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Elton John's classic Aston Martin set to fetch £27k under the hammer

Elton John's classic Aston Martin set to fetch £27k under the hammer

A 1990s Aston Martin that was originally bought by Sir Elton John CBE is set to be auctioned, featuring an estimate of less than a new family SUV.

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