A classic 1950s Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon owned by Sir Elton John AND Lord Sugar could sell for £500,000 at auction
The old Bentley was sold by music legend Sir Elton to Lord Sugar and The Apprentice star said he'd been ripped off over the price. But it's now set to sell for more than triple that at auction
A CLASSIC Bentley car that belonged to Sir Elton John and Lord Alan Sugar has emerged for sale.
The 1959 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon was bought by Sir Elton in 1976 and he owned it for 25 years before selling it to The Apprentice star in 2001.
Lord Sugar later admitted he overpaid for the silver Bentley, claiming he had been "done up like a kipper" by the singer.
The millionaire businessman owned the luxury motor for six years, covering around 1,000 miles in the process, before selling it on for £145,000 in 2007.
It is now being sold at auction for over three times that amount, with experts giving it a pre-sale estimate of up to £500,000.
During the time Sir Elton owned the Bentley he was one of the most successful performers in the world, with hits like I'm Still Standing, Candle in the Wind and The Circle of Life all being released in that period.
He paid for the car to be fully restored at Weybridge Automobiles, Surrey including a re-spray, a complete refurbishment of the interior and significant improvement of the mechanics.
It was also fitted with power-assisted steering, air conditioning and a modern stereo system.
When he finally decided to part with the Bentley, the flamboyant icon described the motor as "the most beautiful car, I think, that's ever been designed".
The two-door classic remains in fantastic condition. It has a black leather interior with a polished wooden dashboard.
When it was new it had a top speed of 120mph and under the bonnet there is a 4.9-litre straight six engine.
Tim Schofield, head of motoring UK at Bonhams, said: "Bentleys are always magnificent cars to have at our sales - the craftsmanship and performance are rightly celebrated across the world.
"This is a particularly special model, having been owned by two legends of British stage and screen respectively, Sir Elton John and Lord Sugar.
"It has been well looked after by its previous owners, and is a beautiful motor car with an interesting history.
"It's the perfect luxury town car.'
The Bonham sale takes place on December 2.
