Beautiful Buick at Charterhouse Auction

A pre-war Buick 41 Special Sedan is one of the star cars going under the Charterhouse hammer at their classic and vintage car auction on Sunday 15th June at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet.

“It is probably the best Buick 41 currently for sale. Bought by the vendor as a project, it underwent a total restoration costing £41,000 and that was with favourable mate’s rates at the garage!” Commented Matthew Whitney. “Now estimated at less than the total restoration cost, the owner is selling to fund a pre-war Cadillac convertible. It really represents a fantastic opportunity for the successful purchaser to buy a car that is better than new, can be enjoyed immediately and may also pay for its keep as a wedding car.”

Buick has always been expensive and favoured by the rich and famous. Perhaps the most famous Buick 41 Special was the stretched limousine owned by Mrs Wallace Simpson.


Viewing for this auction, being held in conjunction with The Bristol Classic Car Show at The Exmoor Hall, The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet on Saturday 14th June from 10am, with the auction starting on Sunday 15th at 11.30am. Alternatively you can download the auction catalogue from www.charterouse-auction.com

For further information please contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Director at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset 01935 812277 or via email on info@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk 

Charterhouse is now accepting entries for their next classic car and motorcycle auction being held at Sherborne Castle on Sunday 20th July, please contact Matthew Whitney as above.


The stunning 1939 Buick Special Sedan being sold by Charterhouse Auctioneers on 15th June £38,000-42,000
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Fords Rock ’n Roll into Charterhouse Classic Car Auction

A trio of 1960’s Fords, from the golden era of Rock ‘n Roll, are entered into the Charterhouse June classic car auction, during the Bristol Classic Car Show at the Royal Bath & West Showground at Shepton Mallet.

“The owner of the three classic Ford’s sadly lost his wife earlier this year. Having spent so much time together cruising and going to classic car shows, he has decided the memories are just too strong and has decided to sell all three cars.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “However, he will not be leaving the classic car scene altogether as he will use the money raised to buy a 1960’s Jaguar Mk II to enjoy.”

With a real passion for early 1960’s Ford 6 cylinder cars, there are two 1960 Zodiac Mk II’s and a 1961 Ford Zephyr Mk II (which is an upmarket Zodiac). All three cars have been professionally restored within the past 5 years. The 1960 Zodiac finished in two tone grey paintwork, was originally purchased from Eric Perry Ltd of Torquay and with 70,000 from new, is a now multiple show winning car. With all three Fords having a 2.5 litre 6 cylinder engine fitted to manual gearbox with overdrive, they are a rare sight on the road today and will bring miles of smiles for the new owners at the Charterhouse auction.

Charterhouse is now accepting for this forthcoming specialist classic car auction and for in June and for their collectors auction, also in June.

For further information regarding these auctions, or to arrange a home visit, please contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Director, at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset 01935 812277 or via email on info@charterhouse-auction.com

1960 Ford Zodiac Mk II, two tone grey with just 70,000 miles from new, £8,000-10,000
1960 Ford Zodiac Mk II, two tone maroon and cream, £4,000-6,000
1961 Ford Zephyr Mk II, grey, £7,000-9,000
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Testimonials

Here at Charterhouse we understand the importance of customer service, and the difficulty of dealing with a company you do not know, or buying or selling at auction when it is not something you are familiar with. We are always happy to help with any queries or questions.  Here are some comments from previous customers:

About the service we offer our buyers:

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“ I greatly appreciated the integrity of the advice  received from the staff at Charterhouse in relation  the Alvis motor car offered at auction by Charterhouse .   On the basis of telephone discussion and Mathew’s description of the car I was confident to travel from Australia to the UK  and the beautiful Shepton Mallet , Somerset area  for the Auction . 

The Alvis was absolutely as described by Mathew and this gave me the confidence to successfully bid at your  auction.

It was a pleasure to meet the various Charterhouse staff who went out of their way to assist in the purchase  process  . I am grateful for the honest ,  professional assistance and advice in all aspects financial  through to the matters relating to delivery and shipment .

Please convey to Abigail, Mathew, Richard, Naomi and others at Charterhouse my gratitude for their exceptional assistance , involvement and professionalism  in the process and adventure of purchasing the Alvis motor car.”

Kind regards and many thanks

Peter Mackay 

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Car auction vendor

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Thank you Abigail and many many thanks to Matthew, Richard and the rest of the team for all your hard efforts. You made the whole process very easy for me as it was very difficult for me to part with my pride and joy as you probably noticed on the day so my wife is very happy its finally over. Kind regards Andrew Parry

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Specialist Classic Mini Garage Sells Up

Charterhouse Auctioneers have been instructed to sell the contents of the Steve Harris Motorsport garage at Coombe Bisset, near Salisbury SP5 4LN, whose owner has specialised in Mini’s for 50 years, on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May.

“Steve Harris has been involved in Mini’s for nearly as long as I have been alive. During this time he was heavily involved with experimental Mini workshop items, worked for Downton Mini specialists and of course developed and raced Mini’s.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “This dispersal auction is probably a once in a lifetime auction where Mini enthusiasts can meet up, talk Mini’s, bid, buy and enjoy this iconic British marque.”

Included in the auction are hundreds of lots of Mini, MG, BMC, Leyland, Cooper and other spares and body panels along with garage tools and equipment such as a lathe, two post lift, rolling road, cylinder head reconditioning workstation and many, many other items.


In addition there are a group of classic Mini’s also going under the Charterhouse hammer. There is a 1963 Mini Cooper S restoration project at £10,000-12,000, a 1970 racing Mini £5,000-6,000, a 1962 Morris Mini Minor, affectionately known as Primrose, £4,500-5,500, a 2007 BMW Mini Cooper Diesel £5,700-5,900, and two Mini rolling shells.

Elsewhere in the auction, there is a motorsport/fast road prepared Austin Healey Sprite £5,500-6,500, along with restoration projects including a Ford Capri 2.8i, a BMW 635 CSi coupe, a Rover P5, other cars and even a horse drawn market cart.


Viewing for this retirement auction on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May being held at the Steve Harris Motorsport Workshops at Coombe Bisset, near Salisbury SP5 4LN, is on the sale day only from 9.00am, with the sale starting at 11.30am. 

Further information is available from Matthew Whitney, Associate Director, at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277, and you can view all the lots on their web site www.charterhouse-auction.com

Charterhouse is now accepting for their forthcoming auction of silver, jewellery, watches and antiques on 8th and 9th May, closely followed by classic cars and motorcycles in June.

Primrose, the 1962 Morris Mini Minor £4,500-5,500, a 1970 racing Mini £5,000-6,000, a 2007 BMW Mini Cooper Diesel £5,700-5,900, an Austin Healey Sprite £5,500-6,500 
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