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Four vintage vehicles sell at U.K. auction (photos)

George Harrison's Aston Martin DB5, Jimmy Page's Cord 810 Phaeton, a near mint-condition Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster, and Bernie Ecclestone's Mercedes Benz 540 K fetched big bucks for a London auction house.

Suzanne Ashe
Suzanne Ashe has been covering technology, gadgets, video games, and cars for several years. In addition to writing features and reviews for magazines and Web sites, she has contributed to daily newspapers.
Suzanne Ashe
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Patti Boyd, who was married to former Beatle George Harrison when he owned the DB5, was recently reunited with the car when it was showcased at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London.
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Formula One Management CEO Bernie Ecclestone used to own this Mercedes-Benz 540 K. It was sold at the auction for more than $1.3 million.
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This Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster was tucked away in a garage in Edinburgh for the last 23 years. It sold for $536,452, well over the expected price.
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This Cord 810 Phaeton was once owned by Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page sold for $125,120. Early 810 models were reportedly plagued with mechanical problems, including slipping out of gear and vapor lock.

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