful with some 38,000 examples sold between 1955 and 1959. In 1959 the Mk2 was introduced and whilst visually similar at first glance the new car had many improvements over its predecessor. In addition to the 2.4 litre and 3.4 litre engines the Mk2 was also offered with a 3.8 litre engine as used in the E-Type. Just over 80,000 Mk2s were built from 1959 to 1967. The Mk2 was to be replaced by the XJ6, however, delays with this car resulted in Jaguar producing another series of the Mk2 which was designated as the 240 and 340 to fall into line with the nomenclature used with other models on offer at the time, specifically the 420. The 240 and 340 were built from 1967 to 1969 andalmost 4,500 and 2,800 respectively of each model were built.
The Jaguar Mk2 was also very successful on the race track winning events all over the world. One of the most successful teams was UK based John Coombs, who also developed a business selling Jaguar Mk2s upgraded with Coombs modifications.
Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale a 1967 Jaguar Mk2 Coombs Tribute.
This particular car is a factory right hand drive Jaguar 240 that has been upgraded with a number of Coombs modifications, including a 4.2 litre Jaguar engine.
The early history of this car is not known, however, it is understood to have been a long term Queensland car. The car was registered in Queensland as 398 LHP. It was owned by an ex Leyland/Jaguar mechanic for many years and he passed the car down to his son. It was sold through the Classic Car Garage in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast in April 2011 to its next owner in Gympie who decided to upgrade the car with a number of Coombs modifications, including a Daimler 4.2 litre engine. The car was purchased by Jeremy Bests Cummins Classic Cars in Sydney who decided to go the full monty with the car undertaking further Coombs modifications. The decided to fit a 4.2 litre Jaguar engine that was rebuilt for one of Ian Cummins Jaguar E-Type race cars, but never used.
The modifications and upgrades which make this car a very special Jaguar Mk2 include:
- Race prepared 4.2 litre engine
- Rob Beere billet alloy oil pump
- Scorcher/Petronix ignition
- Power-Lite starter motor
- Uprated electric fuel pump and pressure regulator
- 2 x 2 inch HD8 carburettors with alloy air trumpets and alloy air spreader copied from originals and sourced from Coombs engineer Ken Bell
- Alloy radiator and electric cooling fan
- 5 speed Getrag 260 gearbox (from a BMW) with overdrive 5th gear
- Solid front cross member mounts
- Uprated front sway bar
- 30% stiffer front springs
- Super-Pro suspension bushes
- Koni dampers front and rear
- 4 pot brake calipers with ventilated discs
- Alloy cold air ducting for front brakes
- Goodridge steel braided flexible brake lines
- EZ electric power steering
- D type gear knob
- Coombes replica exhaust in stainless steel
- Genuine Minilite knock on mag wheels
- Period correct leather trimmed bucket seats
- Louvred bonnet
- Momo steering wheel
- Various period correct stickers including Coombs dealer rear window sticker
The engine was built up by Graeme Lord Engineering with Argo con rods, special 9.5 to 1 pistons, E-Type inlet manifold, E-Type camshafts, large volume oil pump with special flaps in the sump to help with oil surge, extractor exhaust fitted to a gas flowed big valve cylinder head with 3x 2 inch S.U carburettors giving 325 BHP at 5,800 rpm.
When the engine was installed into this car it was done with a dual carburettor setup, most likely to get it to fit!
Today this car presents pretty well, but it is all about the drive! When you approach the car the louvred bonnet and knock on Minilite wheels are the first giveaway that this is no ordinary Jaguar Mk2! You open the door, slide into bucket seat, get comfortable and then with great anticipation fire up the engine. Theres no doubt it means business! It has an edge for sure, but it is still relatively refined given its specifications. Immediately after getting mobile you appreciate the EZ power steering which make the car incredibly light on the road and easy to drive. The Getrag gearbox is firm and it is well suited to the car. Not surprisingly the engine has loads of power on tap and it is so incredibly responsive. The car handles and stops as you would expect. Make no mistake this car is quick . . . it is one heck of a drivers car!
From say a meter the car presents well, but it is no trailer queen and on closer inspection, there are a number of stone chips and small blemishes in the paint evident. The most noticeable are some scratches on the left rear guard, adjacent to the boot. The panel gaps are pretty good and the car is clean underneath. The boot looks to be very original and whilst it is showing some wear there is no sign of any rust. All of the external trim, chrome, lights/lenses and the glass are in very good condition. The Mk2 enthusiasts will note that the slimline Jaguar 240/340 bumpers have been replaced with the traditional Mk2 bumpers without overriders.
The condition of the interior of the car is comparable to the exterior. It is clean and tidy. The feature of the interior is the steering wheel and bucket seats, which like the bonnet louvres and Minilite wheels reinforce that this is no ordinary Jaguar Mk2! The upholstery is in good condition and there are no rips or tears in the seats. The door cards are clean, though they are starting to sag. The timber is clean with no cracks evident, though the dash is starting to show its age and it would benefit from a refurbish. All of the instruments and controls are also in good condition and everything looks to be in working order.
The car was fitted with new Dunlop CR65 tyres in January 2018.
Accompanying the car is a recent history file, documentation pertaining to the engine build back in 2003, a spare set of wire wheels, a spare wheel in the car, tool kit, hammer and jack.
Its time for the ultimate game of cops and robbers!
Price $79,950.

