Spring weather in Melbourne will bring crowds flocking to Motorclassica this weekend, and on saturday 24th Theodore Bruce are holding their auction of classic cars.
The 1911 Fiat Landaulet looks replendent in red after a series of owners have progressively restored it to its current high level of authenticity and condition. The wealthy Melbournian lady who first owned this car would be pleased, and so would her chauffeur.
The other Landaulet is a 1914 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost and "considered to be possibly the most original Veteran Silver Ghost in Australia". The description reminds us how a motor car should be looked after and makes us feel that a car of this quality will last for ever.
The 1934 Packard V12 Formal Sedan will present the next owner with a rare opportunity to restore a car with the 1934 title 'Boss of the Road' having more cubic inches, more torque and more horsepower than the sixteen cylinder Cadillac.
Certain cars always make you stop and look twice and try and decide just why it looks so perfect, and the 1937 Derby Bentley is one such car. Fitted with Razor Edge Pillarless Saloon coachwork by Park Ward which was one of the first to use a steel body frame, rather than wood, which has helped it remain straight and true after 80 years and 60,000 miles.
The 'barn find' Packard deserves to be restored to its former glory, but this 1912 Metz is complete and in quite good condition after laying dormant for many years and may well find a buyer who prefers not to spoil its originality.
Wake up to a sunny Melbourne day and what better car to go for a sporty drive than the 1937 MG TA - one of just 100 imported to Australia and restored to a very high standard by its present owner. A very pretty car in original condition which won't break the bank.
(Text Robin Batchelor, pictures courtesy Theodore Bruce Auctions)