Cars

Would you have the nerve to equip the iconic Bertone-designed Alfa Romeo Giulia with ‘Gullwing’ doors à la Mercedes-Benz 300SL? Rightly or wrongly, one German Alfa enthusiast did just that to this 1976 example, on top of a comprehensive mechanical restoration. The result is curious, to say the least, and bound to divide opinion in equal measure. The unique creation is estimated to make 50,000–80,000 euros when it crosses the block at Aguttes’ Autumn Sale, poised to take place in Lyon, France, on 10 November. 

A time traveller from the year 1988

Although the Shannons auction catalogue contains many interesting European collector cars, such as a Porsche 356 Pre-A, a Bristol 401, and a Lombardi 850 Grand Prix, it’s the Australian classics that fascinate us. For example, there’s a 1971 Ford Falcon XY GT-HO Phase III, which Shannons tout as the ultimate Australian muscle car and estimates at 430,000 to 490,000 euros. It’s also great to see some of Holden's Down Under classics, such as the Commodore, Monaro, or Premier, as they’re rarely seen outside of Australia.