1967 JAGUAR MK II Coombs Tribute

1929 MORGAN THREE WHEELER Super Sports Aero

Apple, Coco Cola, McDonalds and Nike are brands recognisable the world over. So is Ferrari and interestingly the iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer was named The Worlds Strongest Brand in the 2019 Brand Finance Global 500 Report.
Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 out of Alfa Romeos race division as Auto Avio Costruzioni the company built its first car in 1940. The Second World War halted Ferraris dream, which was finally realised in 1947, when the first car bearing his name, the Ferrari 125S, was built. From that day on Ferrari race cars dominated the world over, winning race after race and many world championships in Formula One, sports car racing and endurance racing. Ferrari built exclusive sports cars for the road too, but in the early days, this was primarily to fund his motor racing!
The Cavallino Rampate or prancing horse was the symbol chosen by Ferrari and like the golden arches it is recognised by just about every man, woman and child on the planet!
The Ferrari road cars built in the 1940s and early to mid-1950s were produced in very small numbers and it was not until the introduction of the 250 Series cars that production numbers increased. Almost 1,000 Ferrari 250 GTEs were built from 1959 1963. The 250 Series also contained some of the most special Ferraris ever built, including the Ferrari 250LM, 250 SWB, 250 California Spider and of course the 250 GTO. The 250 Series cars were superseded by the 275 Series cars, the 330 Series cars and later the 365 Series cars. The nomenclature designated the cubic capacity of each cylinder. So a Ferrari 275 GTB was powered by a 12 cylinder engine of 3300cc capacity.
The late 1960s and early 1970s were a fabulous time for Ferrari. Its flagship 365 GTB/4 Daytona was a resounding success and Enzos big risk the Dino 246 was also selling very well. At that time Ferrari wanted to continue with his tradition of producing high performance Grand Touring cars with a 2+2 configuration and the 365 GTC/4, which was a successor to the 365 GT 2+2 and the 365 GTC, filled that niche. The early 1970s were a time of innovation and Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati et al. continued to introduce new models in an endeavour to trump the other. The 365 GTC/4 was only in production in 1971 & 1972 and its successor the 365 GT/4 2+2 was first shown in October 1972 at the Paris Motor Show. This car, designed and built by Pininfarina, featured unique styling and whilst the sharp angular lines were very new for Ferrari it did share the characteristic design feature of a swage line dividing the body into an upper and a lower half with the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Unlike the GTC/4 the GT/4 2+2 couldseat four people in relative comfort. Mechanically the 365 GT/4 2+2 was almost identical to the 365 GTC/4 and its 4390 cc quad cam V12 engine with six Weber 38DCOE side draught carburettors put out an impressive 320 bhp and was capable of propelling the car from 0-60 mph (0-100 km/hr) in a healthy 6.4 seconds and a top speed in excess of 150 mph (250 km/hr).
In period the car was well regarded though the oil crisis of the 1970s made the car somewhat difficult to sell and only 524 examples were built from 1973 to 1976.
Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale this 1974 Ferrari 365 GT/4 2+2.
This particular car is an Australian delivered, factory right-hand drive example that was delivered new through WH Lowe Pty Ltd. The car was originally finished in oro kelso (gold) with a pelle beige interior. The car has a factory delivery date of April 1974. The Australian compliance plate is dated 10/74.
The car is understood to have been sold new into Townsville, in north Queensland. Its subsequent history is known as this car has been in Queensland its entire life. The second owner was a Brisbane based lawyer and car guy who owned this 365 GT/4 2+2 through until 1986. The car was then purchased by people well known in the Ferrari Club and the car remained in their ownership through until 2006. Its fourth owner kept the car until 2014 and it was then sold through the Brisbane Ferrari dealer at the time, Euromarque, to its current owner.
It is not known exactly when the car was repainted red, but it was most likely done in the early 1980s. The car has clearly been very well maintained throughout its life and it presents in excellent all round condition today.
The car had a major engine rebuild in 2006. The engine has been re-bored, new pistons fitted, new valves & guides fitted, balanced and reassembled. This work was carried out at 98,000 miles. Additional work completed at the time included: replaced engine mounts, new clutch, gearbox overhauled, front shocks refurbished, front & rear rotors fitted along with pads.
