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Aussie Muscle auction results

By Matt Brogan |

Last week we bought you news of some classic Aussie Muscle that were up for auction last night. Well the results are in, and although not surprising, are a healthy indication of where the values of these sought after machines are headed.

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This 1972 Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 fetched a tidy $85,000 whilst some of the other ‘first tier’ Aussie Muscle also pulled in some very respectable cash. A 1968 HK GTS 327 Monaro ‘Bathurst’ coupe in Warwick Yellow went for $185,000, whilst a 1974 Holden LH Torana SL/R 5000 L34 sedan brought an excellent $110,000.

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This 1970 Ford Falcon XW GT-HO, which was expected to get $380,000 bids was passed in, hoping that perhaps holding on a few more years will see some bigger bucks.

In all though it’s a great result for enthusiasts and owners alike, and makes you wonder just how high prices will push for Aussie Muscle in coming years.


 
  • bubba ganush

    does anyone know how much the pacer went for?

  • http://www.caradvice.com.au Matt

    Hey Bubba,

    It went for $32K.

    Matt.

  • bubba ganush

    man that would of been a sweet and affordable classic

    im glad it beat the 28k mark

  • Bavarian Missile

    I think the collectors are thinning out for the more expensive range of Hos now…….its seems that the enthusiasts are buying them now but there not prepared to pay over inflated prices like the true collectors.

    Gee the L34 went cheap I think! I liked the colour! There great looking cars those XU1s although I would have to have a green one!

  • L34 gm’s HO

    The L34 did sell very cheap because it was rebodied, (mind you shannons only informed just prior to auction commence).
    Last one sold on ebay for over 230k ! THE L34 IS THE TRUE BREED OF AUSSIE MUSCLE CAR. the punters just havent figured it out yet!

  • Bavarian Missile

    I have !!!!!!! A true muscle car not yet discovered!Like the A9X!

  • rick harris

    Ar eyou kidding me ? How can you compare a bolt-on body kit on a Torana to a GT-HO ? Holden sure do like after thought body kits dont they? Get real you Holden wankers …………the best car Holden ever had was the XU-1 without a doubt. Nobody will pay $800,000 or more for any Holden…..period.

  • Bavarian Missile

    Ease up mate none of us are saying GTHOs aren’t the best Muscle Car in Australia………I am a Ford lover and own a GT ,what I am saying is that the Bathurst Toranas are undervalued for what they are! You cant be so one eyed when it comes to appreciating good Australian Muscle Cars its not about the badge with old stuff but the history it comes with that make them interesting! I think you will find that the Phase 3s will drop a little now that the collectors have got what they want……..even GT owners will tell you the price is overinflated at the moment! Including GT parts…….

  • wheelnut

    Rick – you say that no-one would pay 800K for any Holden.. Richard Fellazio Holdens Chief Designer and man behind the EFIJY has said that he has lost count of the number of times people [particularly in dubai] have offered him more than $1m for the “Hot Rod of The Year.”

    And for your information – I think you’ll find that nearly every bodykit on every sports car including Fords and Holdens is infact “Bolted On”
    I mean to make the panels with the Flares and Decklid spoilers etc in one piece would be bloody expensive if not impossible

  • David N

    Yeah waht you said BM. LOL.T

  • daniel

    Paying that much money for a one off built a few years back to a 35 year old falcon is a bit different. Look at the XW GT Bill Bourke Special. Only GT to come out of the factory with a Cobra Jet 428 and it is priceless.

  • L34 gm’s HO

    rick I feel sorry for you. you seem very angry. the L34 was so much more than bolt on gaurds (ref to GM’s baby article Australian V8 Action mag not only was it a handling option vehicle but the power plant was a Phase 4) look outside your bubble. keep an eye on the the $ of gen L34 with only approx 25 true unmolested vehicles out there the 230k achieved 2 weeks ago is only the start. by the way I also love GT’s.

  • Laine

    Hi
    I’m looking for a little help. I have a Ford Futura 1963 1/2 ( US import ) that i’m thinking of selling and I dont know the best place to sell it. I relise that this site is for Aussie cars but as you are all so into your cars I was hoping someone might have helpful info. Thanks. Laine

  • Jode

    I owned a 1972 Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 just like the one above. It was my first car and I bought it second hand in 1976 for $2,500 from a little used car dealer on Maroondah Highway Ringwood East. I sold it in 1978 for $1400. Sob. I have several late model Holdens including a 6 litre SSV but I also have a Supercharged VX II S Pack I have owned since new. What do you reckon it will go for in 35 years if I keep it? it’s currently worth $8K whilst I paid $38K for it new in 2002. I bet I will be sobbing then too. And by the way. In the paper today was the No2 Prototype FX 48-215 Holden brought into Australia from the USA in 1946. It was found in a garage in Melbourne 2 years ago and the current owner paid $15,000. It’s been valued at $1.4 Million. Link to it here. http://theage.drive.com.au/discovery-of-missing-link-in-holden-history-a-special-fx-masterpiece-20110521-1ey2x.html