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United Kingdom Charlie Ross has forged a distinguished career as an auctioneer and television presenter, transitioning from selling livestock to handling multi-million dollar classic cars and antiques.
Charlie Ross has worked as an auctioneer for Gooding and Company since 2003, notably conducting the Pebble Beach Vintage Car Auction in California and the Scottsdale Auction in Arizona. He has achieved record-breaking sales with this company, including high-value classic cars.
Charlie Ross is a prominent antiques expert and television presenter for the BBC, appearing regularly on programmes such as 'Bargain Hunt,' 'Flog It!,' 'Antiques Road Trip,' and 'Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.' He is also one of the five regular presenters on 'Bargain Hunt.'
Charlie Ross has raised significant sums of money for various charity auctions in Britain, including CLIC Sargent.
Charlie Ross has raised significant sums of money at various charity auctions in Britain, including The Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Charlie Ross has raised significant sums of money at various charity auctions in Britain, including The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.
Charlie Ross has raised significant sums of money at various charity auctions in Britain, including Caldwell Children.
Charlie Ross has raised significant sums of money at various charity auctions in Britain, including The Lord's Taverners.
Charlie Ross, alongside fellow BBC Antique Experts, recorded a rock version of 'Sleigh Ride' in 2017 in aid of BBC Children In Need. The single was produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn and released digitally on independent record label Saga Entertainment, peaking at number 1 on the Amazon Rock Charts.
In 2018, Charlie Ross rejoined Philip Serrell, James Braxton, and a group of celebrities under the new name The Celebs to record a second Christmas single, 'Rock With Rudolph,' to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. The song was released on 30 November 2018, on Saga Entertainment.
In 2020, Charlie Ross reunited with his fellow BBC antique experts and The Celebs to record a new rendition of 'Merry Christmas Everyone' to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and Action for Children. The song was released digitally on 11 December 2020, on Saga Entertainment.
In 2020, Charlie Ross reunited with his fellow BBC antique experts and The Celebs to record a new rendition of 'Merry Christmas Everyone' to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and Action for Children. The song was released digitally on 11 December 2020, on Saga Entertainment.
Charlie Ross was welcomed to the Cooper Associates County Ground, suggesting an association or event appearance with the venue, noted in a LinkedIn post by Perry Rendell.
Born in June 1945 in Buckinghamshire, England, Charlie Ross commenced his professional journey in 1963 shortly after completing school. He initially joined a local estate agent firm where he gained early experience auctioning poultry, specifically chickens and turkeys. This initial exposure to the auction world laid the foundation for his future career. He systematically advanced his skills, moving from agricultural auctions to dealing with antique furniture. This progression culminated in the establishment of his own auction house in Woburn, near Milton Keynes, which he successfully operated for over 25 years. Ross ultimately transitioned to a freelance role in February 2008.
Ross became a prominent figure in television as an antiques expert on several BBC programs, including “Bargain Hunt,” “Flog It!,” “Antiques Road Trip,” and “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.” He is now recognized as one of the five regular presenters on “Bargain Hunt.” Beyond British television, Ross has garnered international recognition for his work as an auctioneer. For many years, he has conducted the prestigious Pebble Beach Vintage Car Auction in California and the Scottsdale Auction in Arizona for Gooding and Company. His expertise in this field has also led to appearances on the TV show “Chasing Classic Cars.”
His career is marked by several significant milestones, including holding the record for the highest price achieved for a car sold at auction in the US, which was a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototype that sold for over $16 million in 2011. Although this record was surpassed in subsequent years, he later sold a 1935 Duesenberg for $22 million, establishing it as the most expensive car ever sold at auction in the US. In 2012, while on “Antiques Road Trip,” Ross achieved a record profit for a single item, selling a chipped Staffordshire elephant clock for £2,700 after purchasing it for £8. He also contributes to charitable causes, having raised substantial funds for organizations such as CLIC Sargent, The Elton John AIDS Foundation, The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, Caldwell Children, and The Lord’s Taverners.
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