More than a little Earn! Eric Morecambe's classic car will raise £150,000 when it goes on sale - £145,000 more than he paid for it

A nice little Ern-er! Eric Morecambe's classic car goes on sale for £150,000 - £145,000 more than he paid for it
http://dollars-vedioonline.blogspot.com/2016/02/more-than-little-earn-eric-morecambes.html

Comedian Eric Morecambe bought Jensen Interceptor for £4,500 in 1968
Said to be his favourite car and was kept in garage of Hertfordshire home
The car was sold to Silverstone Auctions, Warwickshire for £27,000 in 2014
It has since been fully restored and now on display for estimated £150,000


A classic car once owned by comedian Eric Morecambe has been put on sale for £150,000 – a staggering £145,000 more than the entertainer paid for it nearly 50 years ago.

The star bought the Jensen Interceptor for just £4,500 at the height of his fame in September 1968 and kept it in the garage of his home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

He was said to be very fond of driving the sports car and was behind the wheel when he suffered his first heart attack in November 1968 after appearing at Batley variety club in Leeds with Ernie Wise.

Eric Morecambe (above) was said to be very fond of driving the sports car and was behind the wheel when he suffered his first heart attack in November 1968 after appearing at Batley variety club in Leeds with Ernie Wise

Following his death in May 1984, the car remained within his estate until it was sold to Silverstone Auctions in Warwickshire for £27,000.

It has since been fully restored and went on display at the London Classic Car Show at the ExCel arena in London Docklands this weekend with an estimated value of £150,000.

Work has been carried out to the engine, braking system, rear axle, body and exhaust.

The Interceptor was said to be Mr Morecambe's favourite car, according to his former chauffeur Mike Fountain who ferried him and his wife Joan around for decades.

In an interview in 2007, he revealed: 'There was no room at all (in the back) for a third person. It was more of a sports car – that was the only downside.

'When Eric and Joan went out together and I was driving, someone had to be screwed up in the back. It usually turned out to be Eric.'

However, despite being fond of the motor, the comic also had issues with the car when he first purchased it from a factory in West Bromwich, on September 23, 1968.

Mr Morecambe's Jensen Interceptor has since been fully restored and it went on display at the London Classic Car Show at the ExCel arena in London Docklands this weekend with an estimated value of £150,000 (above)

He was dissatisfied with rust to the wheels and bumpers and pitted chrome, stating that 'it is not what I expect of a £4,500 motor car', in correspondence with Jensen Motor Company Managing Director A.W. Wickers, in 1970.

In a letter to the company chief, he wrote: 'Whilst bearing in mind that even the best chrome does not last for ever, the car has not had much use as the mileage is now only fourteen-and-a-half thousand miles and has always been kept in a garage.

'As for the paintwork, I would refrain from comment, but would say that it is not what I expect of a £4,500 motor car.'

Not wanting to upset the entertainer, Mr Wickers had work carried out to resolve the problems.

Eric Morecambe was one half of British comedy double Morecambe and Wise.

The duo learned their trade in music halls up and down the country until radio and TV beckoned.

Their first television show, Running Wild in 1954, was not a success and one critic even wrote 'Definition of the week: TV set—the box in which they buried Morecambe and Wise.'

A nice little Ern-er! Eric Morecambe's classic car goes on sale for £150,000 - £145,000 more than he paid for it
Comedian Eric Morecambe bought Jensen Interceptor for £4,500 in 1968
Said to be his favourite car and was kept in garage of Hertfordshire home
The car was sold to Silverstone Auctions, Warwickshire for £27,000 in 2014
It has since been fully restored and now on display for estimated £150,000
By EMMA GLANFIELD FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 11:56 GMT, 21 February 2016 | UPDATED: 12:31 GMT, 21 February 2016

