Sporty models owned and driven by Peter Sellers and Rowan Atkinson are to be auctioned this weekend.
While Mr Bean may be known for his green mini, Rowan Atkinson loves fast sports cars in real life and is hoping to cash in on his Lord Blue Lancia.
The performer’s sporty 1993 Lancia HF Integrale Evo II is estimated to sell for up to £75,000 at a classic car sale Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on Saturday.
The car had covered just over 87,000km when, back in May 2021, it was purchased by Atkinson.
The T.V. star has spent thousands over the years maintaining the motor. In 2021 the petrolhead spent £2,500 for its’ service and shortly after spent another £1,800 on a light paint refresh.
While Mr Bean may be known for his green mini, Rowan Atkinson loves fast sports cars in real life and is hoping to cash in on his Lord Blue Lancia
The 1993 Lancia HF Integrale Evo II is estimated to sell for up to £75,000 at a classic car sale Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on Saturday
Last year the comedian coughed up a total of £5,500 on a large service to up keep its exceptional and immaculate standards.
A spokesperson for Silverstone Auctions says: ‘He has enjoyed many happy hours in the car, although the total mileage still remains below 90,000km, and the history file confirms recent money well spent on keeping the little Lancia in such fabulous condition.’
Inspector Clouseau actor Peter Seller’s 1966 Lotus Elan S3-SE was delivered to his Haymarket in the year of its production.
According to Silverstone Auctions it was driven by him, with wife Britt Ekland in the passenger seat, until 1969.
The rare model, part of the Piddington Collection, is offered with a guide price of between £80,000 – £120,000.
The car has had only four owners with its very first being the Pink Panther star who purchased the vechicle on June, 22, 1966.
The legendary Actor and Comedian sadly passed away in 1980 and is regarded as being in the top 50 in the world for his acting and comedy.
In 2021 Atkinson spent £2,500 for its’ service and shortly after spent another £1,800 on a light paint refresh
Inspector Clouseau actor Peter Seller’s 1966 Lotus Elan S3-SE was delivered to his Haymarket in the year of its production
The rare model, part of the Piddington Collection, is offered with a guide price of between £80,000 – £120,000
Silverstone Auctions explain: ‘With zero miles since its superb restoration and over 60,000 miles from new, there is nothing to preclude using this ‘almost new’ S2 on a regular basis, or its next owner may choose to pop it into a private collection enjoying the Peter Sellers’ provenance, however, we can’t help but feel that a combination of the two might be best.’
The Silverstone Auctions Sale will take place on 25 February at the Race Retro Show in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