The car was sparingly used from 2006 through until 2014 and it suffered through lack of use. The car had developed a number of oil leaks as a result of gaskets and seals drying out. As a condition of purchase by the current owner in 2014 a number of items required attending to. The work done at this time included an engine out tidy up, with a number of gaskets and seals replaced. Additionally, the steering pump was overhauled, new engine mounts were fitted, the exhaust hangers replaced, the sway bar bushes & front lower shock bushes were replaced, the oil temperature sender was replaced, the car had all its fluids changed and a new battery fitted. All the work was completed by Euromarque.
Oldtimer Australia has had the privilege of selling a number of Ferrari 365 GT/4 2+2s and this car is another good one. This is just a beautifully presented and driving car. Whilst the car carries an older repaint, it still retains a great depth of colour and high gloss. There are some very minor stone chips, imperfections and small cracks in the paint, but you have to look hard. All of the exterior trim, lenses, chrome work, bumpers (which are original and have been restored) and the glass are also in good condition. This 365 has obviously been very well cared for throughout its life, evidenced by the condition of the interior of the car which looks to be original. The cabin is just a lovely place to be, presenting with just the right amount of patina. There are a few small splits starting to appear on the front seats and this job was next on the owners to do list. The dash, instruments & controls, steering wheel and timber veneer are all in good condition. This car retains an electronic versionof the original Becker Mexico radio (with an iPhone connection) which is a nice touch.
The heart of any Ferrari is under the bonnet and the engine bay is just about as good as it gets on this car. The cars current owner can only be described as fastidious and he has painstakingly restored the engine bay to as close to how it was when the car rolled off the production line in Maranello all those years ago. The work carried out in the engine bay included: carburettors overhauled and restored to as built condition, the distributors were overhauled to as new condition and re-mapped, the distributor gear drives overhauled and restored, correct HT leads and lead brackets fitted, acorn nuts for the cam covers and correct metric fasteners fitted where required and the crackle finish was restored on the cam covers, air filter boxes, condensate canister and steel tubes. Everything is like new.
Make no mistake this car is not just about the show! Whilst this car looks the goods it really gets exciting when you slip in behind the wheel . . . it has plenty of go! Prime the Webers, turn the key and the 4.4 litre V12 engine bursts into life. It starts easily and idles smoothly from the get-go. Buckle up and away you go . . . on the move, you realise that the car is really tight on the road with no rattles or squeaks. Like all Ferraris, it gets better and better as it warms up. It steers, handles and stops as you would expect. The gearbox is firm and the synchros are good, including second, even when cold. This car has power on tap in spades! The big V12 revs willingly and the car pulls strongly through the rev range. The oil pressure is good and the engine sounds just right.
The air conditioning works and the car is fitted with period-correct Michelin XWX radial tyres and correct Koni shock absorbers, including the often replaced load levellers.
The cars third and very long term owner has confirmed that the current mileage of 114,310 miles would be genuine. In almost six years of ownership this Ferrari 365 GT/4 2+2 has travelled only 5,500 miles. It is regularly seen at Ferrari Club events, various Cars & Coffee events as well as other car shows.
This car was the recipient of a Gold Award at the last Ferrari Concours dElegance held in Brisbane.
This Ferrari 365 GT/4 2+2 ticks all the boxes.
Highlights:
- an Australian delivered, factory RHD example.
- finished in a popular colour scheme of red with a beige interior.
- this is a well sorted example that is ready to be used and enjoyed.
- it has Ferrari Classiche certification, books, known history from new, a history file - dating back to 1994, a diary on the car from 2014 and a correct jack kit.
The Ferrari 365 GT/4 2+2 has to be the last of the relatively affordable classic front engined V12 Ferraris and this example now needs a new owner to use and enjoy it!
Price $155,000.