1
View comments
A classic car once owned by comedian Eric Morecambe has been put on sale for £150,000 – a staggering £145,000 more than the entertainer paid for it nearly 50 years ago.
The star bought the Jensen Interceptor for just £4,500 at the height of his fame in September 1968 and kept it in the garage of his home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
He was said to be very fond of driving the sports car and was behind the wheel when he suffered his first heart attack in November 1968 after appearing at Batley variety club in Leeds with Ernie Wise.
Comedian Eric Morecambe bought the Jensen Interceptor (pictured) for £4,500 at the height of his fame in September 1968 and kept it in the garage of his home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. It is now worth £150,000
+6
Comedian Eric Morecambe bought the Jensen Interceptor (pictured) for £4,500 at the height of his fame in September 1968 and kept it in the garage of his home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. It is now worth £150,000
Eric Morecambe (above) was said to be very fond of driving the sports car and was behind the wheel when he suffered his first heart attack in November 1968 after appearing at Batley variety club in Leeds with Ernie Wise
Eric Morecambe (above) was said to be very fond of driving the sports car and was behind the wheel when he suffered his first heart attack in November 1968 after appearing at Batley variety club in Leeds with Ernie Wise
Following his death in May 1984, the car remained within his estate until it was sold to Silverstone Auctions in Warwickshire for £27,000.
It has since been fully restored and went on display at the London Classic Car Show at the ExCel arena in London Docklands this weekend with an estimated value of £150,000.
Work has been carried out to the engine, braking system, rear axle, body and exhaust.
The Interceptor was said to be Mr Morecambe's favourite car, according to his former chauffeur Mike Fountain who ferried him and his wife Joan around for decades.
RELATED ARTICLES
Previous
1
Next

Anthea Turner sells the £5million French ski chateau she...

It was swinging in the 60s, so why change it? Six-bedroom...

ONE very careful owner: The Queen sells her 2009 Jaguar...

Now that's flat-pack! £200 Neit suitcase folds to just...
SHARE THIS ARTICLE
Share
In an interview in 2007, he revealed: 'There was no room at all (in the back) for a third person. It was more of a sports car – that was the only downside.
'When Eric and Joan went out together and I was driving, someone had to be screwed up in the back. It usually turned out to be Eric.'
However, despite being fond of the motor, the comic also had issues with the car when he first purchased it from a factory in West Bromwich, on September 23, 1968.
Mr Morecambe's Jensen Interceptor has since been fully restored and it went on display at the London Classic Car Show at the ExCel arena in London Docklands this weekend with an estimated value of £150,000 (above)
Mr Morecambe's Jensen Interceptor has since been fully restored and it went on display at the London Classic Car Show at the ExCel arena in London Docklands this weekend with an estimated value of £150,000 (above)
He was dissatisfied with rust to the wheels and bumpers and pitted chrome, stating that 'it is not what I expect of a £4,500 motor car', in correspondence with Jensen Motor Company Managing Director A.W. Wickers, in 1970.
In a letter to the company chief, he wrote: 'Whilst bearing in mind that even the best chrome does not last for ever, the car has not had much use as the mileage is now only fourteen-and-a-half thousand miles and has always been kept in a garage.
'As for the paintwork, I would refrain from comment, but would say that it is not what I expect of a £4,500 motor car.'
Not wanting to upset the entertainer, Mr Wickers had work carried out to resolve the problems.
Eric Morecambe was one half of British comedy double Morecambe and Wise.
The duo learned their trade in music halls up and down the country until radio and TV beckoned.
Their first television show, Running Wild in 1954, was not a success and one critic even wrote 'Definition of the week: TV set—the box in which they buried Morecambe and Wise.'
The Interceptor was said to be favourite of comedian Eric Morecambe, pictured with his sidekick Ernie Wise
The Interceptor was said to be favourite of comedian Eric Morecambe, pictured with his sidekick Ernie Wise
Eric was one half of British comedy double Morecambe and Wise, who were a huge success in the 1970s
Eric was one half of British comedy double Morecambe and Wise, who were a huge success in the 1970s
Seven years later at ITV they launched Two of a Kind with writers Dick Hills and Sid Green. In 1968, they were signed to the BBC where they hired Eddie Braben to write their shows.
Their theme tune was Bring Me Sunshine and their famous dance was based on one performed by Groucho Marx in the film Horse Feathers. In 1976, they were both awarded the OBE.
Mr Morecambe suffered from heart trouble and had his first coronary in 1968, when he was 42.
Although he recovered, it was always feared he would have another and on May 28, 1984 - two weeks after his 58th birthday - he died after taking part in a show hosted by his close friend and comedian Stan Stennett at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
Meanwhile, Ernie Wise died in 1999.
On July 23, 1999, the Queen unveiled the statue of Eric on the promenade at Morecambe.
A MUCH-LOVED SPORTS CAR: THE JENSEN INTERCEPTOR
The Jensen Interceptor was a sporting Grand Tourer class car hand-built in the UK
It was produced by Jensen Motors in West Bromwich after being designed in Italy
It was made between 1966 and 1976 and 6,408 cars were produced
The car is a two-door four-seater
It broke with Jensen tradition by having a steel bodyshell instead of glass-reinforced plastic
The body was also the first to be designed by an outside firm, Carrozzeria Touring of Italy
The engine was a Chrysler V8 initially of 6276 cc (383 c.i.)
It grew to 7212 cc (440 c.i.) in late 1971
The Interceptor was briefly re-introduced in the 1980s as the Series 4 (S4), as a low-volume 'specialist' motor car
Famous owners included John Thaw and Henry Cooper, and it was loved by Princess Anne

