Description
Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this vehicle in our upcoming on site auction at Shapwick Hill, Shapwick, near Bridgwater TA7 9NA, from the The Gerry Wheeler Collection of Classic & Vintage Cars, being sold on Friday 20th September at 12noon. Viewing Thursday 19th September 9. 30am-4. 30pm and auction day from 9. 00am.
Registration number EY 2588
Chassis number 1382335
Right hand drive
French blue over black with ivory leather
Running board battery and tool boxes
4. 2 litre straight 6 OHV
Restored with original components
Supplied by a dealer in Anglesey to a titled Lady living at Theale in Somerset and maintained by the Wedmore Garage)
Then subsequently acquired by Glastonbury town council for use by the Mayor
The car then finished its council career as a Glastonbury Tor taxi and the engine failed in 1941
The derelict car was sold to Holder Garage in 1949, and then eventually to a Cornishman for a restoration which was never started
Gerry bought the Buick as a ‘basket case’ out of a shed in Cornwall in 1997, and painstakingly restored her, with an extensive photo record showing all the work on file
The car still runs and drives well, with the lovely care worn patina of an older restoration
Many film and TV appearances including Peaky Blinders
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions
Live bidding available through our website.
NOT AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE BEFORE AUCTION
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