The sale of Sir Jimmy Savile’s Rolls-Royce

This morning a Rolls-Royce that belonged to Sir Jimmy Savile will be sold by auctioneers Dreweatts.

Sir Jimmy Savile OBE, KCSG’s Rolls Royce Corniche
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The car, a 2002 last-of-line Corniche, was purchased by Savile in 2007 and is finished in Silver Ghost with Cotswold cream leather seating with blue piping. Savile personalised the car with a gold Spirit of Ecstasy and the numberplate JS 247. The number relates to the former frequency of Radio 1. A guide price of £60,000 to £90,000 has been set.

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Rolls-Royce previously owned by musicians Kenney Jones and Vangelis to be auctioned A 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III drophead coupé complete with ‘Chinese Eyes’ quad headlights that was owned by the drummer Kenney Jones and the electronic musician Vangelis is to be sold at auction next week. The mid-metallic blue with beige hide […]

Of the auction, Roger Perkins of JCT600, who sold the vehicle to Savile, commented:

“As a flamboyant show business personality, Sir Jimmy is known for his love of stylish cars and we hope that this rare vehicle with its colourful history will make a significant contribution to the funds raised for his charitable trust when it goes under the hammer. This is a really special car, not only because of its famous owner, but also because it is one of the last of the Crewe-made Rolls-Royces – we may even be tempted to put in a bid ourselves!”

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Other lots include a 1965 BMW Isetta 300 Plus bubble car (£5,000 to £8,000) that Savile once used to transport The Duke of Edinburgh from Aylesbury station and a Ford Fiesta van (guide £3,000 to £5,000). At the lower end of the scale, bidders could purchase a tea service for £30 to £50 or a combined record turntable, CD burner, cassette player and radio by Neostar for £50 to £80.

Jim fixed it that all proceeds will go to charity. Even in death, this top dollar gent continues to do good.

To view more details on the car, go to: http://www.dnfa.com/search.asp?view=lotno&auction=13560&lotno=162&uniqueid=445466-12