Just 7,000 Miles and Two Families in 89 Years

One of the star cars, in the Charterhouse auction of classic and vintage cars being held at Sherborne Castle on Sunday 21st July, is a 1924 AC Anzani with less than 7,000 recorded miles.

“It is a truly amazing and unique piece of motoring history entered into this specialist classic car auction. So often we hear half truths about cars with long ownership and low miles, usually careful lady or vicar drivers, which we take with a pinch of salt, but in this case it is all true.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “In addition, AC motor cars have had some great exposure, primarily due to a similar 1927 AC being driven and crashed by Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey!”

Purchased new by Mr Rice in 1924 this AC was first shipped to India, only to return to England 6 months later after the owner died. It then passed to Mr Rice’s sister who put just 5,705 miles on it before selling it to Mrs Pearce in 1958. She bought it for her 16 year old son, who was initially too young to drive it, and with whom it has remained with ever since.

Retaining its original polished aluminium body, this incredibly rare and unique piece of motoring history, having been in the same ownership for the past 55 years, and having been owned by just two families for nearly 90 years, is estimated at £18,000-22,000 in the Charterhouse auction.

To enter a classic car into this important classic car and motorcycle auction, contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Partner, at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277, via email mw@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk or log on to www.charterhouse-auction.com

The 1924 AC Anzani being sold by Charterhouse in the grounds of Sherborne Castle on Sunday 21st July £18,000-22,000
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Charterhouse Auction is a Classic Sale

With over 70 classic and vintage cars & motorcycles, the Charterhouse sale of motoring history will be a date not to be missed for vehicle buffs and enthusiasts, when they all go under the hammer at Shepton Mallet, on Sunday 21st April. 
“We have had a huge entry for this auction being held at The Royal Bath & West Showground at Shepton mallet.” Commented Charterhouse classic car specialist Matthew Whitney. “It just proves the confidence our vendors have in us and in the classic car & motorcycle market. This is the level of lots which we had entered into these specialist sales before the recession started, confirms our position as a market leader and means we cannot wait to get up on the rostrum!”
Top marques including Rolls Royce and Bentley feature heavily in the line up of cars, alongside road or racing motorcycles with Harley Davidson, Triumph and MV Augusta to name but a few. For buyers looking for a restoration project for just a few hundred pounds there is variety such as a Rover P4 105S and a Gilera enduro trials moped. For those looking for a larger project, a very rare 1956 Ford Thunderbird could be tempting and rewarding at £5,000-6,000, or a Triumph TR6, needing final completion, could be a bargain as it is offered for auction without reserve.
In the mid market there is a great selection of on the button and ready to enjoy vehicles including several Mercedes sports convertibles from the 1970/80’s, a pre-war Rover 14 drop head coupe at £12,000-15,000 or a 1957 MGA roadster for the same money. Similarly, for bidders who prefer two wheels, there are rare survivors such as a beautifully Yamaha FS1-E moped at £3,700-3,900, a concours winning 1961 Triumph Speed Twin for £5,000-6,000 and an MV Augusta £12,000-15,000.
However, moving up through the more valuable and sought after vehicles, you can bid on a 1985 Porsche 911 Turbo in totally original condition and with just 15,500 recorded miles, it is one for the serious collector at £40,000-50,000, or the same money, the unique Rover P5 Panelcraft drop head convertible could be yours. However, topping the auction is a 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II with an auction estimate of £100,000-120,000.
For full details of this important classic car and motorcycle auction, either contact Matthew Whitney at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277, or you can browse through all the lots on www.charterhouse-auction.com
Charterhouse is still accepting late entries for this auction, and for their May auction of silver, jewellery, watches and wine. To arrange a free home visit, contact Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset 01935 812277 or via email on info@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk

Star Cars being sold by Charterhouse on Sunday 21st April
1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II £100,000-120,000
1956 Ford Thunderbird restoration project £5,000-6,000
1961 Triumph Speed Twin £5,000-6,000
Pre-war Rover drop head coupe £12,000-15,000
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Rover Looks to Move Over at Auction

A unique piece of motoring history is going under the Charterhouse hammer in their auction of classic & vintage cars on Sunday 21st April.
“Over the years I have had the pleasure of seeing, driving and selling some of the world’s most exotic cars. However, this Rover is so rare that although I was aware of its existence through magazines, I never thought I would have the opportunity to see it, let alone sell it.” Commented MatthewWhitney. “The owner, who lives near Bath, had been to several of our auctions, and took advantage of the free home visit service we offer our clients looking to auction their classic cars and motorcycles.”
Rover first launched the P5 in 1958 and was only available as a saloon. With the arrival of the MK II, Rover also looked into the possibility of extending the range to include a drop head coupe and in 1963 instructed Chapron, Pininfarina and Panelcraft each to produce such a car. Each of these specialist coachbuilders produced a single vehicle for Rover, and it is the car produced by Panelcraft which Charterhouse has been instructed to auction. Despite Rover commissioning this as a style exercise, the reality was that making such cars doubled its price and it was never seen as viable.
The Rover P5 series was a perennial favourite with Prime Ministers, government official and it was even good enough for H M The Queen to own one.
This unique Rover has had a well documented life, having been featured in numerous specialist publications including Autocar 1964, Pratical Classics 1997, Australian Classic Car 2008, and Classic & Sportscar 2013. It is also featured in The Complete Story Rover P5 & P5B, commonly referred to as the bible for P5’s. As well as having been featured in these magazines, for some of its life, it resided in Australia, and there was an outcry from Rover enthusiasts when it travelled half way around the world. Now back in England, it is looking for a new owner and a new garage.
Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for this important classic & vintage car and motorcycle auction. To arrange a free home visit to have your classic car or motorcycle valued, please contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Partner at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset 01935 812277 or via email on info@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk
They are also accepting entries for their next auction of pictures, books and antiques also for their April auction.

The unique 1963 Rover P5 drop head coupe being sold by Charterhouse in their classic car auction on Sunday 21st April £40,000-50,000
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