Vintage Aston Martin used by Peter Sellers and Princess Margaret up for auction

A 1964 Aston Martin DB5 once owned by comedy star Peter Sellers and used by royalty could fetch £1.7m at auction (Andrew Matthews/PA)

A vintage Aston Martin once owned by comedy star Peter Sellers and used by royalty could be driven off at auction for up to £1.7 million.

The limited edition DB5 convertible from 1964 has carried a bevy of high society stars including – rumour has it – the daughter of a marquis, who was smuggled in its boot.