Friday, January 25, 2013

Mighty Mini’s at Charterhouse


 The Charterhouse auction of classic cars and motorcycles on Sunday 10th February includes a handful of Mini’s.
“The Mini has to be one of the most instantly recognisable motor cars ever made. Its revolutionary design by Sir Alec Issigonis led the car which was to become a motoring icon when it was first produced in 1959.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “Mini’s have always been popular at auction, no doubt aided by  a great supply of spares, an active club scene, their versatility and that they are just fabulous fun!”
The earliest of the Mini’s entered into the Charterhouse auction, which has nearly 50 classic cars and motorcycles, dates to 1962. This 850cc car has been in the same family ownership for 25 years and represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire an early low mileage Mini with good history at £8,000-9,000. At the other end of the scale, there is a rather special Mini. Having left the factory in 1970, it has now turned into a competitive sprint or hill climb car. Being highly modified, it is offered for sale £15,000-17,000, much lower than its build and development cost.
However, if you are looking for a Mini on a smaller budget, then the 1971 car, which has been a local car covering an average of  just 1,200 miles a year, could be your for £3,300-3,600. But for those of you looking for an interesting project, then a fully restored 1965 Mini Cooper S shell could be bought for £8,000-9,000. With fully completed Cooper S cars selling for over double the estimate, this represents a great opportunity for the lucky buyer.
Viewing for this Charterhouse auction of classic cars and motorcycles at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, is on Saturday 9th February 9.30am-4pm, and on the auction day, Sunday 10th, also from 9.30. However, for those not able to attend, Charterhouse also offer a live internet bidding service which is proving increasingly popular, just give them a call 01935 812277 or email them on enquiry@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk
Charterhouse is still accepting late entries for this and for their next classic car and motorcycle auction For further information, please contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Partner, at Charterhouse in Sherborne 01935 812277 or go to their web site where you can see full details about the sale, all the cars and motorcycles.


Mighty Mini’s at going under the Charterhouse Hammer
A 1962 Mini 850, family owned for 25 years £8,000-9,000
A highly modified 1970 Mini sprint/hill climb car £15,000-17,000
A 1971 Mini, having been a West Country car all its life having covered a believed 51,000 miles from new £3,300-3,600
A 1965 rare Mini Cooper S rolling shell with running gear, needing finishing £8,000-9,000
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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Barn Find Bikes Discovered by Charterhouse


Every classic car and motorcycle collector dreams about coming across a barn full of old items, and Charterhouse Auctioneers have unearthed such a barn contents which will be sold their classic car and motorcycle auction on Sunday 10th February.
“It is a truly amazing discovery and the motorcycles have been amassed by one Dorset family. Ripe for restoration is a 1923 Matchless J Type motorcycle with sidecar, which has been in the same family ownership since new!” Commented Matthew Whitney. “We occasionally joke about old vehicles with one owner from new, but one family ownership for nearly 100 is the longest ownership I have ever come across.”
The Dorset barns are now being emptied due to their immanent sale after the passing of a family member. The 1923 Matchless pulled out of the barn has an 855cc vee twin engine which was a large engine in its day. In addition to this Matchless motorcycle, there are also several other large vee twin motorcycles from the 1920’s in barn find condition along with various spare engines, frames, tanks and other parts now looking to be restored. Rarely do such as these Pioneer motorcycles come on the market in original condition and they will represent a fantastic opportunity for collectors to buy a piece of early motorcycle history.
Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for this auction of classic cars and motorcycles on Sunday 10th February. The sale is being held at the Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
To arrange a free home visit or for more information regarding this auction  please contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Partner at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or via email on mw@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk





Barn find and one family owned since new – a 1923 Matchless J Type with rare sidecar £5,000-7,000
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