A Car John Bonham Probably Drove Into a Ditch Is Headed to Auction
A 1972 Jensen Interceptor once owned by Led Zeppelin's John Bonham will be offered for sale this Saturday through Iconic Auctioneers in the United Kingdom. The reef blue car with red interior is expected to fetch between £40,000 and £50,000, with documentation confirming Bonham's ownership, though auction details remain sparse regarding their specific relationship.
The vehicle's sale has sparked interest as it may be the same Jensen Bonham drove into a ditch in September 1977 whilst driving home from a Worcestershire pub. Multiple rock biographies mention the incident, describing Bonham as speeding and heavily intoxicated when the car left the road, resulting in two broken ribs but allowing him to walk home. The current owner acquired the car in neglected condition and completed a comprehensive restoration between 2020 and 2023, spending over £83,000 on the project. The auction house declined to confirm whether this is definitively the same crash vehicle.
- Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's 1972 Jensen Interceptor goes to auction Saturday; estimated value £40,000–£50,000 ($53,000–$66,000)
- The car may be the same vehicle Bonham crashed into a ditch in 1977 while driving intoxicated; he broke two ribs but walked away
- The current owner restored the vehicle between 2020–2023 at a cost over £83,000 after acquiring it in deteriorated condition