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The lord provost has accepted a classic car gifts to Glasgow City Council by an anonymous donor.

The keys to the two-year-old Rolls Royce Ghost was handed over yesterday (Tuesday).

GCC says it will replace one of the council’s Volkswagen Phaetons due to have its lease renewed - a spokesman added: “We expect it will save the city money.”

The car - which has a unique G0 council number plate - will be used by the lord provost, city representatives and by “VIPs requiring transportation around the city”.

Lord Provost Eva Bolander said: “On behalf of the city, I’d like to thank the donor for their civic generosity and philanthropy.

“I want Glasgow to show its best face to the world and this gift will help us do that. It’s a show-stopping car and a tremendous asset."