22 May 09
Noel Gallagher: 1960s Mini Cooper
Gallagher is well known for his love of the Beatles, drawing heavily from them musically to this day, so it's no surprise the songwriter shared the band's taste in cars too.
So, like his hero Lennon he bought an original Sixties Mini and like his hero, he also lacked a driving licence.
Madonna: 2005 Mini Cooper S
Madonna, Elijah Wood and Goldie Hawn are all among the new breed of celebrity Mini owners, not of the old original, but the new car made under BMW's stewardship.
Out of the trio, it's Madonna who just edges out in the cool stakes. It's got nothing to do with her car, music, or taste in fashion, just the utter abandon with which she drives her Mini, or more accurately, parks her Mini near her London home.
She's nearing her 100th ticket and at £60 a pop that's almost three times what the queen of pop paid for her runabout.
Her chosen wheels have, however, inspired the most appalling lyrics in the history of music. 'I drive a Mini Cooper and I feel super duper.' Makes Like a Virgin read like Shakespeare.
