Mitsubishi Evo Tommi Makinen + Falcon XB GT + more - Auction Action 464 2

By: Mark Higgins

Date: 27.04.2022

Highlights from recent online auctions...

2000 Mitsubishi Evo Tommi Makinen

Relisted: $48,500
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Mitsubishi's Evo supercar has a massive following and this is the limited edition Tommi Makinen model. Built in the first month of the 21st century it has lived here for many years, shows 116,168kms and is said to be in clean condition. It comes with an owner's manual. Despite its rally roots it has a CD player, aircon, power windows and central locking to compliment the Recaro pews, Momo steering wheel and Ralliart alloys.

1983 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE86)

Sold: $51,000
Collecting Cars

The AE86 stands out for its huge following and ever increasing prices. Here we have a wolf in sheep's clothing. Aside from the squat stance and wider wheels, cosmetically this example has stayed true to the original shape. Under the black paint is a highly modified engine, gearbox and diff, suspension and brakes. It has modern tech and electronics and has been refurbed top to bottom inside and out. A head turner and a cars and coffees fave.

1969 Ford XW Falcon 351 V8 ute

Sold: $59,300
Grays

This wild looking ute strikes a pleasing balance with the clean simple lines of the XW Falcon. It was featured in the pages of sister mag Street Machine back in 2019. While the ute only sold as a GS this one has a combo of a 351 Cleveland, C4 Auto nine-inch iron LSD. It scored a new GS dash, while the steering wheel and door trims are GT. The paintwork is a variation of the popular Vermilion Fire.

1973 Ford Falcon XB GT hardtop

Sold: $295,000
Seven82Motors

Imagine being Howard Marsden, the boss of Ford racing sitting in your office ordering this as your company car, complete with all the accessories you want. That’s exactly what this one-off, late 1973 build, genuine XB GT hardtop is. Power is courtesy of a big port 4V-351 V8 with a 4-speed top loader, a combo only available for 3 months until the ADR emissions killed it. So it’s highly collectable, highly desirable, loaded with options and had a celebrity owner.

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Holden Commodore VB-VH SL/E

For those who like history, comfort and chrome bumpers, the VB-VH Commodore SL/E ticks the boxes. There was nothing particularly hi-tech about the SL/E, being the flagship it was loaded with goodies. Rust is an obvious issue and some parts are becoming scarce, but if you want a car that changed family car thinking in Australia, that still drives well and is fairly bullet proof, this series is the go. Anything with a V8 is the one to go for with the prized combo a 308 V8 and four-slot manual.

From Unique Cars #464, March 2022

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