July Classics Blog

July turned up the nostalgia in a big way, with a catalogue packed full of character, rarity, and enthusiast-built machinery spanning multiple generations of motoring culture. From Italian performance pedigree and early Japanese engineering through to Australian hardtop classics and rotary-powered icons, the auction delivered a line-up that kept bidders engaged from start to finish.

2000 Ferrari 360 Modena Coupe – Sold for $117,000
Finished in iconic Rosso Corsa Red and showing 45,809 kilometres, this Ferrari 360 Modena Coupe was powered by a 3.6-litre V8 paired with the marque’s F1 automatic transmission. Introduced in 1999, the 360 marked a major turning point for Ferrari, combining modern aluminium construction with everyday usability and unmistakable Italian performance.

1966 Honda S600 Coupe – Sold for $20,000
This genuinely rare Honda S600 Coupe was finished in red and showed 49,276 miles. Powered by a fully rebuilt 606cc DOHC inline-four engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, the lightweight rear-wheel-drive fastback remains an important piece of early Japanese sports car history.

1976 Mazda 808 Sedan RX-3 Tribute – Sold for $77,000
Finished in blue and showing 49,367 kilometres, this RX-3 Tribute was powered by a bridgeported 13B rotary engine with manual transmission. Paying homage to one of Mazda’s most celebrated performance platforms, the build captured the spirit of Australia’s long-standing rotary culture.

1971 Chrysler Valiant VG Hardtop Coupe – Sold for $48,155
Presented in black, this VG Hardtop Coupe featured a 340ci V8 paired with an automatic transmission in rear-wheel-drive configuration. With a restomod-inspired build, 29,323 indicated kilometres, and rare 6-seat bench seating, it offered a distinctive take on Australian muscle.

Ford Falcon XB 500 Hardtop – Sold for $50,500
Finished in brown and showing 38,450 kilometres, this XB Falcon 500 Hardtop was powered by a 250ci inline-six paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Since its release in 1972, the XB has remained one of Ford Australia’s most recognisable and enduring designs.

With strong participation across the auction and standout interest in nostalgic and enthusiast-focused vehicles, July reinforced just how diverse today’s collector car market has become. Be sure not tune in next month for August’s Classic Car Auction. Top of FormBottom of Form