Charterhouse will return to its now-regular home of the Haynes International Motor Museum when it hosts its next classic car auction on October 5

Charterhouse’s sales at the Haynes International Motor Museum have been bustling hives of activity in recent years and its next auction on October 5 is set to be no exception.

Traditional British classics are set to star, especially prestige brands. A stunning 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series V12 roadster is one of the most eye-catching and carries an estimate of £64,000–68,000, but you’ll also find a 1964 Mk2 2.4 guided at £13,000–16,000, as well as barn-find Series 1 XJ6 4.2 dating from 1969. Meanwhile, a 1968 Daimler V8 250 is estimated at £15,000–18,000, while a 1984 Silver Spirit could be a good way into Rolls-Royce ownership for an estimated £12,000–15,000. We were also rather taken with an early Rover P6 3500 V8 from 1969, estimated at £5500–6500.

Moving off-road, a very early Land Rover Series 1 80-inch from 1950 could command as much as £35,000, with a 1954 example estimated at a more modest £13,000–15,000 and a 1964 Series 2A 88-inch guided at £20,000–25,000. These are joined by a very tidy 1969 Bedford CA Van estimated at £10,000–12,000, plus a selection of pre-war cars that includes two Austin Sevens and a 1925 Bullnose Morris that’s guided at £7000–9000.

There are many more sporting Brits, too. A 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7 is guided at £37,000–39,000, while a 1969 MGC roadster is predicted to sell for £15,000–20,000. A 1964 Sunbeam Alpine could potentially be had for £7000–9000, while a Lotus paring includes a 1968 Elan S4 FHC at an estimated £18,000–20,000 and a 1977 Lotus Elite guided at a mere £3500–4000. You’ll also find a 1975 Triumph Stag and a 1975 TR6; both coming from the same stable as a red 1976 Alfa Romeo Montreal that could go for as much as £60,000.

Other Italians include a couple of Fiat 500s in yellow and red that have been dubbed mustard and ketchup. The biggest star, however, could be a 1929 Salmson GS8 ‘Grand Prix’ sports originating from France. Only 27 cars exist worldwide, and this one is expected to sell for £150,000–170,000.

With more modern classics including a Mitsubishi Starion Turbo, a Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth, a Rover 200 BRM, a Mazda MX-5 and a rare MX3, this is set to be an eclectic sale. Head to www.charterhouse-cars.com for more details.

  • The proper period reflective plates drew us to 1969 Bedford CA Van, which has been fully restored and looks great in grey with red trim and a wood-lined floor. Said to be on the button, it’s estimated at £10,000-£12,000.
  • Joining several Jaguars in the sale is this very smart 1968 Daimler V8 250. Treated to a bare metal respray in metallic silver some five years ago, it’s been little used since and carries a tempting £15,000-£18,000 estimate.
  • A late Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 roadster dating from 1974, this smart red example has been treated to £30,000 of expenditure in the last couple of years. It’s now ready to be enjoyed or taken to the next level, and is estimated at £64,000-£68,000.
  • A very early Series 1 from 1950, this 80-inch matching-numbers Land Rover is highly original and displays plenty of period patina. It comes with a good history file that also includes a wonderful handwritten history, and is expected to sell for £30,000-£35,000.
  • If our market trends feature on p10 has piqued your interest, how about this 1975 Porsche 914 resplendent in smart Laguna Blue? Described as one of the best available, most of the work on it has been carried out by local firms Haynes and Pipers Trimmers. It’s estimated at £16,000-£18,000.
  • The sale’s biggest star could be this 1929 Salmson GS8 ‘Grand Prix’ sports, which is one of only 27 known to exist worldwide and was imported from Switzerland in 2019, having been there since 1930. Eligible for the Mille Miglia, it’s estimated at £150,000-£170,000.
  • One half of a “mustard and ketchup” duo offered in the sale, this 1973 Fiat 500F is a left-hand drive example that has been fully restored and fitted with a picnic hamper to the boot. It’s in very good order and is expected to sell for £8500-£9500.
  • From the same stable as the Triumph Stag and TR6 also included in the sale, this beautiful 1976 Alfa Romeo Montreal was bought by its most recent owner in 2011. Details were thin on the ground at the time of writing, but we do know it’s estimated at £50,000-£60,000.