A BEEFY super saloon that once belonged to Noel Gallagher has recently hit the market – for a supersonic sum of £1.2million.
A gorgeous Bentley Turbo R was listed on Auto Trader, having once been the pride of joy of the Don’t Look Back in Anger singer.
Despite never passing his driving test, Noel Gallagher’s former Bentley Turbo R, complete with Britpop flair, is now up for grabs[/caption]
Gallagher’s luxurious super saloon boasts a powerful 6.8-litre V8 engine and can be yours for a staggering £1.2million[/caption]
Once owned by the Oasis frontman, this stylish Bentley boasts cream leather interiors, wood trims and the iconic ‘OASI6 2’ number plate[/caption]
The four-door saloon, which was first registered in 1997, was owned by Gallagher despite the fact he couldn’t drive it.
The Turbo R – with the “R” standing for “roadholding” – boasts a 6.8-litre V8 engine and is good for 0-60mph under seven seconds, as well as a top speed of 143mph.
Not only built for speed, the Bentley boasts all the trimmings you’d expect from a luxury set of wheels of its time – featuring a cream leather interior, complemented by a wood trim.
Described as being in both “excellent condition” and “surprisingly reliable”, the Turbo R has clocked some 100,000 miles in its 28-year life.
The snazzy motor also has the number plate ‘OASI6 2’, in reference to the Britpop band, which is set to reunite to play a run of gigs this year in the UK and Ireland.
This includes shows at Manchester’s Heaton Park, London’s Wembley Stadium, and Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, throughout July, August and September.
The reunion made history, with more than 10million fans trying to get their hands on the British shows alone.
Every performance, including those in the US, South America and Australia, sold out within minutes of going on sale.
Famously, the Manchester-born musician has never passed his driving test – but seemingly hasn’t stopped him owning or, indeed, driving cars.
In 2023, he was handed six penalty points and ordered to pay a court £1,000 for failing to tell police who was driving his Range Rover – which was clocked speeding at 41mph on a 30mph stretch of the A40 in Edgware Road, West London.
Speaking about the Bentley’s sale, Erin Baker, editorial director at Auto Trader, said: “Cars listed by music legends don’t come around very often, and Noel Gallagher’s Bentley Turbo R is certainly one for the Auto Trader history books.”
Auto Trader’s Catherine King recently spoke to Sun Motors with advice on the best second-hand convertibles drivers can pick up at a pinch in time for the summer sun.
Naturally, their picks included the evergreen Mazda MX-5 – dubbed the poster child for convertible cars.
