Vintage Rolls-Royce that starred in 60s award winning film ‘Blow Up’ heads under the hammer for £230,000

A vintage Rolls-Royce that starred in 60s award winning film ‘Blow Up’ heads under the hammer for £230,000.

This classic 1965 Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe was the motoring star of the movie.

The 1966 film which won the Palme d’Or – the highest prize a director can win at the Cannes Film Festival.

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The four-seater can be seen cruising through the streets of London by the main character Thomas, played by David Hemmings.

The movie which was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni focuses on a photographer who believes he has captured a murder whilst taking pictures of a model in a park.

The vehicle was originally ordered by disgraced Jimmy Savile.

However, the former DJ didn’t ever drive it, it is understood.

The film’s co-producer Pierre Rouve is believed to have been the first owner.

The Rolls-Royce is kitted out with a 6.2-litre V8 engine and has an impressive top speed of 115mph.

The dark blue ride with a light blue leather interior possesses 246 horsepower.

The vehicle is one of just 49 right hand drives cars bodied to Design No. 2045.

Movie lovers now have the chance to own a piece of film history with its current owner looking to sell.

The seller has owned the motor since 2007, who has kept the vehicle in excellent condition.

The vehicle will feature at auction on (10 Sept), at Kelham Hall, Newark, Nottinghamshire, as reported by Whats The Jam.

A spokesperson for H&H Classics, stated: “Any Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Mulliner Park Ward Drophead Coupe is a special car but only chassis SHS349C can claim to have had such an important role in a 1960s’ cinematic masterpiece.

“Owned by one of the film’s co-producers, Pierre Rouve, at the time, the four-seater was filmed being driven through a cornucopia of London’s streets – showcasing everything from squalor to splendour – by Thomas, the main protagonist.

“Reputedly modelled on David Bailey and Terence Donovan, the lead character accidentally photographs what may or may not be evidence of a murder prompting all manner of angst.

“Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, ‘Blow Up’ garnered two Oscar nominations and won the Palme d’Or at the 1967 Cannes International Festival.”

They added: “The order for chassis SHS349C was originally placed by the infamous disc jockey Jimmy Savile.

“However, it seems uncertain that he ever sat behind the wheel.”

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