Noel Gallagher's iconic 'Morning Glory' Rolls-Royce goes to auction with £25,000 estimate

The Rolls-Royce gifted to Noel Gallagher to celebrate the success of Oasis's second album is heading to auction.Gallagher was given the Silver Shadow II by his record label boss after Oasis's second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, became a smash hit following its release in 1995.The chocolate-brown luxury car even carried the musician to the famous 'Cool Britannia' party at 10 Downing Street, held to celebrate Labour's landslide election victory in 1997.Other guests included Ralph Fiennes, Helen Mirren and Vivienne Westwood.Iconic images of Gallagher meeting Prime Minister Tony Blair placed the Rolls-Royce at the heart of Britpop, celebrity culture and late-1990s Britain.But Oasis fans hoping to sit behind a wheel once gripped by the singer may be disappointed, because Gallagher never actually drove the classic car. Noel Gallagher's Rolls-Royce is up for auction and could be yours for as little as £25,000 The chocolate-brown luxury car even carried the singer to the famous 'Cool Britannia' party at 10 Downing Street, held to celebrate Labour's landslide election victory in 1997 (pictured)Gallagher later summed up the gift with characteristic humour: 'Liam got a Rolex. I got a Rolls-Royce. Which is brilliant, 'cos I can't drive, and Liam can't tell the time.'Better news for prospective buyers, though: while dripping in Oasis nostalgia, the car comes with a surprisingly modest estimate.It is expected to sell for between £25,000 and £30,000 when it heads to auction on Saturday 14 November.Despite never driving it, Gallagher had long spoken about wanting a 'chocolate brown' Rolls-Royce as a symbol that Oasis had truly made it.Creation Records founder Alan McGee, who signed the band in 1993, took note.Once Oasis's second album propelled the Manchester band to global fame, McGee secretly acquired the Silver Shadow and presented it to Gallagher at a Christmas party.The Silver Shadow marked a significant shift for Rolls-Royce, becoming the firm's first unitary-bodied production car and targeting owners who wished to drive themselves rather than employ a chauffeur, somewhat ironically in Gallagher's case.The later Silver Shadow II introduced revised bumpers, rack-and-pinion steering and updates to the front suspension, while retaining the comfort and refinement for which the model became renowned.First registered on October 9, 1978, in Chestnut with Champagne upholstery, DEV 851T remained largely unused by Gallagher before eventually passing to its current owner. Gallagher's history with the car isn't extensive, but it comes with documents including an old V5C listing 'Oasis Music, Mr Noel Gallagher' and bearing Gallagher's signature The winning bidder will receive the original documents along with the car First registered on October 9, 1978, in Chestnut with Champagne upholstery, DEV 851T remained largely unused by Gallagher before passing to its current owner Gallagher's history with the car isn't extensive, but it comes with documents including an old V5C listing 'Oasis Music, Mr Noel Gallagher' and bearing Gallagher's signature.After acquiring the car in 2012, the current owner stored it indoors and undertook an extensive restoration. The Rolls-Royce was professionally repainted in its correct period Chestnut finish, fitted with a new Everflex roof, new carpets and whitewall tyres, and has been routinely maintained by an ex-Rolls-Royce mechanic.Its indicated mileage currently stands at 63,700 miles. After buying the car in 2012, the current owner had it routinely maintained by an ex-Rolls-Royce mechanic. Its indicated mileage currently stands at 63,700 miles The current owner said: 'This is a part of rock and roll and Britpop history, something that should be used and appreciated' The current owner of the Rolls-Royce exclusively told This is Money: 'I feel extremely privileged to have come by and owned this unique and majestic motor car for the last 14 years, not only for myself but others that have helped to restore it.'A happy coincidence has turned out to be an amazing achievement in bringing the car back to life to a point where it can be appreciated and revered by other Oasis fans which, worldwide, there are, of course, millions!'This is a part of rock & roll and Britpop history, something that should be used and appreciated.'Now feels like the right moment for the car to go onto a new owner, and live a new life with someone who will cherish it either for its link to Noel or for the superb machine it is – or perhaps both.'