[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/george-harrisons-aston-martin-a-classic-ticket-to-ride-sells-at-auction\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/george-harrisons-aston-martin-a-classic-ticket-to-ride-sells-at-auction\/","headline":"George Harrison\u2019s Aston Martin \u2013 a classic ticket to ride sells at auction","name":"George Harrison\u2019s Aston Martin \u2013 a classic ticket to ride sells at auction","description":"An anonymous Beatles fan from Texas in America has just paid \u00a3310,000 for a platinum silver Aston Martin DB5 with a black Connolly leather interior that was once owned by George Harrison. The auction took place at Coys\u2019 True Greats Auction in the Royal Horticultural Halls in Westminster. The vintage car, which The Beatles guitarist bought in 1965, was the subject of a furious bidding war and sold for around \u00a3150,000 more than the auction house expected. George Harrison was […]","datePublished":"2011-12-09","dateModified":"2011-12-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/georgeharrisonastonmartin.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/georgeharrisonastonmartin.jpg","height":228,"width":320},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/george-harrisons-aston-martin-a-classic-ticket-to-ride-sells-at-auction\/","about":["Cars","CLASSIC CARS"],"wordCount":517,"keywords":["aston martin","avon tyres","britax","connolly leather","coys true greats auction","db5","formula 1","george harrison","goldeneye","goldfinger","gunnar nilsson","harry yeaggy","jackie stewart","james bond","my sweet lord","niki lauda","roger moore","ronnie peterson","the beatles","the cannonball run","thunderball"],"articleBody":"An anonymous Beatles fan from Texas in America has just paid \u00a3310,000 for a platinum silver Aston Martin DB5 with a black Connolly leather interior that was once owned by George Harrison. The auction took place at Coys\u2019 True Greats Auction in the Royal Horticultural Halls in Westminster. The vintage car, which The Beatles guitarist bought in 1965, was the subject of a furious bidding war and sold for around \u00a3150,000 more than the auction house expected.George Harrison was a big fan of cool cars, he was one of only 100 people to buy the McLaren F1 road car and his song \u2018Faster\u2019 is a tribute to Formula 1 racers Ronnie Peterson, Niki Lauda and Jackie Stewart. Stewart even made a cameo appearance in the song\u2019s video as Harrison\u2019s chauffeur. The sleeve stated that it was \u201cdedicated to the entire F1 circus\u201d and the proceeds of this song went to the Swedish racer Gunnar Nilsson\u2019s cancer charity. So I guess it was no surprise that he would want to own such a beautiful car as the DB5.Harrison originally had the DB5 delivered to his Surrey home with some personal extras added, like a heated rear windscreen – common now, but this was 1965 remember \u2013 along with chrome wire wheels wrapped in Avon tyres. He also had Britax safety belts installed and a radio.The DB5 was introduced by Aston Martin in 1963 and is most well known for appearing in several James Bond films, most notably, Goldfinger, Thunderball and GoldenEye. It also features in The Cannonball Run, where it is rather cheekily driven by ex-James Bond, Roger Moore playing a parody of himself as Bond.This classic vehicle had an aluminium engine, packed 282bhp and could propel itself to 145mph, it even had electric windows as standard. This car was simply way ahead of it\u2019s time, and amazingly for a vehicle that has just collected \u00a3310,000 at auction, could be bought new in 1964 for around \u00a34,000.As if this wasn\u2019t all impressive and beautiful enough, there was also a rather lovely convertible version available too for a just a few hundred more. Clearly these days, you need more than just your\u00a0classic car insurance\u00a0and a few thousand.The actual auto that featured in Goldfinger was sold for \u00a32.5 million to Harry Yeaggy, a car collector. This customised DB5 features pop out gun barrels which are set behind the front indicators and the famous pop up bullet shield behind the rear window. I still remember this feature from my toy corgi model.I fondly remember from my childhood, and still love, My Sweet Lord; George Harrison\u2019s lyrical plea for all religions to get on. Indeed, Jackie Stewart picked the song for BBC 2\u2019s \u2018Tracks of my Years\u2019 a short while back. So nearly 41 years after it\u2019s release, I wonder what the legend himself would have made of his vintage car selling to someone who says he plans to use the vehicle to raise money for Christian causes. I think he may well have said he was pleased that the Texan now had his ticket to ride this lovely car."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Classic Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/classic-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"George Harrison\u2019s Aston Martin \u2013 a classic ticket to ride sells at auction","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/george-harrisons-aston-martin-a-classic-ticket-to-ride-sells-at-auction\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]