The Jensen Interceptor was a sporting Grand Tourer class car hand-built in the UK in the 1960s and 1970s

Inside Uri Geller's mind-bending mansion

Inside Uri Geller's mind-bending mansion: A throne built from bent spoons, a horse sculpted out of twigs and a 'talking' toilet in the pad which is still on the market for £15m five months after being put up for sale
http://dollars-vedioonline.blogspot.com/2016/02/inside-uri-gellers-mind-bending-mansion.html

Uri Geller's White House-inspired mansion is still on the market for £15million five months after being put up for sale
Filled with talking loos, throne built from bent spoons, sofa slept on by Michael Jackson and has a giant crystal ball
Nine-bedroom Palladian-style property located in Sonning, Berkshire, and close to George Clooney's new mansion
Geller has said of his home, which also contains 40-million-year-old crystals, that 'Magic emanates from the house'


Uri Geller's White House-inspired mansion may have talking loos, a throne built from bent spoons and a sofa slept on by Michael Jackson, but it appears the quirkily decorated nine-bedroom home is not to everyone's taste.
It was put on the market for £15million last October but the psychic is still yet to find a buyer for the property he has lived in for 35 years.
Filled with unique sculptures and furniture, the 12,000ft property also comes complete with toilets that ask how warm you want the seat, a giant crystal ball and a leather chair that once belonged to Yves Saint Laurent.

According to The Sun, the 69-year-old has so far been unable to sell the Berkshire mansion he lives in with wife Hanna.
Speaking to MailOnline last year, Geller told how 'magic emanates from the house' - which also features two huge crystals over 40 million years old outside and a horse sculpted from twigs.
‘Everything is in accordance with Feng Shui principals,' the Israeli 'spoon bending' illusionist said.
The spectacular property is located in Sonning, close to the island hamlet of Sonning Eye where George and Amal Clooney bought a mansion in 2014.


Describing the Sonning Court's unique location Geller said: 'It is in a very rare location being on the bend of the river and there are incredible, positive forces emanating from the water.
'Everything about the house is somewhat spiritual and empowering - the rooms, the views and the landscape gardens.'
Geller himself has handpicked the plants for his gardens.
He said: 'I have collected plants and shrubs from all over the world: Brazil, Japan, Venezuela , Chile, France, the USA. It is very elegant, peaceful and beautiful. With the three ponds, the gardens create a magical atmosphere.'
Inside, there are endless objects d'art collected by the illusionist throughout his career and given to him by the famous people whose paths he's crossed.
Geller has decided to leave the Berkshire countryside to return to Israel, where he left in 1972. The multimillionaire has bought a modest flat in Tel Aviv, overlooking the Mediterranean, and furnished it with cheap items from Ikea.

Asked last year whether he would part with his much-loved treasures when he sells, he replied: 'For the right person, I would leave everything.
'I am not in any way materialistic and do not hang on to things. I am not the sort of person who rips the light fittings out!'
One of the unique pieces is a brown velvet sofa, which was a favourite of Geller's friend Michael Jackson. Geller also renewed his wedding vows to Hanna on the sofa in 2001, when Jackson was his best man.
'It was custom made and is the largest in the UK. Michael loved this sofa - he slept on it and he meditated on it,' Geller said.
Other pieces that Geller counts as favourites include a black leather chair once owned by Yves Saint Laurent, the 40 million year-old crystals that flank his front door and a kinetic art sculpture that sits in his grounds.
He added: 'My two rock crystals sit to the left and right of the entrance and govern the house. These beautiful objects are over 40 million years old - they’re beautiful and enormous.'

