A 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL that once belonged to John Lennon is set to go under the hammer at Worldwide Auctioneers’ inaugural Scottsdale sale on 18 January, alongside a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 that has spent the past 45 years in the New Hampshire woods.
“We are thrilled to announced the addition of this historic motorcar to our Scottsdale lineup, once the personal property of one of the most influential and celebrated music icons on the planet,” said Worldwide’s John Kruse. “The car was delivered new to John Lennon in London in 1965, as attested by the accompanying original title documentation, when The Beatles were riding the crest of a wave. This is a rare chance for a collector to make a one-in-a-lifetime acquisition.”
In contrast to the tidy right-hand-drive Pagoda, a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is presented in as-found condition following 45 years in a New Hampshire wood.
“We’re delighted to be entrusted with the sale of this astonishing car, literally straight out of the woods, an amazing discovery with a fascinating history,” said chief auctioneer Rod Egan.
