Freddie Mercurys Mercedes 420SEL

So, Long story short, I was walking around the yard at my work with my boss as we were going to be clearing the place out a bit. Down the bottom of the yard I see this Mercedes just lying there. I ask him what the story is with it. He says apparently it used to be Freddie Mercurys, But in his eyes it was just an old Merc in his way.
So I went in and did some research. It was definitely Freddie's, and apparently the Merc was his favorite car too.
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So a deal was made, V5 was signed and I got it picked up.
Putting it on a trailer was a challenge in itself, its a big car that hasnt moved in 15 years. Winch on the front and a Justy pushing at the back. Eventually it was on and good to go.

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Now its back at my yard and I still havnt touched it, been too busy with the E36.
I'll hopefully get started on it real soon.

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How did it end up in that yard?

What evidence did you find that proofs it was Freddie's?

kind regards,
W.

Did he even drive?

Sotheby's - 1996
CAR
Freddie's favourite car: his Mercedes 420 SEL Saloon. Registration Number D939 YLP. Four door, black with matching leather interior fitted with telephone. 4196 cc engine with automatic transmission, first registered 01/08/86 To Goose Production Ltd, Frederick Mercury, mileage approximately 99.000

Source:
http://www.oocities.org/sunsetstrip/stadium/5025/Auctions.html

It's a super cool car. Used to be my favourite as a kid. These days I prefer Jaguar XJR (not that I have one ;) )

Hi, does anyone know the current whereabouts of Freddie's Freddie's Mercedes 420 SEL Saloon. Registration Number D939 YLP?

Hi, does anyone know the current whereabouts of Freddie's Mercedes 420 SEL Saloon. Registration Number D939 YLP?

It has been declared SORN and is off road.