1974 FERRARI 365 GT4 2+2

1966 FERRARI 330 GT 2+2 Series 2

The Alfa Romeo story began in June 1910 when A.L.F.A. (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili) was founded in Milan, Italy. Their first car, the 24hp, was a great success and the Alfa name became synonymous with motor racing in the early years. In 1915 Nicola Romeo took over the company and during war time its focus was on military equipment, however, it wanted to build cars. Soon after the very first Alfa Romeo motor vehicle, the Torpedo 20-30hp, was built.
Through until the 1950s Alfa Romeo was responsible for some of the most exclusive road cars and most successful race cars ever built. Following the Second World War the company was in financial difficulty and it decided a change in direction was necessary to survive, and rather than hand build luxury sporting cars it decided to focus on mass production. Hence, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint was born and the immediate future of Alfa Romeo was secure.
The pre war 6C and 8C Alfa Romeos are amongst the most desirable and sought-after sports racing cars ever built. These cars embody everything one would expect of an Italian thoroughbred from that era. They were an engineering masterpiece and the heart and soul of each and every one ever built was the magnificent Vittorio Jano designed engine.
There were numerous variants of these cars built on different chassis, with many different body styles and mechanical configurations. The sports versions were incredibly fast to drive and had a very successful race history in period.
The 6C and 8C designation referred to 6 cylinders and 8 cylinders respectively. The first 6C was built in 1927 and powered by a 1500cc engine. Over the years the engine size grew from the original 1500cc to 1750cc, 1900cc, 2300c, 2500cc and ultimately 3000cc. The last of the 6Cs was built in 1954. Over the years these wonderful cars were bodied by some of the worlds best and most exclusive coachbuilders, including: James Young, Zagato, Touring, Castagna, and Pininfarina. Alfa Romeo also designed and bodied some of their own cars. One such model was the 6C 2500 Sport Freccia dOro, or Golden Arrow of which 680 examples were built from 1946 through until 1951.
Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale the one and only Australian delivered Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Freccia dOro. This particular car is noted in the superb three volume book set Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 6C2500 by F. Morlacchi & S. Salvetti as being built on the 10th May 1949 and sold to Hatta Holdings in Leichardt, Sydney on the 12th May 1949. The chassis and engine numbers on the car match what is noted in the book.
The very early history of this Alfa Romeo is not known. The son of who was perhaps the cars second owner conveyed the following recollections to the current owner during a recent telephone call. My late father who lived in Cobram in Victoria purchased the Alfa Romeo 6C in the late 1950s probably 1959. He also owned a 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Berlina, a Daimler, then later a Triumph 2000 and a BMW. During Dads ownership he had the car repainted cream and the interior re-trimmed in brown leather. In 1977 he traded both Alfa Romeos and the Daimler at Tony Alessis Alfa Romeo & Mazda dealership in Albury, NSW. An Alfa Romeo Club magazine article on file notes that he actually purchased the car in 1957 from Melbourne. The previous owners name is stated.
The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Freccia dOro was acquired by Ernie and Joan Stock that same year. Interestingly the Stocks also purchased the 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Berlina. The Freccia dOro was refreshed in Stocks ownership and he chose to have the seats re-trimmed in beige fabric. They owned both Alfas for many, many years and after Ernies passing the 6C 2500 Sport Freccia dOro was stored away and put up on blocks. In 2014 the car was sold to the current owners who immediately went about recommissioning it. Within 24 hours the car was running but the new owners wanted to use it so considerable time and effort was put into sorting the car so it could be reliably driven. The car was given an engine out service. The brakes, cooling system (including the radiator), fuel system (including the tank), hydraulics, front suspension, rear shock absorbers and exhaust system were overhauled. It was serviced with all fluids replaced and new plugs fitted. The wheels were refurbished and a new set of Blockley(A6G) tyres were also fitted.
