The Rolling Stones Took Great Pleasure In Collecting Autos

The Rolling Stones have sold over 240 million albums, toured the world 48 times, and performed in front of over 50 million fans. Born in  London in 1962, the band composed "Brown Sugar," "Gimme Shelter," and "Sympathy for the Devil." As a result, they can maintain a well-stocked garage. Let's focus attention on their wacky automotive past.

Charlie Watts – Lagonda Rapide (1937)

Charlie never saw the need in getting a driver's license, thus he's never driven this car. In 1983, he purchased one of only 25 V12-powered Lagondas made. Now that he has a lot of money, and he can afford a few classics, but he doesn't want them to become "Beast Of Burden."

Keith Richards – Pontiac Chieftain "Silver Streak" Convertible (1950)

Keith Richards' Pontiac, dubbed the "Silver Streak" because of its chromed hood stripes, was bought secondhand on the Côte d'Azur in November 1971 while he was living as a tax exile in Villefranche-sur-Mer. The Stones famously packed themselves into a makeshift studio in the basement of Keith's luxurious Villa Nellcôte to record Exile On Main St. during this time. One can only hope that the car's current owner maintains a pair of fuzzy "Tumbling Dice" in the back-view mirror.

Brian Jones – Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II (1959)

Because guitarist Brian Jones, the founder of the Rolling Stones, was hardly fit to drive, a chauffeured Rolls-Royce was the ideal mode of transportation. He got the Silver Cloud II from Beatle George Harrison, and the number plate was DD 666, which was a perfect fit for the hell-raiser. The "DD" presumably stood for "Devil's disciple." Brian opted to "Paint It Black" after the car was previously silver.

Bill Wyman – MGB (1964) 

While his teammates bought opulent Bentleys and Rolls-Royces, bassist Bill Wyman picked a more humble, legendary, vehicle in the mid-1960s. When Bill bought his in 1964, this two-seat roadster cost less than £1,000. However, he picked wire wheels instead of the "Steel Wheels" that were recognized on his final tour with the band in 1989.

Keith Richards – Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur (1965) 

The Bentley of Keith Richards was named 'Blue Lena' after American singer Lena Horne. After a drugs bust at Keith's West Sussex house in 1967, the car's place in rock'n'roll history was cemented. Keith's illegal cocaine hoard was hidden in a secret chamber.

Mick Jagger – Aston Martin DB6 (1966) 

In 1966, Mick Jagger was involved in an automobile accident with the Countess of Carlisle. The passenger side door and rear wing of the "Street Fighting Man" were heavily dented. While supporters and a photographer surrounded him at the time, he made a statement to the police.

Bill Wyman – Mercedes-Benz 250 S (1966)

Bill Wyman shelled over £20,000 to restore his first Mercedes to its former brilliance. The bassist purchased the car for £1,000 from an elderly lady in Bury St Edmunds in 1991. It was the first of many automobiles he would purchase during his life.

Ronnie Wood – Lotus Seven S3 (1969)

Ronnie Wood, who had previously been in The Faces with Rod Stewart, joined the Stones in 1975. Ron used to like driving a Lotus Seven, the Colin Chapman-designed lightweight kit vehicle made famous by the cult TV show The Prisoner, back when he was younger. The guitarist then developed a taste for large, leathery Bentley and Rolls-Royce coupés and convertibles.

Mick Jagger – Morgan Plus 8 (1969) 

Mick Jagger, like Ronnie, enjoys basic, conventional British sports vehicles, and in 1969 he had a love affair with a lemon-yellow Morgan. It was powered by a 3.5-liter Rover V8 and had a retro design that harkened back to the 1930s. Marianne Faithfull was in the passenger seat at first. The Morgan then accompanied the couple in St Tropez for their star-studded 1971 wedding, where she was replaced by Bianca Perez-Mora Macias. Mick had let both the Brazilian beauty and the roadster go by the end of the 1970s, proving that "You Can't Always Get What You Want."

Bill Wyman – Citroën SM (1971)

One of our favorite 1970s cars is Bill Wyman's Citroen SM from 1971. A Maserati V6 engine propelled the automobile. Owners of SM include Adam Clayton of U2 and Guy Berryman of Coldplay. The car's aerodynamic body allowed it to reach a high speed of 140 miles per hour, ranking it the world's fastest front-wheel-drive car.

Keith Richards – Ferrari Dino 246GT (1972) 

The Dino owned by the Glimmer Twins was one of the most sought-after automobiles of the 1970s. While the rest of the band flew between European tour dates, Keith put 25,000 miles on his. In 1986, he sold the automobile, which was eventually purchased by Liam Howlett.

Bill, Mick, and Keith – Ferrari 400i (1983) 

Three Ferrari 400is have been requested by their "Satanic Majesties." Their request has been granted. It's 1983, and Bill, Mick, and Keith have placed an order in Maranello. In the 1980s, Keith drove his black left-hand-drive five-speed in Paris while recording tunes for the albums Undercover and Dirty Work. For many years, the 400i was regarded as a very neglected vehicle, although prices are progressively rising. Keith's is a fantastic example, and it is by far the most valuable. In 2017, RM Sotheby's sold it directly for £300,000.