Lancia Delta and Lotus Elan owned by comedy icons Rowan Atkinson and Peter Sellers could be yours…for eye-watering price
A LANCIA Delta and Lotus Elan owned by comedy icons Rowan Atkinson and Peter Sellers could be yours for an eye-watering price.
Mr Bean may be known for his green mini, but star Rowan Atkinson loves fast sports cars in real life.
The petrolhead performer’s sporty 1993 Lancia HF Integrale Evo II is estimated to sell for up to £75,000 at a classic car sale in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on Saturday.
The car had covered just over 87,000km when it was purchased by Atkinson, back in May 2021.
A spokesperson for Silverstone Auctions says: “He has enjoyed many happy hours in the car, although the total mileage still remains below 90,000km.
“And the history file confirms recent money well spent on keeping the little Lancia in such fabulous condition.”
Inspector Clouseau actor Peter Seller’s 1966 Lotus Elan S3-SE was delivered to his Haymarket home in the year of its production.
According to Silverstone Auctions, it was driven by him, often with wife Britt Ekland in the passenger seat, until 1969.
The rare model, part of the Piddington Collection, is offered with a guide price of between £80,000 – £120,000.
Silverstone Auctions said: “With zero miles since its superb restoration and over 60,000 miles from new, there is nothing to preclude using this ‘almost new’ S2 on a regular basis,
“Its next owner may choose to pop it into a private collection enjoying the Peter Sellers’ provenance.
“However, we can’t help but feel that a combination of the two might be best.”
The Silverstone Auctions Sale will take place on 25 February at the Race Retro Show in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
1993 Lancia HF Integrale Evo II
First seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1979, the Lancia Delta Integrale is best known for its domination of the World Rally Championship in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Arriving in June 1993, further development of the HF Integrale naturally became known as the Evo II and featured an updated version of the 2-litre, 16-valve turbo engine producing a little more power, 215bhp.
1966 Lotus Elan S3
This car had been driven by four owners and had an indicated mileage of 65,611.
With zero miles since its superb restoration and over 60,000 miles from new, there is nothing to preclude using this ‘almost new’ S2 on a regular basis.