Get to know Freddie Mercury's car collection

Rock legend Freddie Mercury had a fairly close relationship with cars, even becoming his other passion.

What is most striking is that Mercury, despite not knowing how to drive and not having a driver's license, enjoyed the automotive world. He also had a team of three drivers who drove his precious treasures.

A luxurious silver-colored car was bought by the singer's company in 1979 and stayed with the singer of "Bohemian Rhapsody" until the day he died, on November 24, 1991. One of the most famous public appearances of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow model 1974 after the death of the artist, it was in 2002 for the launch of the musical "We Will Rock You".

However, in 2013, the car was auctioned in the English city of Birmingham, which, according to Coys, the company that sold the car, has a wooden leather interior, windows and electric locks, a radio and a telephone. The vehicle was purchased by a Russian businessman for the sum of 89,700 euros.

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Mercedes Benz 420SEL

It is considered by his closest circle as his favorite car, so he used it only on certain occasions. Precisely, this version is the largest of the model, which makes it unique as the artist himself. In 1996, it was sold at auction by the English house Sotheby's.

Although at present it is in a London wasteland. Regarding its mechanical characteristics, the German car was managed by a 4,200 cc V8 engine with a power of 204 Hp.

Range Rover

Mercury purchased a 1981 Ranger Rover, a two-door convertible SUV, through Spinney Music, a business he shared with Queen manager Jim Beech. Its first owner was car fanatic Roger Taylor, who was in charge of making several touch-ups to the original model. The car was obtained by the musician thanks to a contract with a record company.

Evora S Freddie Mercury Edition

The sport was held in honor of the 65th anniversary of the musician's birth as a posthumous tribute to who is considered one of the best voices in the history of music. The prototype was auctioned for charity for an NGO that carried out research on the fight against HIV.

What is most striking about its design is that it simulates the traditional white clothing with red and yellow lines worn by the singer; two signatures of Freddie Mercury, one inside and the other located on the outside.

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