In the last year or so this Golden Arrow has been regularly used as its makers intended - it has been driven! The car has been taken to a number of classic car shows, events and Vintage Car Club outings in and around south east Queensland. The car was also displayed at Motorclassica, Australias international Concours dElegance and classic car show in October 2018.
The current keepers of this Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Freccia dOro have decided its time to move on to their next project and have made the decision to sell.
You open the massive door (so designed to allow easy access for both front and rear passengers) and slip in behind the wheel. The car had been recently driven and today was a warm day in Brisbane so it should not require the choke to start. Insert the original key (which itself is a work of art!), pump the throttle twice and push the starter and the engine fires immediately and settles into an easy idle. In a matter of minutes the car is warm enough to take out on the road. First impressions are how easy it is to drive. It just goes about its business in a very efficient manner. The car has obviously been well sorted as it glides over a few local speed bumps without any complaint. Once prompted the car pulls strongly through the rev range and the gear change (through the four speed column shift) is smooth and precise. Drive it a little harder and that Alfa Romeo pedigree is very obvious! The car handles really well for quite a big car and the brakes pull the car up efficiently.
Inside the car is very original and well patinated. The upholstery is generally in good condition, apart from the interior which is starting to show its age. The dash, steering wheel, instruments and controls are very original and quite a feature of the car. The beautiful original Alfa Romeo gauges look to be in working order and there is a modern water temperature gauge fitted.
The body looks to be in good condition but the paint work is a little tired and there is evidence of touch ups and colour mismatches all over the car. The cream paint work is flaking in places showing a beautiful blue / green colour underneath, which we would assume was the cars original colour. Its good to see the big doors are still tight and shut smoothly with a crisp thud. Overall the panel gaps are very good. The wheels present like new. Inside the boot there is an original tool kit which is a nice touch.
The car is accompanied by a good history file with numerous receipts and historical information, an original owners manual, parts manual and other documentation.
The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Freccia dOro is more than just a sporting saloon and they were raced with some success back in period. In 1949 a Freccia dOro finished 12th overall in the Mile Miglia and in 1950 two cars completed the inaugural Carrera Panamericana, finishing an incredible 4th and 8th overall.
So what to do with this car . . . preserve or restore? Or perhaps there is a third option somewhere in between. You can continue to enjoy the car exactly as it presents today. Alternatively, it would be a fabulous car to restore back to its former glory. Or perhaps just repaint it and continue to enjoy it. The choice is yours!
This Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Freccia dOro is a very special car and would be a great addition to any classic car collection.
Today the odometer reads 98,590 miles.
Listed Price AUD $229,950

1949 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 Sport Freccia d'Oro

1935 Bugatti Type 55 Figoni & Falaschi by Pur Sang

1935 BUGATTI TYPE 55 Figoni & Falaschi by Pur Sang

Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale a very rare and extremely elegant 1934 Bentley 3½ Litre Park Ward Drophead Coupe.

