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
Range Rover convertible sold for £9,500Quick Links

Forthcoming SalePrevious SaleSale Preview

Tel: (01935) 812277

For further information regarding this article, please contact Richard Bromell, Partner

A quick trip in some Lancia rally cars

Pirelli decided to present his new line of tires for performance classic cars in the best possible way, ever.

Select some journalists and put them in the navigator seats of some of the greatest Lancia ever made with some of the best drivers of the day at the wheel.

Watch Chris harris from DRIVE's youtube channel having what is his words is "the best day of my working life".

Priceless.

Size Matters #1

Hot Rod Magazine changes for the better!

Well it is officially the first update for July and big things are happening! 

I was offered an opportunity by David Freiburger, Head editor of Hot Rod Magazine, to write for the magazine about my Expeditions There will be some never published adventures shown first in Hot Rod, then trickle their way down to the blog.

 

But they are on a monthy schedule, this blog might be going to the same schedule, after the magazine comes out I will post a blog. We will see, you can always see what I am doing on my Facebook site, just search for The Automotive Archaeologist on there. 

They thought that the Daytona on the Farm story would be a great way to debut the column. So that is what is in the Sept issue. But next month and the next two after that should be completely new adventures. 

 

Daytona on the Farm

Let me know if you know anything cool hanging out in the Mid-West or Great Lakes region, I might just come out and see it! 

You can pick up Hot Rod at most Auto Parts Stores, Grocery Stores and many other places in between.

Ryan Brutt 

The Automotive Archaeologist

TheAutoArchaeologist@yahoo.com 

Car now has Air-Conditioning for the comfort of the occupants

Here are some pictures :

Please call 0125205525 for rental rates! Thanks.

SPOTTED: NON-COMPACT DAIHATSU

Another handsome Charmant in town, driven by a mechanic. A stock body, slammed suspension and deep-dish vintage wheels is always a recipe for success when it comes to old Daihatsus like this Charmant.

MGOC 5 STAR APPROVAL AGAIN !

The MGOC recommended suppliers handbook for this year has just been published.Very pleased we are still 5 star approved ! Thanks to all MG customers local & national who voted for us .