Mighty MG at Charterhouse Auction

A 1947 MG TC is one of a great selection of classic cars being sold by Charterhouse in their classic car and automobilia auction on Sunday 2nd November at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet.

“Our auctions at the Bath & West Showground are in conjunction with the Footman James Bristol Classic Car Shows. These shows are important dates in car enthusiast’s diaries and always pull in a great attendance to our sales.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “This combined with live internet bidding at these auctions results in a large audience looking to buy and provides spirited bidding with some fantastic hammer prices!”

After the Second World War, American GI’s returning to their homeland who had fallen in love with British sports cars, started to buy large numbers of the imported MG TC’s into post war America, despite only being produced in right hand drive. Although based on the pre-war MG TB, the MG TC sold 10,001 cars, more than any previous MG car. Fitted with a 1250 cc engine, it recorded a 0-60 mph time of 22.7 seconds which was considered respectable at the time.

The 1947 MG TC going under the Charterhouse hammer originally cost £527. Today, having previously been fully restored, it is estimated at £27,500-29,500.

Charterhouse is now accepting entries for this auction of classic and vintage cars on 2nd November, which is closely followed by silver, jewellery, watches and antiques with a special section of wine port & spirits on 20th & 21st November


For further information regarding this auction of classic cars or to enter a vehicle, contact Matthew Whitney, or for entries relating to their second November auction, please contact Richard Bromell at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS 01935 812277 or via email on info@charterhouse-auction.com

The 1947 MG TC being sold by Charterhouse on Sunday 2nd November £27,500-29,500
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Low Miles Mini at Charterhouse Auction

A 1968 Mini which has covered just 28,000 miles is one of the many classic cars being sold by Charterhouse in their classic car auction on Wednesday 17th September at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet.

“Mini’s at auction are a perennial popular buy. There is a huge club scene, spares are readily available, they are inexpensive to insure, have simple mechanics and do not take up too much space in a garage.” Commented Charterhouse classic car expert Matthew Whitney. “Over the past few years, we have sold many classic Mini’s for staggering sums of money such as the Mini Cooper we auctioned last year from a home in Leicester. In need of repair, it still sold for over £30,000. I do not think this particular Mini will sell for such a huge amount, but there has already been good interest shown.”

This Mini going under the Charterhouse hammer has spent all its life living in Weston super Mare. Being a Super de Luxe model it came with a heater and extra chrome bumpers. When ordered by its first owner, she also purchased a set of seat belts as an optional extra. Finished in its original Almond Green paint, it is complemented with a Porcelain Green interior and Green carpets and was supplied by Central Garage, Conglesbury, Bristol. As one would expect for such a pampered motor, the car still retains its original tool kit which is possibly unused, its bill of sale and even has its original unused spare tyre fitted.

The first lady owner then kept the charming little Mini until 2000, during which time she had covered just 26,000. It was then sold to a gentleman who also lived in Weston super Mare. He used it to compliment his MG B, and used the car for high days and shows, putting on just another 2,000 miles. It would be quite an amazing feat if this Mini sold to a third owner who lives in Weston super Mare.

Charterhouse is accepting late entries for this auction of classic and vintage cars on 17th September which is closely followed by clocks, collector’s items, coins, medals and stamps on 26th September.

For further information regarding this auction of classic cars or to enter a vehicle, contact Matthew Whitney, or for items relating to their collectors auction, please contact Richard Bromell at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS 01935 812277 or via email on info@charterhouse-auction.com

Ultral low miles Mini with only two owners since 1968, being sold by Charterhouse auctioneers on Wednesday 17th September at Shepton Mallet £6,000-8,000
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Rolls Royce is a Classic

A 41 year old Rolls Royce Shadow is one of the pampered classic cars being sold by Charterhouse in their classic car auction on Wednesday 17th September.

“We have sold many Rolls Royce motor cars over the years. Some of them have been well cared for, but some have not.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “However, this particular Rolls Royce Shadow has led a very sheltered life having covered just over 1,400 miles a year with the odometer reading 58,000 miles and supported by the all important full service history.”

Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for this auction of classic and vintage cars on 17th September which is closely followed by clocks, collector’s items, coins, medals and stamps on 26th September.

For further information regarding this auction of classic cars or to enter a vehicle, contact Matthew Whitney, or for items relating to their collectors auction, please contact Richard Bromell at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS 01935 812277 or via email on info@charterhouse-auction.com

The 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow, with just 58,000 miles from new and full service history, being sold by Charterhouse on 17th September £8,000-10,000
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Top Marques at Charterhouse

Charterhouse Auctioneers have been instructed to sell a collection of classic cars on site at West Pennard, Somerset, on Thursday 21st August.

“It is a fantastic collection of cars including Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Range Rover and other prestige marques through to a Kaiser-Willys Jeep painted in Khaki green complete with an ammunition trailer!” Commented Matthew Whitney.”The client has been a regular buyer at our classic car auctions over the past 12 years, and has now decided to have a change of direction and instructed us to sell the collection at short notice on site at West Pennard near Glastonbury.”

Star cars in the collection include a 1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville. With a stylish Art Deco style body by Windovers, this car was featured at the BP Paris Salon car show and at The Olympia Motor Show in 1930, and is now estimated at £70,000-80,000. Also carrying the same estimate is an Aston Martin DB4. One of 6 Aston Martins entered in the auction, this is iconic car now only comprises the body shell, engine and interior parts, but with fully restored DB4s commanding substantial six figure sums, it will be a worthwhile and rewarding project for the new owner.

Other cars entered include an Aston Martin Lagonda £14,000-18,000, an Aston Martin Virage Volante Convertible £32,000-36,000, an Aston Martin BSS5 Vantage restoration project £40,000-45,000, an Iso Rivolta Lele Sports £20,000-24,000,a Kaiser-Willys Jeep £6,000-7,000, a Bentley Continental R coupe £22,000-24,000, a 1947 Jaguar Mk IV sports saloon £20,000-25,000, a Land Rover Series I, three Range Rovers, and other vehicles.

Viewing for this short notice auction of classic cars being held on site at The Elms, Newtown Lane, East Pennard, near Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8NP is on the sale day only from 9am, with the auction starting at 2pm.

For further information regarding this auction, please contact Matthew Whitney at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or can view all the cars and download the catalogue from www.charterhouse-auction.com

Charterhouse is now accepting entries for their next auction of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles on Wednesday 17th September. To enter a vehicle, call Matthew Whitney as above or via email cars@charterhouse-auction.com

Collection of classic cars being sold on site at The Elms, Newtown Lane, West Pennard, nr Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8NP:
1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville £70,000-80,000
A 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda £14,000-18,000
A 1968 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vantage restoration project £40,000-50,000
An Aston Martin DB 4 body shell project, with engine and related items

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