Hammer time for iconic piece of 1960s movie history

• Silver screen star car from 1966 movie ‘Blow-Up’ to be auctioned by H&H Classics
• It is the car driven by actor David Hemmings in the Palme d’Or winning film and was also previously owned by one of the film’s co-producers, Pierre Rouve
• Estimated at £190,000-£230,000, the 1965 Rolls-Royce will go under the hammer on Wednesday 10^th September

The star car from the 1966 movie ‘Blow-Up’, when it was driven by actor David Hemmings, is to be auctioned by H&H Classics.

An iconic piece of 1960s movie history, the 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe will go under the hammer on Wednesday 10^th September at Kelham Hall in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Its movie connection is further strengthened as it was also previously owned by one of the film’s co-producers, Pierre Rouve. The film, itself, also starred Vanesa Redgrave and Sarah Miles.

Estimated at £190,000-£230,000, its beautifully sleek profile is thanks to Norwegian-born stylist Vilhelm Koren, while this particular example has been extensively gone through by marque specialist P&A Wood prior to entering the current ownership in 2007.

Angus Fender, junior motorcar specialist at H&H Classics, said: “Blow-Up received widespread critical acclaim upon its release in 1966, winning the Palme d’Or at the 1967 Cannes Film Festival.

“The four-wheel star of the iconic film is this splendid Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Mulliner Park Ward Drophead Coupe, driven by David Hemmings, who played fashion photographer Thomas.

“Our Kelham Hall Sale is a fantastic opportunity to bid for an important slice of silver screen history, and not least for a wonderful classic that is waiting to be enjoyed.”

This eye-catching classic, one of just forty-nine RHD cars bodied to Design No. 2045, has also been invited to the 2018 Goodwood Revival and 2024 Salon Prive Concours d’Elegance.

Angus added: “It’s a real thrill to offer this Rolls-Royce for auction, having such a central role in a cinematic masterpiece.

“I’m sure it will attract a lot of interest from movie aficionados and classic car enthusiasts alike, all wanting to own a stylish Rolls-Royce that demands attention wherever it goes.”

For more information about the 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe, and for H&H Classics, visit www.handh.co.uk.

Notes
Established in 1993, H&H Classics is the longest continually trading specialist automotive auction house in the UK and Europe. With centuries of collective market expertise in the classic and collector vehicle industry, H&H Classics prides itself on delivering the highest levels of service to its buyers and sellers, ensuring an experience which is easy and enjoyable.
 
Over the past 32 years, H&H Classics has achieved world record prices for classic motorcycles, cars, and competition cars such as a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB, 1968 Lotus 49B, 1996 Subaru Impreza WRC, as well as royal cars including Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler, Prince Phillip’s Lagonda and Princess Anne’s Bentley.
 
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	The star car from the 1966 movie ‘Blow-Up’, when it was driven by actor David Hemmings, is to be auctioned by H&H Classics.
	Estimated at £190,000-£230,000, the 1965 Rolls-Royce will go under the hammer on Wednesday 10th September.