Unrivalled expertise
Cheffins is the leading UK auctioneer of Steam Engines and Vintage and Classic tractors holding a number of auction price records including the highest auction price for a steam engine.
As well as the three Cambridge Vintage Sales held at our dedicated sale ground near Ely in Cambridgeshire each year, we hold annual sales at The Great Yorkshire Showground and The Bristol Sales Centre.
Cheffins specialise in conducting on-site auctions throughout the UK of private collections and have a dedicated team of auctioneers and administrative staff who are able to deal with every aspect of setting up on-site auctions.
Cambridge Vintage Sales
The origins of this sale go back to 1975 and have seen rapid growth in more recent times. The Cambridge Vintage Sale is the biggest of its kind in Europe and the UK and is held thrice yearly at our purpose built sale-ground near Ely, Cambridgeshire.
The sale typically attracts over 250 Vintage & Classic tractors and 3,000 associated items from literature and models to implements and stationary engines.
These sales regularly handle steam engines from those requiring complete renovation to those restored to their former glory, also included are large quantities of steam spares and memorabilia.
Offering competitive commission rates, impressive sales facilities and professional auctioneers, Cheffins can offer an excellent all round service to vendors and purchasers alike. The sales attract enthusiasts from throughout the UK, Ireland and from as far afield as Australia and the USA.
To find out more about buying and selling contact one of our sales team.
Steam Engine Exchange
Cheffins now offers a Steam Engine Exchange service following the appointment of Willem Middlemiss as Specialist Steam Consultant. Cheffins can buy and/or sell your steam engine as well as deal with negotiation and payment - all offered at a competitive commission rate. For more information please visit the Steam Engine Exchange section.
Harrogate and Bristol Vintage Sales
The sale at The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate has been established since 1996 and regularly attracts over 100 Vintage & Classic tractors. Set in the superb surroundings of the showground, with its excellent facilities and undercover sales area the sale has grown year on year and attracts vendors and purchasers from throughout the UK and Ireland.
Our Bristol Vintage Sales have developed alongside our Bristol Machinery Sales and has quickly established itself in the South West. Demand for this sale has been growing and the number of enthusiasts in this area has grown significantly with some major collections being established.
