Classic cars and classic rock recently came together when the ride of one of the world's most famous musicians went up for auction. Former Beatle George Harrisons's Aston Martin DB5 recently sold more more than $547,000 to a collector from Houston, Texas.

The car was purchased by Harrison in 1965 just as the Beatles were approaching the height of their fame. The 46-year-old vehicle caused a stir when it the auction was announced in London, and it ended up being sold for about $230,000 more than what most experts were estimating ahead of time.

"It was a fantastic sale with dealers and collectors from all over the world participating," said Chris Routledge, the managing director of COYS auction house. There is also no doubt that many people who in the past invested in stock and shares are now looking to classic cars as a good investment for the future."

Harrison's Aston Martin was not the only famous car to be up for auction recently. The iconic 1965 Mercedes-Benz convertible from the hit 2009 comedy movie "The Hangover" also went on sale. The classic silver ride that appears in the film, starring Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms, is listed on eBay.com at a starting price of $85,000 – though it will almost certainly be much higher by the time it is purchased.

While most people are not in the market for famous cars like Harrison's Aston Martin or "The Hangover" Benz, New Jersey State Auto Auction still offers plenty of excellent used cars to choose from. Additionally, every make and model is Carfax certified so you know you're getting a reliable automobile.