‘Blessed by Brock’ EH Holden or auction
A 1963 Holden EH Special Station Wagon restored by disadvantaged young people with the encouragement of the late Peter Brock will be auctioned by Shannons in Melbourne on Monday June 2 with no reserve price.
The shiny dark grey wagon with its white roof, period sun-shade and red vinyl interior is the result of nearly two years’ work by the Melbourne-based Whitelions Young Lions team in conjunction with volunteer mentors at Penfold City Holden of Burnley.
The late Peter Brock was the patron of the Whitelion EH project and launched it in June 2006, inspiring many participants to join. His aim and that of the Whitelions organisation in rebuilding the Holden was to develop team members’ confidence and self-esteem as they learned and practised new skills.
Penfold City Holden staff provided on-going encouragement and technical support throughout the project, while a number of other automotive organisations assisted with parts and services.
Shannons, who are auctioning the EH at no charge, say the vehicle with its 149-cid six-cylinder engine and three-speed manual gearbox with column shift has been nicely and correctly restored.
In front of an enthusiastic crowd at the shiny grey wagon with its white roof, period sun-shade and red vinyl interior sold for $19,750, approximately double the anticipated result, a tribute to the skills of those who lovingly restored the Australian classic and the legacy of Brock, the patron of the EH White Lion Restoration.
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