Sir Bruce Forsyth’s classic Rolls-Royce could be yours for £50k – 40 years after former Strictly host sold the convertible
The late, great entertainment legend Brucie owned the 1970s drop-top from new and it ferried him about during his heyday
A classic Rolls-Royce once owned by the late Sir Bruce Forsyth is up for sale - and could be yours if you play your cards right.
The 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible was owned from new by the legendary entertainer until 1978.
At the time Sir Bruce was at the peak of his fame with the hugely successful Generation Game - 40 years before hitting it big again with Strictly Come Dancing.
The two door car is in pristine condition and its blue bodywork appears as new.
A blue leather interior gives an incredibly luxurious feel and there is a dark blue retractable roof.
The Roller has a 6,750cc V8 engine and can reach speeds of over 100mph.
Over the years the Corniche has been a real favourite for the rich and famous with other celebrities to own one including Sir Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Tom Jones and Frank Sinatra.
And this model had a string of other owners including Alpine Grant, the brother of musician Eddy Grant.
Its current owner bought the car in 2006 but has decided to sell it following Sir Bruce's death at the age of 89 in August after a remarkable 75 year career.
Before his death he had previously spoken of his love of Rolls-Royce and admitted he regretted not being able to buy one for his father before he died in 1961.
Nick Lumby, senior specialist at H&H, said: " The Corniche oozes elegance and luxury as much today as it did when new and we are delighted to offer this example.
"It also benefits from celebrity ownership having been purchased new by the late and much missed Sir Bruce Forsyth.
"The quality and craftsmanship that appealed to him then remain to be enjoyed by its new custodian."
The sale takes place at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, on November 15.
