Originally scheduled for 25th May in Shannons Sydney showroom at Artarmon, Shannons Autumn 2020 Auction became a Timed On-Line auction in view of the current restrictions on social distancing.
The concept was a roaring success, with 98 of the 101 lots sold, many well above expected prices. Motorcycles especially saw strong bidding, with the 1969 Velocette Sportsman featured in OBA 87 reaching an astounding $39,500 – almost double its pre-auction estimate of $18-22,000.
All seven of the motorcycles listed sold, with a 1960 Harley-Davidson FL Duo Glide fetching $38,500, a 1961 Triumph Bonneville $19,500, 1974 Norton Commando 850 at $17,000 and a very tasty 1935 BSA Model W35-7 500 single at $17,000.
Attention now turns to the next Shannons auction, again a combined Sydney/Melbourne Timed On-Line, to be held from…