In 1965, John Lennon spent his hard-earned Beatles money on a new car. He didn’t yet have his driver’s license, but it didn’t matter; he wanted a Rolls-Royce and now had the means to afford one. Once it was in his possession, Lennon customized it, much to the horror of the public. A stranger was so offended by the car’s new paint job that she insulted Lennon and tried to hit the car with her umbrella.
John Lennon painted his car to make an artistic statement
Lennon’s Phantom V limousine was bright yellow with colorful curls, floral designs, and the Libra symbol. It was shiny and psychedelic and utterly against the sensibilities of other car enthusiasts. One woman made this quite clear to Lennon as he drove past.
“You swine!” she yelled at him, per Rolling Stone. “How dare you do that to a Rolls-Royce!”
When Lennon told the story,...
John Lennon painted his car to make an artistic statement
Lennon’s Phantom V limousine was bright yellow with colorful curls, floral designs, and the Libra symbol. It was shiny and psychedelic and utterly against the sensibilities of other car enthusiasts. One woman made this quite clear to Lennon as he drove past.
“You swine!” she yelled at him, per Rolling Stone. “How dare you do that to a Rolls-Royce!”
When Lennon told the story,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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