Early Japanese classics at Christchurch auction
An extremely rare 1968 Nissan Gloria with only 5,804 miles on the clock and an estimated price of $20,000 will be auctioned at the Turners Classic Car Auction in Christchurch tomorrow. ¨ ¨This unbelievable car is in pristine original condition and has spent the last two decades in storage after being retired by its original owner and is attracting interest both locally and from Nissan collectors in Japan.
The Classic Auction also features a silver 1973 Mazda Luce GRII (RX4) in excellent condition – down to the plastic covering on door trims. This sought-after model with a 12A rotary engine and 37,441 kilometers on the clock is estimated to sell for $12,000.¨ ¨Other lots generating interest include a 1971 Chrysler Valiant Pacer VH and a 1974 Ford Falcon XY Wagon in red with black accents, with estimated values of $34,000 and $30,000 respectively.
The auction will be held at Turners Auctions, 1 Detroit Place in Christchurch on Saturday 15 August at noon. ¨ ¨Viewings will take place today from 9am till 6pm and tomorrow from 9am.
The auction list can be found at www.turners.co.nz
