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Classic Car Auction – November Recap
The roar of engines and the hum of excitement filled the air as some of the most beloved classic cars rolled across the auction floor this past weekend for another LIVE monthly auction. From Australian muscle to American powerhouses and British sophistication there was something for everyone! Here’s a recap of the highlights that turned heads and stirred nostalgia.
The Later Years of Brock and Mobil
The Later Years of Brock and Mobil Peter Brock’s return to driving a factory-backed Holden Commodore in 1994 for the Holden Racing Team was celebrated far and wide by Holden fans. His four-year period with the team saw him have regular race wins and proved he wasn’t done yet. Although when it came to the
Group A – Brock’s Introduction of Mobil
Group A – Brock’s Introduction of Mobil 1985 was the first year of the new international Group A rules and the local Holdens were up against the proven Jaguars and BMWs from Europe. Brock welcomed oil giant Mobil as the new naming rights sponsor for HDT, a relationship that would last for the rest of
Group C – Brock’s Commodore Years
Group C – Brock’s Commodore Years During the early 80s, Brock’s battles with Queensland Ford hero, Dick Johnson, unfolded on a nearly weekly basis. Johnson won the Australian Touring Car Championship in both 1981 and 1982, encouraging Brock and the HDT to wheel out a new weapon, the SS Commodore. While the new car offered
Group C – Brock’s Torana Years
Group C – Brock’s Torana Years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsq_xrjOuO0 This page forms part of a series of articles on the Brock Collection Auction. Click Here to Read More … Brock left HDT in 1975, seeking the freedom to race different types of cars as well as realise his ambition of racing overseas. In 1976 Brock formed ‘Team
The Rise of Brock with the Holden Dealer Team
The Rise of Brock with the Holden Dealer Team https://youtu.be/MUAx8w-nmI0 This page forms part of a series of articles on the Brock Collection Auction. Click Here to Read More … 1971-73 saw the birth of what was to be Australia’s greatest race car driver, not just of his day, but of all time! Peter Brock
The Phantom – The Ghost Who Walks
The Phantom – The Ghost Who Walks The humble Aussie beginning It’s time to celebrate and take a trip down memory lane! The first ever edition of The Phantom was released 70 years ago on Sunday the 9th of September (yes, this Sunday just been!) and sold for a mere sixpence. Prior to that date
Lloyds National Art Director talks favourite pieces & Online Art Auctions
‘Painting Dreams’ an Article by Carly Saillard published in Audrey Daybook featuring Lloyds National Art Director, Amanda Benson
FIRST HOLDEN TORANA TO BREAK WORLD RECORD PRICES
The very first 1977 A9X Torana to roll off the Holden production to smash records this weekend on the Gold Coast A rare Holden Torana SLR5000 A9X – the very first off the production line in 1977 – will go under the hammer at Lloyds Auctions on the Gold Coast this weekend, and is expected
Top 3 Tips to Snap up a Farm Clearance Auction Bargain
Bargains hunters will be out in force next week, as Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers sell millions of dollars worth of highly sought-after and heavily discounted agriculture equipment from one of Australia’s largest farms, west of Goondiwindi. With this huge clearance sale taking place in Western Queensland on 21st March, here are our Top 3 Tips
Christmas Gift Ideas
So, it’s rolled around to that time of year again where most people feign their interest in the festive season because it suddenly hits them that they have to venture out into shopping centres, rummage through stores for hours on end amongst a swarm of busy shoppers to buy presents for people on a seemingly
The A-Z of Wine
Wine is undoubtedly very enjoyable, but there’s quite a distinction between drinking it and being a connoisseur… or, more importantly an investor. So, how does one begin to gain an understanding of the world of wine? And, what can help you buy wine online? Well, breaking down the jargon and industry terminology is a great
What are Vehicle Repossessions?
What is a repossession? Lloyds Auctions receive products from many different sources. One of those sources is repossessions from companies that want to sell their inventory and gain back some of the value. Repossessions are items that have had an initial buyer – this buyer has then defaulted on their payments and the item has
