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The Lagonda was one of two very interesting vehicles from opposite ends of the spectrum. The other was a 1959 BMW Issetta “Bubble Car” with just two owners from new but requiring some tidying up, saw protracted bidding, a rare 4 wheel variant that eventually sold for £6,000.
The Lagonda was a true barn find that still wore its 1953 tax disc and was complete and original in all respects. This rakish sports car drew world wide attention before the sale and consequently all telephone lines were booked. However, bidders in the room gave them no chance, quick and certain bidding saw the hammer fall at £68,000 and the first change of ownership for 59 years.
On offer were eight steam engines, 270 tractors, 16 vehicles and 35 motorcycles, 2,600 lots in total, reflecting the pre-eminence of Cheffins’ half yearly Vintage Auction.
The steam section was dominated by the 7 engines from the John Ullmann collection. First was the 1928 Aveling & Porter 12ton roller ‘Robert The Devil’ taking £15,500, next was an 1890 Aveling & Porter 15ton roller ‘Folkstone Roll’ which steamed to £21,000 then the 12ton roller ‘Stortford Roll’ sold at £24,000.
From the same stable was a 1930 Wallis & Steevens 8ton Advance roller making a strong £17,000. The 1931 Garrett traction engine ‘Rob Roy’ was a fine engine with real presence, it raced to a reserve busting £128,000 taking top price of the day.
Two more engines from the same collection, a 1931 Sentinel DG4 Undertype steam tractor and Foden 5ton Overtype steam wagon took £98,000 a piece.
The beautifully restored Foden 5ton Colonial steam wagon ‘Isabella’ didn’t sell but is bound to cause some post sale interest.
The tractor section saw an excellent entry with many of the popular modern classics making an appearance. A super little 1938 Ferguson Brown Type A in earlier restored condition shattered the reserve at £11,700, whilst a straight 1957 David Brown 50D found a new home at a £19,500. Top tractor price went to the 1915 Overtime Model R at an impressive £33,500.
A great sale which had a world wide appeal.
CHEFFINS VINTAGE SALE HITS THE TARGET
Vintage and classic vehicles of all types – steam engines, tractors and cars – sold well at this autumn’s Cheffins’ Vintage Sale.The Lagonda was one of two very interesting vehicles from opposite ends of the spectrum. The other was a 1959 BMW Issetta “Bubble Car” with just two owners from new but requiring some tidying up, saw protracted bidding, a rare 4 wheel variant that eventually sold for £6,000.
The Lagonda was a true barn find that still wore its 1953 tax disc and was complete and original in all respects. This rakish sports car drew world wide attention before the sale and consequently all telephone lines were booked. However, bidders in the room gave them no chance, quick and certain bidding saw the hammer fall at £68,000 and the first change of ownership for 59 years.
On offer were eight steam engines, 270 tractors, 16 vehicles and 35 motorcycles, 2,600 lots in total, reflecting the pre-eminence of Cheffins’ half yearly Vintage Auction.
The steam section was dominated by the 7 engines from the John Ullmann collection. First was the 1928 Aveling & Porter 12ton roller ‘Robert The Devil’ taking £15,500, next was an 1890 Aveling & Porter 15ton roller ‘Folkstone Roll’ which steamed to £21,000 then the 12ton roller ‘Stortford Roll’ sold at £24,000.
From the same stable was a 1930 Wallis & Steevens 8ton Advance roller making a strong £17,000. The 1931 Garrett traction engine ‘Rob Roy’ was a fine engine with real presence, it raced to a reserve busting £128,000 taking top price of the day.
Two more engines from the same collection, a 1931 Sentinel DG4 Undertype steam tractor and Foden 5ton Overtype steam wagon took £98,000 a piece.
The beautifully restored Foden 5ton Colonial steam wagon ‘Isabella’ didn’t sell but is bound to cause some post sale interest.
The tractor section saw an excellent entry with many of the popular modern classics making an appearance. A super little 1938 Ferguson Brown Type A in earlier restored condition shattered the reserve at £11,700, whilst a straight 1957 David Brown 50D found a new home at a £19,500. Top tractor price went to the 1915 Overtime Model R at an impressive £33,500.
A great sale which had a world wide appeal.