Outside the house, Geller's Cadillac is covered with more than 3,000 bent spoons and forks which belonged to presidents, royalty and some of the most famous artists in the world.
He said: 'There are spoons on it which were given to me by Elvis, John Lennon, and I even have one from the Pope.'
One thing Geller will definitely be leaving behind for Sonning Court's new owners are the loos, which in true Geller style are not run of the mill and talk to you whilst you go about your business.
The toilet asks your preferences when it comes to position and pressure. It also washes you, dries you and lets out a scent afterwards.
There's also a life size cardboard cut out of George Clooney sent by a friend on the news that Clooney had been bought nearby.
The mansions was built around 50 years ago and was based on the design of US presidential address, The White House.
Since the Gellers first made it their home, it has tripled in size and now has parking for up to 30 cars.

It comes with nine bedrooms, including two spectacular master suites. The ground floor includes a reception hall, two drawing rooms which lead to a magnificent large glass atrium, a panorama room, which has nine-metre glass doors onto the garden, formal dining room, a study, two guest toilets and a summer dining room.
The state-of-the-art Poggenpohl kitchen, which has over 50 storage cabinets and the latest Gaggenau appliances, leads to separate staff quarters.
The entertainment hall on the lower ground floor includes a large cinema room, bar and fully equipped gymnasium while the large cellar comes with a panic room and a door to cellar and security/wine vault.
Externally, the generous grounds also include its very own stretch of The Thames belonging to Sonning Court, plus privately owned river moorings.
There is a large enclosed L-shaped swimming pool, a wooded decking area with an outdoor Jacuzzi, tennis court and helicopter pad.
There's also a Japanese Pagoda Pool-House and sauna on the estate.
Sonning Court is on sale for £15million with Savills.co.uk, 01491 843000

Waitrose now selling emu eggs and can take 90 minutes to cook

You'll get more than an omelette if you break THIS egg: Enormous emu produce goes on sale at Waitrose for £23.99
http://dollars-vedioonline.blogspot.com/2016/02/waitrose-now-selling-emu-eggs-and-can.html

Massive emu eggs have now gone on sale at Waitrose for £23.99 per item
Each is the equivalent of 12 normal eggs and can take 90 minutes to cook
Emus are the world's second largest bird and lay an egg every three days



=============================
Cheap Hotel Rooms‏
Search & Save On Cheap Hotel Rooms.
https://goo.gl/lH20lv
Save Up to 80%! Cheap Hotel Rooms.
https://goo.gl/9AI2bH

==========================

Discerning shoppers bored by the standard hen egg can now buy massive emu eggs at Waitrose - for an eye-watering £23.99 per item.
Currently in season, the emu egg is the equivalent of 12 normal eggs and can take up to 90 minutes to cook.
They are described by their supplier Clarence Court as 'a touch milder' in taste than a hen egg, with a 'fluffier' texture.

The eggs are not available all year round as emus lay their eggs through the winter months - on average one egg every three days.
Clarence House said: 'They also boast a high ratio or yolk to white, nearly half white/half yolk, allowing extraordinary results when used for baking cakes.


'Great used in an omelette or enjoyed as scrambled egg, prepare as you would using hen eggs. Also brilliant hardboiled and sliced for fantastic twist on the traditional egg sandwich.'
A spokesperson for Waitrose told The Mirror: 'They say you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. But there is one on sale in Waitrose that is so large it can easily make four omelettes.'
Despite its pricey image, upmarket Waitrose recently topped the table for the best supermarket to buy own-brand items.
Discount chain Aldi was a close second in the 'best buy' league of 2015 compiled by consumer champion, Which?
Nearly one in two products researchers tested from Waitrose were worthy of a Which? best buy award in 2015, higher than any other supermarket.
The consumer group tested more than 160 supermarket products in 2015 to name the best food, drink, cleaning products, batteries and sunscreens and advise shoppers which ones to leave on the shelf.
Waitrose and Aldi both gained best buy recommendations for own-brand drinks in 2015. Waitrose was also awarded best buys for food, while Aldi excelled in tests of household cleaning products.

North America's Tallest Building Up for Sale

North America's Tallest Building Up for Sale



At 110 stories, it's the tallest building in North America, but the owners of the Willis Tower in Chicago are looking to recapitalize or sell the property. (June 3)