The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round at Charterhouse

A 1960 Routemaster London bus is one of the more unusual lots entered into the Charterhouse auction of classic and vintage vehicles on Sunday 16th February.

“Over the years we have been instructed to sell just about every make of car from Ferrari to Ford and Sunbeam, to Skoda, but it is the first time we have been asked to sell a Routemaster bus.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “Once a common sight in our major cities, they are now highly sought after by collectors or business people looking to start hire companies, and this bus is estimated at £25,000-30,000 when it goes under our hammer!”

The double decker bus, painted in its iconic red livery, has been used as a business by the owner since 2005, who is now looking to retire. It appears on the credits of The Antiques Roadshow and has been hired on many occasions for Prom nights, been taken on numerous road trips with stag and hen parties along with groups looking to travel in an alternative and different form of transportation. Interest in hiring the bus has not only come from within the UK, but there have also been bookings from Australia, USA, France, Luxembourg and other countries. 

This Routemaster was last in public service in Reading when it was de-commissioned. During its working lifetime, it is estimated to have travelled about 1,500,000 miles, enough to go to the moon and back three times, and can be driven on the majority of car licence’s, although if it is being used for hire a PSV (Public Service Vehicle) operator’s licence will be required.

Charterhouse is now accepting for their forthcoming programme of auctions including their Beswick and Royal Doulton and other antiques auction in January and classic cars and motorcycles in February.

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

Just the ticket  – the 1960 Routemaster double decker bus being sold by Charterhouse in their classic vehicle auction on Sunday 16th February £25,000-30,000
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Time Warp Triumph Motorcycle at Charterhouse

A 1981 Triumph Bonneville T140E motorcycle is one of the great lots already entered into the Charterhouse auction of classic cars and motorcycles in February.

“It is quite simply amazing.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “We often come across low mileage vehicles with one lady vicar owners, but in this case, the Triumph has never been registered, has never been on the road and has never been started!”

This classic Triumph Bonneville has the 750cc twin engine with front disc brake and is finished in a rare smoky flame two tone metallic paint. Still retaining some of its protective grease covering from when it left the factory for transportation, it represents a truly unique opportunity to acquire a piece of iconic British motorcycling history.

The owner, who lives near Crewkerne, has retired and is planning a move to Devon. Originally costing £1,064.53p in 1981, it is estimated to sell for £9,500-10,500 in 2014 at this specialist Charterhouse auction on Sunday 16th February.

Charterhouse is now accepting for their forthcoming programme of auctions including their collector’s auction including coins, stamps, medals and clocks in December, Pictures, Beswick and Royal Doulton in January and classic cars and motorcycles in February.

For further information regarding these auctions, or to arrange a home visit, 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

The amazing time warp Triumph, being sold by Sherborne based Charterhouse Auctioneers in February £9,500-10,500
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Pick Up is a Mini Marvel

A 1961 Mini pick up sold for a massive £14,000 in the Charterhouse classic vehicle auction on Sunday 3rd November.

“We have had some huge success selling Mini’s over the past few years, having sold a garage stored non-running Mini Cooper for a client in Leicester at £29,000, and a modified Mini van for £13,000.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “So now we have sold the pick up for £14,000 it completes the trio of Mini body style produced!”

The Mini pick up sold by Charterhouse has spent all of its life in one Dorset family ownership. Having covered just 27,000 miles from new, it was laid up in a barn for many years until pulled out when it was treated to a new re-spray along with re-commissioning work. At the Charterhouse auction there was a bidding war between a buyer in the room against a live internet bidder. 

This auction of classic cars, motorcycles and automobilia pushed the year total for this Charterhouse specialist department to just under £1,500,000 confirming their place as the leading firm of auctioneers who sell classic cars, motorcycles and automobilia.

Charterhouse is now accepting entries into their first classic car auction of 2014 in February. If you have a vehicle or motorcycle you would like to enter into the sale, 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

The 1961 Mini pick up sold by Charterhouse for a mighty £14,000
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