1950s Rolls-Royce used during wedding of Madonna and Guy Ritchie tipped to sell for £800k
Considered a manufacturer's classic, this 1959 Silver Cloud has a strong celebrity pedigree. And Madonna isn't the only music icon to have sat on its leather seats
A CLASSIC Rolls-Royce used by Madonna and Guy Ritchie on their wedding day has emerged for sale with an estimated price tag of £800,000.
The 1959 Silver Cloud Drophead was formerly owned by millionaire entrepreneur Peter de Savary, who also owned Skibo Castle in Scotland where the ceremony was held in 2000.
As it was a closely guarded event, there are no pictures of the car being used on the day, with the pair going to extreme lengths to maintain their privacy - but it is thought the Roller was used to take Madonna to the ceremony.
And despite the singer's split from Ritchie in 2008 putting a dampener on the memory of its wedding appearance, the car still boasts a strong celebrity pedigree.
It was initially owned by former radio 1 DJ and Top of the Pops presenter Pete Murray during the 1960s and 70s.
Despite its age, the car presents in pristine condition and was given a full restoration in the early 1990s.
Its faultless navy blue bodywork pairs with cream leather interior and a retractable canvas roof to give it a classy aesthetic, while the interior is finished with a polished wooden dashboard.
The Silver Cloud is powered by a 6.2 litre V8 engine, and boasts the ability to accelerate from 0-60 in around 11 seconds - with a top speed of 114mph.
It was sold by de Savary shortly after the wedding and has been with its current owner for 17 years, winning a number of trophies in that time - proving its credentials as one of the finest Rolls-Royce's in the country.
The classic motor will now go under the hammer on December 2 with Bonhams, and is expected to sell for around £800,000.
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Tim Schofield, head of Bonhams' motor car department, said: "This beautifully maintained Silver Cloud is as impressive now as when it was built in 1959.
"Its elegance and refined air of opulence never date and it's easy to see why it is still so admired.
"It's admired wherever it goes, and it represents a rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding example of what, in its day, was the height of motoring opulence."