A yellow Ferrari bought by Elton John when he first became famous in 1972 has gone on sale for £300,000. The Ferrari Dino 246GT, one of fewer than 500, belonged to the singer for six months before he gave it to longstanding drummer, Nigel Olsson. Having changed hands another five times since, it is expected to fetch £280,000 at a London auction at the end of the month. Scroll down for video The Ferrari 246GT was bought by Elton John in 1972 following the success of his single Crocodile Rock. It is being sold at auction in London and is expected to fetch £280,000
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The bright yellow Ferrari Dino 246GT is one of just 500 brought to the UK
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It belonged to Elton John in 1972 following success of  Crocodile Rock
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Singer gave it to his drummer after racking up 5,000 miles in six months
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It is expected to fetch £280,000 at auction in central London this month
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