1956 AUSTIN PRINCESS JOHN LENNONS

Formerly owned by rock n roll legend John Lennon and featured in the 1972 documentary film Imagine this car is documented with an original and signed registration. This Type A135 is powered by a 3995cc overhead-valve Inline 6-cylinder engine with 125hp and 4-speed manual transmission. It features independent front suspension with coil springs a solid rear beam axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and 4-wheel drum brakes. With a 3353mm wheelbase chassis #DH2-12785 was completed with hearse coachwork by Arthur Mulliner Ltd. of North Hampton. Initially acquired by a generations-old mortuary Ann Bonham & Son the Austin hearse was purchased in August 1971 by John Lennon as reflected by an original registration document that features the legendary musicians printed name and his signature. After extensive use in the filming of Imagine Lennon unusually customized the Princess with two rows of airline seats (complete with ashtray arms) the perfect modification for a rock star and his family. In 2008 the car was donated to the Austin Rock & Roll Car Museum. Exhibited ever since on the museums gallery floors this unique celebrity-owned car has been consistently tended and serviced as needed. **SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY**

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