1934 BENTLEY 31/2 LITRE Park Ward Drophead Coupe

1964 MERCEDES-BENZ 220SEB (WITH 280 ENGINE) W111

1967 LOTUS ELAN S3 Drophead Coupe

Apple, Coco-Cola, McDonalds and Nike are brands recognisable the world over. So is Ferrari and interestingly the iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer was named The Worlds Strongest Brand in the 2019 Brand Finance Global 500 Report.
Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 out of Alfa Romeos race division as Auto Avio Costruzioni the company built its first car in 1940. The Second World War halted Ferraris dream, which was finally realised in 1947, when the first car bearing his name, the Ferrari 125 S, was built. From that day on Ferrari race cars dominated the world over, winning race after race and many world championships in Formula One, sports car racing and endurance racing. Ferrari built exclusive sports cars for the road too, but in the early days, this was primarily to fund his motor racing!
The Cavallino Rampate or prancing horse was the symbol chosen by Ferrari and like the golden arches it is recognised by just about every man, woman and child on the planet!
The Ferrari road cars from the 1940s and early to mid-1950s were built in very small numbers and it was not until the introduction of the 250 series cars that production numbers increased. Almost 1,000 Ferrari 250 GTEs were built from 1959 1963. The 250 series also produced some of the most special Ferraris ever built, including the Ferrari 250 LM, 250 SWB, 250 California Spider and of course the 250 GTO. The 250 series cars were superseded by the 275 series cars, the 330 series cars and later the 365 series cars. The nomenclature designated the cubic capacity of each cylinder. So a Ferrari 330 was powered by a 12 cylinder engine of 3967cc capacity. Ferraris iconic Dino was first shown to the world as a prototype at the 1965 Paris Motor Show. The car morphed into the 206 GT of which only 150 cars were built from 1967 to 1969. In 1969 the 246 GT was released, which whilst a similar looking car in many ways was actually quite different. The car sat 3 taller than its predecessor and the body was nowbuilt from steel. Mechanically the new car was powered by a 2418cc V6 engine. Enzo was keen to tackle Porsche head on and to do this he needed to increase production. The Dino was a hit and circa 4,000 of these cars (both the 246 GT and 246 GTS) were built from 1969 to 1974.
The Ferrari 308 GTB was introduced at the 1975 Paris Motor Show, essentially to replace the 246 Dino GT. The car was designed to fit between the top of the range 365 GT/4 Berlinetta Boxer and 2+2 308 GT/4. The car was released to critical acclaim and its sweeping Pininfarina design was admired by everyone who laid eyes on it. Originally the car was manufactured with a glass reinforced plastic (fibreglass) body to keep the weight down and it was powered by a three litre V8 engine with a dry sump. Only circa 800 fibreglass cars were built before Ferrari reverted to a more conventional steel body construction in 1977. Most markets also reverted to having a wet sump engine. In 1977 Ferrari introduced the 308 GTS, which was essentially the same car with a targa roof. The car was made famous through its appearance on the TV show Magnum PI. The model evolved into the 308 GTBi / 308 GTSi in 1980 when Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection replaced the traditional Weber carburettors. Two years later thefour valves per cylinder Quattrovalvole or QV was introduced. The 308 was an incredible success and circa 12,000 cars were built from 1975 to 1985 before the 328 was introduced.
The 328 GTB / GTS was essentially an updated version of the 308 with the same engine as its predecessor, but with an increased capacity of 3185 cc. The styling remained similar though its overall profile was somewhat softer and the car featured colour coded front and rear bumpers. By mid-1988 ABS brakes were available and these cars were fitted with convex shaped wheels. Interestingly 328 GTS production out numbered 328 GTB production by a factor of five to one.
