Someone at Elton John's annual Oscar night gala will drive home in a Bentley Continental GT, becoming the first person in the nation to own the coveted car.

The highest bidder at the February 29, 2004 fund-raiser will lay claim to the $150,000 luxury ride, named "The most beautiful car in the world" at the 2003 Design Awards in Italy.

Reaching a top speed of 198 mph, the Continental GT is considered the fastest 4-door coupe in the world.

The hard-to-get car should bring some additional bling-bling to the 12th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Fundraiser. The event has become one of the premier post-Oscar parties in Hollywood, drawing entertainment's elite.

Scheduled to attend this year's party are Beck, Seal, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Michelle Branch and Hilary Duff.

Last year's event raised more than $500,000 for the foundation, which provides awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS prevention and education programs. Proceeds from the Bentley auction will be donated to the nonprofit organization.

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