Holdens HK Monaro GTS 327 showed its rivals a clean pair of wheels at
Bathurst on its launch in 1968 and that made it perfect for the role of
a getaway vehicle on Channel 9s blockbuster TV series Underbelly.
Now the Brilliant Blue metallic coupe that was Judy Kane’s car in a recent ‘Underbelly: a Tale of Two Cities’ episode, will be in the spotlight again when it goes under the hammer at Shannons Classic Vehicle Auction in conjunction with Meguiar’s MotorEx at the Sydney Showgrounds on July 12. Delivered new by Stacks Holden in Rose Bay, the two-owner Brilliant Blue metallic Monaro was build number 312 of what has become one of Australia’s most collectable muscle cars and is in very original and correct condition down to its hubcaps, having covered just 89,000 miles since new. It comes with all the wanted ‘Bathurst’ Monaro features, including its original 327-cid Chevrolet-sourced V8 engine, four-speed manual gearbox, limited slip differential, stiffer sports suspension with rear radius rods, power front disc brakes and a long-range 25 gallon fuel tank. The vendor, who is the car’s second owner, acquired the Monaro in 2002 and has maintained it in top mechanical condition according to Shannons, who say it is one of the nicest GTS 327 models they have ever driven. As added sweeteners, the Monaro is being sold with its glovebox lid personally signed by star actress Kate Ritchie, who played Judy Kane in Underbelly, and comes with unique and appropriate ‘UBELLY’ personalised NSW number plates – guaranteed conversation-starters wherever the car goes. Because of its low mileage and excellent provenance, Shannons expect the ‘Underbelly’ Monaro to sell in the $130,000-$160,000 range. Meanwhile Ford fans haven’t been left out in the cold at the Meguiar’s MotorEx MotorEx auction, with Shannons also offering a rare and highly-desirable left hand drive 1969 Mustang Boss 429 Fastback for sale. One of the most desirable Mustangs of all, the Candyapple Red vehicle was completed in May 1969 and first delivered through Chick Smith Ford Inc. of Clearwater, Florida. The car came with the usual Boss 429 options, including the four-speed close ratio gearbox, Traction Lok diff, Visibility Group, F60x15 tyres with raised lettering, console, power front disc brakes, power steering, Deluxe Interior Decor Group, AM radio, Deluxe belts with warning light, colour-keyed racing mirrors, competition suspension, function front air spoiler and trunk-mounted batter. The Boss 429 has been in Australia for the past four years and is in show condition with all matching numbers. It is accompanied by documentation including the original sales invoice, a Deluxe Marti report and old US titles.
Shannons are quoting a guiding range of $200,000-$240,000.