Oldtimer Australia has on offer a 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. This particular car is an Australian delivered factory right hand drive example (compliance plate dated 10/87) that was sold new by Ferrari Adelaide. It is understood that the car was registered in South Australia as PDO 474 and it remained with its first owner through until the mid 1990s. It was then sold through Prestige Formula in Adelaide to its next owner in Victoria who enjoyed the 328 for some ten years. The Healey Factory in Melbourne then sold the car in the mid 2000s to a Victorian enthusiast with an extensive private collection. In 2017 this car was offered for sale at Shannons Melbourne Spring auction where it was purchased by the current owner, joining an eclectic collection of cars.
In early 2019 this Ferrari 328 GTS was treated to a bare metal repaint by Brisbane based classic car specialists GT Motors. The car was repainted in its original colour of rosso corsa FER 300/9 as confirmed by the original paint sticker on the car.
Today this Ferrari 328 GTS presents and drives exceptionally well. Given the recent repaint, the car makes a strong impression cosmetically. The paint is immaculate and you have to look hard to find any blemishes. The body is straight and the panel is excellent. All of the external trim, lenses, glass and the wheels are in very good condition and compliment the paintwork perfectly. You will note from the photos the colour coded targa top, which we think suits the car perfectly.
You open the door on this car to reveal an interior that presents exceptionally well. The leather is clean, with no rips, tears or split stitching. The dash, door cards/pockets, steering wheel, instruments and controls are in excellent condition. The only exception, is there are two small holes in the centre console where at some stage a mobile phone is likely to have been mounted. To be picky, the ash tray (unused) cover needs a repaint, some of the rubbers (whilst serviceable) are just starting to show their age and a few of the instruments are slightly faded. The carpet is in very good condition.
The engine bay is impressively clean and is also unmodified in appearance. The boot is clean and tidy though the zipper for the rear boot cover is broken. The front compartment is similarly clean with the often damaged plastic moulding is in good condition and the spare wheel present.
As with any Ferrari it is all about the drive. This 328 GTS starts at the first turn of the key. The car goes through its warm up routine and then its time to hit the road. First impressions are really positive. The engine sounds on song and it has a terrific exhaust note. It pulls strongly through the rev range and the car gearbox is good. The brakes are effective and pull the car up in a straight line. The suspension is tight and the car handles well, with a compactness that is missing from later model and larger Ferraris. The car does everything you would expect.
The seating position in a 328 is excellent, the car is comfortable and a sorted example can easily be used as a daily driver. These cars are best described as a genuinely usable classic car! It hard to believe this example is almost 35 years old!
This car was last serviced by Brisbane based Ferrari specialists, Automotion, back in October 2017. At that time the odometer was 77,327km.
Today the odometer reads 81,953km.
The car has a tool kit, jack kit and books, though the original service book has been misplaced. A replacement book is currently being sourced through Ferrari.
Highlights:
- An Australian delivered, factory RHD example.
- Recent bare metal repaint by GT Motors in Brisbane.
- Finished in its original colour scheme of rosso corsa with a beige interior.
- This car presents and drives beautifully.
- Accompanied by books, tools and a jack kit.
- The car is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
Price: AUD $209,950.

