First on the bill are the loveable Liverpudlians. Now, there’s some good car stuff here. You might not like Paul’s pouty stance (or music in later years: ‘Ebony and Ivory’, anyone?) but he’s had at least a couple of Astons, including a DB5 recently sold by RM and the DB6 now back in Aston Martin’s ownership.Ringo Starr was one of many doyens of show business and British industry who bought a Facel Vega from the then-importer HWM. Bang on the beat, as ever.And George Harrison was probably the most enthusiastic driver, having a selection of Ferraris and being a keen follower of Grand Prix racing until his death in 2001.
But it’s John Lennon, and the colossal Rolls-Royce Phantom V painted in ‘Romany caravan’ colours by Marijke Koger (known as ‘The Fool’, a member of a Dutch team of gypsy artists), who steals the show. And, as with the other stars of the time, he also favoured Radford and Wood & Pickett Minis, and in later years liked an automatic Mercedes SL ‘Pagoda’.That’s not a bad set.The Rolling Stones
Now for the bad boys, the Rolling Stones. I have to confess, Keith’s Bentleyaside, we feel they have let the side down a bit here. Majestic riffing, 'tis true, but slightly lacking in the garage department.You can see Mick posing by a newly acquired DB6. So far so good. But… what’s this, looks like St Trop… right, and a Morgan V8. Nice car, we know… but couldn’t he have run to a Ghibli Spider or something?Then again, Keith has form on this, on American motors in particular. Cars such as the 1950 Pontiac Chieftain Silver Streak Convertible sold at a Bonhams sale this year. I suppose when the cats on the Delta drive them, it’s like the Blues: they just get into your soul.So, over to you dear readers, who do you support, and what cars can you come up with to substantiate your loyalty?Text: Steve Wakefield
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