Classic Cars to go under the hammer with Charterhouse

The owner, who is no longer able to care for his prized vehicles, has decided to auction off his collection, including cars, spares, workshop items and tools, through Charterhouse.

The auction will go live at the Sherborne Salerooms on Wednesday, September 10 at 10am.

1967 Jaguar E-Type roadster 19,000 recorded miles. (Image: Charterhouse) The collection features over 20 vehicles, ranging from original cars to those requiring complete restoration, with estimated values spanning from £20 to £60,000.

A statement from Charterhouse said: “As with many restorers, there is a vast array of spare engines, blocks, gearboxes, other mechanicals, interiors, trim and parts with a great selection of spanners, other hand tools, a lathe, blast cabinet, four post ramp and two motorbikes.

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“There are also signs, other wall art, a Bowser petrol pump, a trailer and other items associated with a lifetime of maintaining and restoring about with cars.”

Austin Healey 3000 £20,000-30,000 (owned since 1969, bodily restored to a high standard, needs finishing). (Image: Charterhouse) The owner, a retired professional mechanic, began purchasing the vehicles as far back as 1969, intending to restore them in his retirement years.

While he successfully restored many to a ‘high standard’, he has decided it is time to pass on his remaining projects to new owners.

Jag and Rover peeking out of barns. (Image: Charterhouse) Potential buyers can view the collection near Dorchester on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 from 9.30am to 4.30pm each day.

For further information about the auction, contact Richard Bromell and the team at Charterhouse at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS, call 01935 812277, or email cars@charterhouse-auction.com.