The photographs showing a very happy John Lennon in a Triumph Herald convertible can be found all over the internet, indeed the series of photos also include the ‘Fab Four’ also in the photographs. It was to celebrate Lennon passing his test, with many sources attributing the car as Lennons – however it wasn’t Lennon’s car – it was the ‘fifth Beatle’, George Martin.

This fantastic new photo has emerged showing the car at an earlier date, complete with the owner – and, most importantly, the numberplate. 485WAR.

George Martin Triumph Herald