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A late Mitchell man who dedicated his life to restoring Ford vehicles will have his pride and joy collection auctioned off next month, featuring restored Ford models dating back from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Antique Ford Car Auction in Mitchell on June 12.
In a once in a lifetime opportunity for Ford enthusiasts to get their hands on the deceased estate of Athol Laycock who collected vehicles like Model A and Model T Fords such as the Customline Anniversary Models and ex-police vehicle, 1934 Ford Phateon Saloon.
Antique Ford Car Auction in Mitchell on June 12.
Mr Laycock's only child, Marion Lowe said the expected fetching price is around $400,000 and includes the first vehicle Henry Ford manufactured, the T Model to the A Model 1930, called "Henry's Lady" and the first V8 manufactured in 1934 which has an overdrive system to purr down the highway.