A POLAR opposite pair of vehicles are among those going under the hammer in Somerset in October.

Charterhouse is hosting several specialist auctions of classic cars and classic motorcycles in October.

And among the lots are two contrasting - but classic - vehicles.

In the bright and shiny corner, with two wheels, is a Vincent Rapide Series C.

From a deceased estate in Leicester, it was cherished by the owner, who lovingly named it ‘Sir Costalot’ - no doubt due to the money he lavished upon it.

Bridgwater Mercury: BRIGHT AND SHINY: The 1963 Vincent Rapide, called ‘Sir Costalot’, valued at £25,000-£30,000

Assembled in 1963 and today presented in pristine condition, it comes to auction with a Vincent Owners Certificate stating the frame came from a 1953 Vincent Comet and the engine from a 1951 Rapide.

With just three owners since 1963, and the current one from 2001, this Vincent has been maintained to a high standard and is estimated at £25,000-£30,000 when it is being sold by Charterhouse at the October sale.

Bridgwater Mercury: BRIGHT AND SHINY: The 1963 Vincent Rapide, called ‘Sir Costalot’, valued at £25,000-£30,000

Bridgwater Mercury: BRIGHT AND SHINY: The 1963 Vincent Rapide, called ‘Sir Costalot’, valued at £25,000-£30,000

The bike will be part of a specialist auction of classic and vintage motorcycles at The Haynes International Motor Museum on Thursday, October 15.

However, if you like four wheels and you like your motorcar in an original state, then a barn find Mini pickup should tick the box.

It is a proper barn find Mini, which has spent the past 25 years on a sheep farm in deepest Devon.

Bridgwater Mercury: SCRUFFY: Barn stored in deepest Devon is a 1978 Mini pickup, valued at £2,000-£4,000

The owner, a farmer all his life, used the pickup on his farm moving feed around and the occasional passenger sheep.

The Mini, a rare pickup, was first registered in 1978 but has been barn stored on the farm for many years.

With the owner now advancing in years, he has decided to let a new custodian take over ownership of his beloved runaround.

Estimated at £2,000-£4,000 at the Charterhouse specialist auction of classic and vintage cars, also at Haynes, on Tuesday, October 5.

Bridgwater Mercury: SCRUFFY: Barn stored in deepest Devon is a 1978 Mini pickup, valued at £2,000-£4,000

The farmer is giving the proceeds of sale to his granddaughter to buy a car for herself.

“Collectors and enthusiasts often favour either two or four wheels," said auctioneer for Charterhouse, Richard Bromell.

"Within this you again have collectors and enthusiasts who favour their classics to be in a show ready condition or in an original state.

“It will always be a personal choice and one which they will always champion.”

Charterhouse is accepting entries for both these classic and vintage vehicle auctions at the Haynes International Motor Museum in October.

Richard Bromell, and the team at Charterhouse, can be contacted for valuations and to arrange a free home visit at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, by phone on 01935 812277, at info@charterhouse-auction.com or via www.charterhouse-auction.com.