An auction of Sir Jimmy Savile memorabilia has seen the late DJ's Rolls-Royce (nicknamed “The Beast”) go for £130,000 to an internet bidder.
The silver Corniche convertible includes the famous JS 247 number plate - the BBC Radio 1's original medium wave frequency.
The broadcaster and Top of the Pops host – who died just before his 85th birthday last year - asked for his possessions and mementoes to be sold in aid of his charitable trust.
The auction is taking place all day at Savile Hall, at the Royal Armouries in Leeds and estimated to raise up to £300,000.
Other items on sale include a £12,000 gold and diamond encrusted Rolex watch, gold identity bracelet and rings and the first ever chair from his Jim'll Fix It TV show.
Reports say that around 300 people are in attendance with many more bidders taking part over the phone and internet.
Source: BBC
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