A 1939 Hillman 14, owned by the same person for 45 years, is included in the Charterhouse auction of automobilia, classic cars and motorbikes in Sherborne on Saturday 12th July.

Fitted with a 14hp 2200 cc engine, running boards, crossply tyres, drum brakes all round and a four speed gearbox, it certainly gives a wonderful period driving experience. It was first registered in April 1939, just months before the start of the Second World War. These Hillman’s were particularly popular amongst the armed forces for use as staff cars, and this one is estimated at a modest £1400-1800 when it goes under the Charterhouse hammer at Blackmarsh Farm, Sherborne, Dorset on Saturday 12th July.

Also entered into this auction are a Bentley 4 ¼ litre three position drop head coupe, one of only a few made by Mulliner Park Ward in 1938, two Bentley Mk VI standard Steel saloons, another Mk VI bodied by H J Mulliner, a rare 1937 Rolls Royce 20/25 faux drop head with a wonderful rakish body by Mulliner Park Ward and a Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible ideal for running down to the South of France for the season resplendent in silver complete with electric sunroof, electric seats and the all important air conditioning.

Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their forthcoming programme of specialist auctions including classic cars and motorbikes in July, pictures and books also in July and Beswick & Royal Doulton in August. More info 01935 812277.

Posted: 06|18|08 at 10:22 am. Filed under: UK News.