McCartney, Stewart and Mason's motors in pictures

Cars once owned by rock royalty go up for auction

Rock stars and hugely expensive, super-desirable cars go together like, well, rock stars and any kind of overindulgence.

Now three outstanding classic cars previously owned by bonafide rock royalty are coming up for auction.

The supercars, once owned by Sir Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart and Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, will be offered for sale by Bonhams at its Goodwood Members’ Meeting Sale on Sunday 18 March.

Here’s a closer look at these beauties.

Money can't buy you love (but it can buy you a Lamborghini)

The most valuable of the three cars is likely to be Sir Paul McCartney's 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2, which has an estimated price tag of £400,000-£500,000 ($555,000-$695,000).

Baby you can drive his car

The Beatles legend bought the car back in February 1968, at a time when the band were recording such classics as Across The Universe and Lady Madonna.

Got to get you into my life

The stunning touring car is one of only 250 produced, and is thought to be one of only four to make it to the UK.

Ticket to ride

With a powerful 4-litre V12 engine which can pump out 320bhp, it’s capable of hitting a top speed of 167mph, and can do 0-60 in a mere 7.5 seconds.

Lamborghini for sale

McCartney had it converted to right-hand drive and kept it as part of his large collection of supercars until 1979, when he sold it to a private buyer.

Money (That's What I Want)

It has been sold on a few times since the days when McCartney owned it, going for a cool £122,500 ($170,000) when it was last auctioned, in 2011.

Dig it

The car is said to be in very good condition, and is ready to drive. We certainly can’t see a single blemish on that lovely deep red bodywork.

Let it be

The car’s interior is a delight: cream leather seats and plenty of original vintage touches, such as the dial-laden dashboard and stylish steering wheel.

Love me do

Fancy it? That estimated £400,000-£500,000 price tag might seem excessive, but the market for ex-celebrity cars is buoyant. Besides, how many people can say they've owned a piece of rock history? 

Set the controls for the heart of the sun

Next up, it's this 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Spider, previously owned by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason.

Money

With an estimated sale price of £375,000-£425,000 ($520,000-$590,000) it's not cheap – but then again the Dino 246 is regarded as one of the greatest of all Ferrari-made cars, thanks to its groundbreaking design and lovely handling.

Welcome to the machine

Mason bought the Dino in 1973, soon after it was imported into the UK. It is one of only 21 right-hand drive models with those distinctive flared wheelarches.

Interstellar overdrive

Mason, who had a vast collection of Ferraris and other supercars, eventually sold the Dino as part-exchange for a Lancia Stratos. It has since been through a further five owners, and has been extensively maintained and refurbished.

Gasoline alley

Finally, Bonhams is also offering this typically flamboyant 1991 Lamborghini Diablo, which was once the property of Rod Stewart.

Every picture tells a story

The Diablo is a true supercar: packed with power and capable of blistering speed. Under the bonnet there's a V12 engine which can produce 492bhp at 7000rpm, helping it to achieve an incredible 200mph top speed. There's nothing subtle about this car.

Stay with me

Stewart is said to have bought the Diablo as a present to himself for Christmas 1991, after the success of his 16th studio album Vagabond Heart. Here's hoping he was just as generous to his nearest and dearest as he was to himself.

Do ya think I'm sexy?

The Diablo was the successor to the legendary Countach, but quickly proved to be a more than able replacement. As well as being faster than its forebear – and indeed, faster than the rival Ferrari F40 – it was also regarded by many as nicer to drive.

You wear it well

As well as having been owned by Stewart, this particular model is a relatively rare right-hand drive version, further adding to its value.

It's had four owners in total, and has recently benefited from a £27,500 tidy up. Yes, that's more than your average MoT bill. Then again, if you can afford its estimated £120,000-£140,000 ($166,000-$195,000) price tag, that's probably small change.

Hubcaps and gladrags

The Bonhams sale at the Goodwoods' Members Meeting features a whole host of other beautiful and rare cars, both classic and modern. 

We've already spied a 1970 Ford Escort RS1600 rally car, a 1938 Alvis 4.3-Litre 'Short Chassis' Tourer with Coachwork by Vanden Plas and a 1965 Alfa Romeo Guilia Sprint GTA, and are already cursing our luck that we're not rich.

We'll have more on the auction over the next few weeks.