Geri snaps up Ringo’s Mini

A VINTAGE 1966 Mini Cooper owned by Ringo Starr at the height of Beatle-mania has skipped from one pop generation to another, having been sold to former Spice girl geri Horner. the old banger fetched £102,000 at Bonhams.

the Sixties vehicle isn’t, by modern standards, quick. Still, Ringo’s burgundy hatchback (pictured) will be handy for a buggy for geri’s second child Montague, 11 months, by her husband, Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner. All the Beatles owned Minis, but Ringo’s was unique as the flip-down tailgate was converted to a modern hatch incorporating the rear window, so he could fit his drum kit inside.