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The famous metalic blue coupe goes under the hammer at Shannons classic car auction July 12. Photo Gallery
A rare Holden HK Monaro used in the hit television series Underbelly is tipped to fetch up to $160,000 when it goes to auction next month.
The brilliant blue metallic coupe was made famous in a recent episode of the series.
It goes under the hammer at Shannons classic car auction at the Sydney Showgrounds on July 12.
The Holden HK Monaro GTS 327 is considered a classic and has only 89,000 miles (143,000km) on the clock.
In its heyday the Monaro was a powerful Bathurst race car, winning its first Bathurst enduro just after its launch in 1968.
Delivered new by Stacks Holden in Rose Bay, the two-owner metallic Monaro was build number 312 of what is now one of the country's most collectable muscle cars.
Shannons describes the coupe as showroom perfect.
It comes with all the wanted Bathurst Monaro features, including its original 5.3-litre Chevrolet-sourced V8 engine, four-speed manual gearbox, limited slip differential, stiffer sports suspension, power front disc brakes and a long-range fuel tank.
The vendor, like the fictional Underbelly characters, prefers to fly under the radar, is only the car's second owner. He bought the car in 2002 and has maintained it in top mechanical condition.
As and added sweetener, the car is being sold with its glovebox lid signed by actress Kate Ritchie, who played Judy Kane in Underbelly. It also comes with personalised ‘Ubelly’ NSW numberplates.
Check back Friday to see our Carsguide Car of the Week tribute to the Holden HK Monaro.
