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An Aston Martin owned by one of Britain’s best loved comedians is for sale on Auto Trader.

Rowan Atkinson, one of televisions most renowned collectors and part-time racers, was one of the owners of this rare Aston Martin Virage, but, he still owns a green Ferrari 456GT a Bentley Mulsanne, an MG XPower SV, and a Honda Civic Hybrid.

The Mr Bean star previously owned this rare Aston, powered by a 5.3-litre V8 which produces 330bhp and 350 lbs/ft of pulling power.

Despite its gargantuan 1,790kg kerbweight, this exclusive Aston is capable of reaching 158mph.

Unveiled to an eager public in 1988 with a price tag of £135,000, Rowan’s 1990 Virage is priced at just £28,500. It comes in anthracite metallic paintwork with unmarked grey trim, complemented with a full service history.

Rowan Atkinson’s first foray into the comedy circuit was on Not The Nine O’ Clock News, followed by hit sitcom Blackadder. He most famously played loveable buffoon Mr Bean in the popular television series and more recently in the film Mr Bean’s Holiday. Last week saw the car mad comic hurtle around a race track in a 1960’s Ford Mustang at the Goodwood Revival.

He was famously involved in a collision in his £650,000 McLaren F1 supercar with a Rover Metro in 1999.

Earlier this week, we reported an Escort Cosworth formally owned by Jeremy Clarkson was advertised for sale on Auto Trader.