Elton John’s Aston Martin V8.
In 1976, John bought Watford FC, and had his Aston painted in the team colours. In his book he mentions the time he met Prince Philip at an event;
"I bought an Aston Martin, had it painted in Watford’s colours yellow, with a red and black stripe down the middle and drove to away games in it; I called it the Chairman’s Car”
"I didn’t realise how much attention it had attracted until I was introduced to Prince Philip.
‘You live near Windsor Castle, don’t you?’ Philip asked.
"‘Have you seen the bloody idiot who drives around that area in his ghastly car? It’s bright yellow with a ridiculous stripe on it. Do you know him?’"
John replied "Yes, Your Highness. It’s actually me."
"‘What the hell are you thinking? Ridiculous. Makes you look like a bloody fool. Get rid of it,’” was the Princes advice
@SW_Help not having a great trip back home. Chucked off the train at Surbiton due to an abusive passenger. The train to weybridge is late meaning another connection missed
An unhappy ALEC GUINNESS writes to a friend whilst filming STAR WARS in 1976 and references a “rangy, languid young man who is probably intelligent and amusing” by the name of ‘Tennyson’ or ‘Ellison’ Ford.