(December 1, 2013) LONDON — International auctioneers Coys will feature an historic Austin Healey 100 and a 1972 Ferrari Dino once owned by Peter Noone, the leader of the 1960s pop group Herman's Hermits, at their True Greats sale in London on Dec. 3.

The1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT was once owned by the famous Britpop band leader Noone. Noone wanted to be in vogue and have the same color as famous rocker Eric Clapton’s Dino Metallizzato. Having only been able to purchase a silver car, he immediately commissioned it to be repainted in the striking Viola Dino Metallizzato and it has remained this color ever since.

Noone owned the car until 1983, when it changed hands to another UK owner. This Dino has only 25,800 miles and is estimated at £130,000 to £165,000 ($213,000 to $270,600).

Chris Routledge, managing partner of Coys, said: “We have a long tradition of selling film, television and celebrity cars, and having such a cool car from such a cool period that belonged to a member of the popular culture at that time is really exciting and fitting. I am sure Mrs. Brown’s daughter would have looked lovely in it!”

The 1953 Austin-Healey was first owned by the legendary Betty Haig who raced it in 1953 and 1954.  It is the 16th of 20 pre-production Austin Healey 100s, hand built at Cape Works before production started at the Longbridge factory.

The Healey on offer was delivered to Betty Haig in 1953, who drove it at the Great Auclum speed trials on Aug. 8, 1953, — just three weeks after purchasing it. She raced it again on the 25th Paris to St. Raphael rally in early March 1954 with Enid Riddell. She came in first in the over 2-liter class, won a Coupe de Vitesse and finished seventh overall. Reports at the time praised Betty for beating two 2.5 liter Lancia Aurelias.

This unique 1953 Austin Healey 100 has matching numbers and some unique pre-production features, including a highly lightweight aluminum body, aluminum seats, bonnet safety catch and fan cowling. There are believed to be 50 differences between these early cars and the production derivative. It's estimated sale value is £100,000 to £130,000 ($164,000 to $213,200).

“This car is arguably the most significant Austin Healey to be offered on the open market this decade. It is a unique opportunity to inherit a competition car rallied by a true legend like Betty Haig,” said Routledge.

The sale will also feature a 1963 Maserati 3500 GTI Sebring, estimated at £70,000 to £90,000; a 1938 Hispano Suiza T60 RLA Carroserie Chapron, estimated at £165,000 to £200,000; and a 1933 Lagonda 3 Liter Selector Special, estimated at £85,000 to £100,000.

Coys’ True Greats auction will be held at the Royal Horticultural Society, Lindley Hall, Vincent Square, Westminster, London, beginning at 1 p.m. Dec. 3.