A Mini Miracle at Charterhouse Classic Car Auction


A time warp one owner Mini Cooper is one of the star cars in the Charterhouse auction of Classic & Vintage cars on Sunday 4th November at The Royal Bath & West Showground.
“It is probably the most important Mini Cooper I have been instructed to sell.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “It was purchased new in 1966 from Stringers in Portsmouth by Mr Smith and he drove it until the hot summer of 1976 when it was driven into the garage where is did not turn another wheel until earlier this year when relatives started to clear his house after he passed away. Making amazing discoveries such as this is what being an auctioneer is all about, but on this occasion it was in a Christchurch domestic garage rather than a farmyard barn on the middle of Exmoor. ” 
Mini Coopers are synonymous with the swinging sixties and an icon of British motoring. However, what is so special about this particular Mini Cooper is that it has only covered 22,270 miles over the past 46 years. So often classic Mini’s have covered intergalactic miles or had panels and engines replaced, but this Cooper is a matching numbers car in totally original condition. During the 1960’s and 1970’s Mr Smith worked on cruise ship which explains why the car never travelled far.
Over the past few years, Mini’s  have steadily risen in value and Charterhouse have had some outstanding Mini results including a Mini pick up sold for £8,200, a Mini custom van sold for £12,200 and a late model 1995 Mini Cooper with just a few hundred miles £12,500.
Viewing for this Charterhouse auction of classic and vintage cars is on Saturday 3rd November at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, in conjunction with the Footman James Classic Car Show. The auction is on Sunday 4th November with the cars starting at 1.00pm. Full details and all the car entries are available on www.charterhouse-auctions.co.uk 
Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their busy programme of auctions, including late entries into this classic and vintage cars, a special auction of silver, jewellery & watches, and wine, port & spirits, all in November. To arrange a free home visit or for more information regarding these auctions  please contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Partner at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or via email on mw@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk

A 1966 Mini Cooper in a miraculously original condition with only one owner and 22,270 recorded miles in 46 years £8,000-12,000
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Classic Convertibles at Charthouse Car Auction



A trio of classic convertible cars are entered into the Charterhouse auction of Classic & Vintage cars on Sunday 4th November at The Royal Bath & West Showground.
“Having been robbed of a summer this year, a good deal of classic car owners are looking forward to an Indian summer in the autumn. They are continuing to enjoy their classic convertibles by dodging the showers with their top down!” Commented Matthew Whitney. “Over the past few years, the classic car market has enjoyed buoyant times and we have a large following across the continent and state side due to the exchange rate and low shipping costs. In addition, all our classic car auctions are conducted live on the internet with UK and foreign buyers bidding in real time pushing the price up.” 
Amongst the numerous lots already entered into this specialist Charterhouse auction is a trio of convertibles. First up is a 1937 Morris 8 with a Dickie seat. Benefiting with a recent hood, this super little car is estimated at £6000-7000. Next up, and with the same estimate, is a 1978 classic VW Beetle convertible. In immaculate condition, this iconic piece of motoring history is ready for continental holidays as it is a left hand drive car. Thirdly, and finally, is a thoroughly British car – an MG A 1600 roadster. Also in immaculate condition, this is estimated at £18,000-22,000.
Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their busy programme of auctions, including pictures, prints and books in October followed by classic and vintage cars and a special auction of silver, jewellery & watches, all in November. To arrange a free home visit or for more information regarding these auctions  please contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Partner at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or via email on mw@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk

Classic convertibles going under the Charterhouse hammer in their auction of classic & vintage cars on Sunday 4th November
1978 VW Karmann Beetle convertible £6,000-7,000
1937 Morris 8 convertible £6,000-7,000
1959 MGA 1600 roadster £18,000-22,000

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Car Auction is a Classic Success at Charterhouse

The Charterhouse auction of classic cars held at Sherborne Castle on Sunday 15th July was a huge success with the sale totaling nearly £170,000.
“This sale saw yet another great entry of classic and vintage motorcars and motorcycles. Top lot of the day was an elegant Mercedes-Benz Pagoda 230 SL. Although needing some remedial work to the paint and featuring a less desirable automatic gearbox, it sold well at just over £19,000.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “However, the one car I would have liked to take home was a 1935 Standard 9. Despite having been barn stored for many years, it was in original condition and delightfully dirty. On the day it nearly double its bottom estimated selling for nearly £2,700.”
Other highlights in this specialist Charterhouse classic car auction were a Mini Van. Having undergone a huge programme of upgrades such as a turbo charger, and having won many concours awards, this 10 year restoration project went to a new home in Bournemouth for nearly £13,500. This was followed by another vehicle which had undergone extensive modifications, this time a Range Rover which was changed into a convertible. Previous owners are believed to have included Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, and it sold to a collector of Range Rovers for £9,500.
Charterhouse is now accepting entries for their programme of auctions including Silver, Jewellery & Wine in August, Clocks and Collectors’ items in September and Classic Cars and Motorcycles in November.
For more information regarding these auctions  please contact Matthew Whitney,  Head of Classic Cars, or Richard Bromell, Partner, at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or via email enquiry@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk

Classic Cars sold successfully by Charterhouse:
The Ultimate Mini Turbo Van sold for nearly £13,500
An elegant Mercedes-Benz 230 SL sold for just over £19,000
Barn Stored 1935 Standard 9 sold for nearly £2,700
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