SOME stunning examples of the most iconic cars ever made will be going under the hammer in Somerset this month.
A vast selection of classic cars will be going under the Charterhouse gavel in their auction, on July 15.
“This will be our first classic car auction since the lockdown where buyers will be able to not only view all the vehicles, but also attend the auction subject to any restrictions,” said auctioneer, Richard Bromell.
“With a great line up and the sale being held at the prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum it looks to be a great auction.”
Included in the auction are classic cars in all shapes, sizes, conditions and values.
Estimated at £65,000-£75,000 is a 1962 Jaguar E-type Series I 3.8 fixed head coupe. From long term ownership this matching numbers E-Type is an early car from just the second year of production.
From the 1980s there is a Porsche 911 Sport Targa. Finished in Grand Prix white with a blue leather interior and excellent service history this sadly comes from a deceased estate and is valued at £38,000-£42,000.
For just £2,000 less, there is a 2003 Noble M12 GTO 3R. With just two owners and under 20,000 miles, this supercar has a 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 185mph.
At the other end of the spectrum are a group of cars looking to be re-commissioned or restored.
Here, there is a 1960 MG A 1600 Roadster being sold without reserve and estimated at £8,000-£12,000. From long term family ownership this Dorset car has previously been restored but the engine is now partially dismantled.
Also from a deceased estate, this time in Somerset and also being sold without reserve, are a brace of 1950s black Citroen Traction Avants.
Both were imported from France some 30 years ago and shared the same garage for all this time.
Viewing for this auction is at Haynes International Motor Museum, in Sparkford, on Wednesday, July 14 and on the auction day, with the first lot being sold at noon.
All lots can also be seen at www.charterhouse-auction.com, where live internet bidding is also available.
AUCTION: 1989 Porsche 911 Sport Targa £38,000-£42,000
AUCTION: A 1960 MG A 1600 Roadster £8,000-£12,000
AUCTION: A brace of 1950s Citroen Traction Avant’s £5,000-£8,000 each
AUCTION: 2003 Noble M12 GTO 3R £36,000-£38,000
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here