1986 FERRARI 328GTS

The Sunbeam Motor Car Company dates back to 1905, even though the first Sunbeam car built dates back to 1902. The British company soon developed a reputation for building good quality sporting cars. Sunbeam dabbled in motor racing and built a number of successful racing cars and land speed record cars.
Unfortunately the advent of the first World War was the beginning of the end for Sunbeam. The company was taken over by Darracq in 1920 and whilst they kept building Sunbeam motor cars the end was imminent. Sunbeam was placed into receivership in 1934 and sold to the Rootes Group.
Rootes started building cars under the Sunbeam-Talbot brand in 1936, producing a number of different models through until 1954. It was in 1953 that Rootes decided to brand their new open sports car the Alpine as a Sunbeam rather than a Sunbeam-Talbot. In 1959 Sunbeam introduced a new smaller sports car that was also called an Alpine. This car was a great success and in excess of 67,000 examples were built spanning five series through until 1968. The Alpine was a well regarded sports car, but it was quintessentially a small engined British sports car that had more show than go.
Rootes believed their car could be a world beater if it had a bigger, high performance engine. Negotiations with Ferrari for them to build a special engine for the Alpine failed and a deal was ultimately done with none other than Carroll Shelby to fit a Ford V8 into the Alpine. The Sunbeam Tiger was born. Shelby completed the development of the car and he was planning to build them, like he did with Cobras, but that wasnt to be. The Sunbeam Tigers were built by Jensen in the UK with Shelby receiving a royalty for every car built. The Tiger entered production in 1964 and it was very well received in period. In total just over 7,000 Tigers were built spanning 4 years of production through until 1967. The Sunbeam Tiger Mk1 was powered by a Ford 260 cu in V8 engine and this model accounted for the majority of Tiger production. In an attempt to further improve the performance of the car, Sunbeam introduced a Tiger Mk2 in 1967 which was powered by a Ford 289 cu in V8. Rootes was taken over by Chrylser in1967 who would not allow the Tiger to be built with a competitors engine. Production was ceased after only 633 Mk2s had been built. The majority of the Sunbeam Tigers that were built were delivered into the USA.
Perhaps the best known Tiger of them all belongs to Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, in the spy comedy series Get Smart.
Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale a 1964 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1. This early Tiger was a North American delivered car from new that found its way to Australia in 2016. There is an import approval on file dated 19th July 2016.
The cars early history is not known, however, there is a file with many old receipts and other documentation on file dating back to 1990. There is a Washington state title from 2012 (in the same name as the owner in 1990) and a Californian state title from 2016 that is signed over to the current owner. At the time of sale on the 6th July 2016 the odometer was at 54,879 miles.
There is documentation on file from the previous California based owner stating that the car was a long term keeper for him and it was only sold due to his ill health. Prior to sale it is noted the cars cooling system was upgraded, which included fitting a new high volume water pump, new radiator hoses, the original 4 blade fan was replaced with a 5 blade fan and the radiator cleaned and checked. At this time new tie rod ends were fitted, the steering rack refilled, the generator & voltage regulator replaced and a new slave cylinder installed.
The car received a rolling restoration from 2005 through until 2014 and as a result the car presents beautifully today. According to the data tag in the engine bay this Tiger was originally finished in carnival red, the colour of the car today. The paintwork is in excellent condition, retaining a high gloss and strong depth of colour.
There is the odd minor blemish evident, but you have to look hard! All of the exterior trim, including the chrome, lenses, badges and the glass are in very good condition, though there is some very slight tarnishing on some of the chrome. The wheels are also in very good condition and a real feature on a Tiger! They are shod with Toyo tyres all round.
Inside the cabin, the contrasting black interior is in excellent condition. All of the upholstery is unmarked and there are no rips or tears. The dash is also very good and all of the Jaeger instruments and the controls are crisp and clean. The soft top is also in excellent condition. The engine bay and boot are also extremely clean and very well presented.
So whats it like to drive? Its a blast! You turn the key and the growl from under the bonnet is totally unexpected, even though you know its a Tiger. This car is kind of like a Morgan Plus 8 in this regard. The big V8 soon settles into a smooth idle and after letting things warm up it is good to go. Your immediate impressions are really positive. You can certainly feel the weight in the front of the car, but in saying that it is well balanced. After a few miles you realise that this is a very well sorted car that is ready to be used. It is surprisingly tight on the road and with that big V8 up front you just want to give it the beans! The engine pulls strongly, the gearbox is good (though shifting requires a firm hand until it warms up) and the car handles and stops as you would expect. The rawness of this car is quite intoxicating.
The car looks really good with the hard top fitted, and whilst it is a two person job, it is light and easy to remove/refit. Similarly, the soft top is easy to raise and lower, once you know how!
The car is listed on the Australian and New Zealand Tiger Register and the previous owner(s) were members of the California Association of Tiger Owners.
Accompanying the car is a rare factory hard top, all the original parts (including the steering wheel, cam covers and exhaust manifold), a history file and a Sunbeam owners handbook. There is a spare wheel, jack and a wheel brace in the boot.
Today the odometer reads 55,233 miles.
Not surprisingly Shelby got it right and these junior Cobras are good news and offer great value for money. Now heres an opportunity to join Agent 86 behind the wheel of a very cool car!

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