A collection of classic and vintage vehicles formerly owned by well-known haulage company founder Derek Cooper will go under the hammer next weekend.

Ely Standard: 1949 ERF. Lot six.1949 ERF. Lot six. (Image: Archant)

The auction, run by Cheffins, will see more than 100 classic and vintage tractors, 35 classic commercials and a series of modern vehicles and trailers go on sale on Saturday September 30.

The lots are being sold by collector Gary Cooper, son of the well-known founder of Derek Cooper Transport Ltd, at the Derek Cooper haulage yard in Risby, just outside of Bury St Edmunds.

Ely Standard: 1946 Field Marshall. Lot 114.1946 Field Marshall. Lot 114. (Image: Archant)

In the mid 1980s the business had 300 staff, a fleet of 168 vehicles and seven depots as far as Nottinghamshire and Oxfordshire. In April 2010, Mr Cooper died from pneumonia aged 80.

Standouts within the collection include four Field Marshall tractors dating from the 1940s and 1950s which have estimates from £8,000 to £20,000.

Ely Standard: Marshall Model M. Lot 118Marshall Model M. Lot 118 (Image: Archant)

There is also a rare 1969 International McCormick 523 classic tractor which has been well-restored and is a recent show winner. Two other key lots include a Marshall Model M dating from the late 1930s and an early 1970s Roadless B-450 which are expected to make £18,000 and £10,000 respectively.

Amongst the classic commercials are two 1971 Atkinson models which are fully liveried and have taken part in a series of rallies which have estimates of £14,000 and £15,000 a piece.

Ely Standard: 1971 Atkinson Defender. Lot 121971 Atkinson Defender. Lot 12 (Image: Archant)

There is also a 1949 ERF 56TS Chinese 6-wheel commercial which has been fully restored and a 1963 Ford Thames Trader 4-wheel tipper. These have estimates of £16,000 and £12,000.

Bill King, chairman of Cheffins, said: “Gary Cooper is an avid collector who purchased a series of classic and vintage tractors and commercials from us and other sources over the years.

“Following the family’s decision to let the haulage yard at Risby, they are now taking steps to disperse of the collection.

“Many of these interesting machines have been regulars at vintage shows and rallies and we expect them to draw significant interest from across the region and further afield.”

The sale will take place on Saturday September 30 at the Derek Cooper haulage yard at Risby, near Bury St Edmunds. For more information visit www.cheffins.co.uk or call Cheffins auctioneers on 01353 777767.

The full catalogue can be found at http://machinerysales.cheffins.co.uk/m/view-auctions/info/id/80/