By Chris Williamson-
Sir Elton John has put his 1992 Bentley Continental R up for auction, opening up a large audience of interested buyers. Sir Elton brought the Bentley in August 1992 via his management company, William A Bong Limited. After keeping it for four years, it was sold to its current owner, who has held on to it until now.
Sir Elton bought the Bentley in August 1992 via his management company William A Bong Limited. After keeping it for four years, it was sold to its current owner, who has held on to it until now. It features a high-quality interior with leather applied to nearly all areas, while its factory-fitted alloy wheels are shod in new Michelin tyres. It comes with paperwork showing Sir Elton John’s management company name and a factory service book ‘brimming’ with stamps, according to Car and Classic
The car features a high-quality interior with leather applied to nearly all areas, while its factory-fitted alloy wheels are shod in new Michelin tyres.
It comes with paperwork showing Sir Elton John’s management company name and a factory service book ‘brimming’ with stamps, according to Car and Classic.
The Continental R also incorporates a fully upgraded audio system, with 14 MB Quart speakers hidden around the cabin. Behind a panel in the boot sit a trio of amplifiers that power the speakers, ensuring the best possible audio quality.
Chris Pollitt, Car & Classic Head of Editorial, said: “This Continental R encapsulates the two essential elements in Sir Elton’s life.
“The music legend is well known for his love of interesting cars and it is befitting of such a vehicle and original owner that music would not come through any ordinary audio system.”
Recent receipts relating to the vehicle include repairs, such as window seals, the ignition switch and a door lock. In 2002, the gearbox was replaced under warranty, too.
Though photographed with the registration ’55 VV’, the Bentley will return to its original plate K93 UPE when sold. The Continental R also incorporates a fully upgraded audio system, with 14 MB Quart speakers hidden around the cabin.
Behind a panel in the boot sit a trio of amplifiers that power the speakers, ensuring the best possible audio quality.
Sir Elton John Image:Thomasgood.com
Elton John led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 31 albums since 1969. A household name in the Uk, John is acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s, and the impact it has had on the music industry. John’s music and showmanship have had a significant impact on popular music.
The music legend is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 300 million records worldwide in a six decade career in music.[23][24][25][26] He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including nine number ones in the UK and US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US.