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By Georgina Littlejohn

Sleek and shiny: No, not Cowell, but a classic Jag that caught his eye while out with fiancee Mezghan Hussainy in Los Angeles yesterday


Having been told he's to be given a prestigious award, you can hardly blame Simon Cowell for treating himself to a little something.

But while most people would celebrate with a nice meal out with their family or possibly a new outfit, the X Factor boss went looking for a new set of wheels.

Just days after being told he is to be honoured with an International Emmy award in recognition of his television work, Cowell, 50, was snapped out with fiancee Mezghan Hussainy looking at fancy motors.

As the couple browsed round the at Heritage Classic Cars showroom in Los Angeles yesterday, a couple of vehicles caught Cowell's eye as Mezghan looked on approvingly.

He stopped to admire a silver two-seater 1954 Jaguar XK convertible with red leather interiors and chrome wheels - a mere snip at £65, 789.

The couple also checked out a two-seater convertible black Corvette retailing at £43, 635, as well as a 1961 E Type Jaguar convertible which costs slightly less at £32, 894


What do you think, darling? Cowell and Mezghan check out a convertible Corvette

Of course, it's all a matter of small change for multi-millionaire Cowell, who could have bought all three in one go and not even blinked.

Already in his garage he boasts ownership of a £257,000 Rolls Royce Phantom, a Bugatti Veyron, which is worth £830,000 and a Lambourghini Gallardo Spyder costing £133,000.

But he appeared to walk away empty-handed, possibly not quite ready to add another set of wheels to his already-extensive car collection.


Tempting: Cowell and Mezghan admire a shiny classic Jaguar


Instead, having built up an appetite in the showroom, Cowell treated his make-up artist fiancee, who flashed her huge engagement ring, to a tub of frozen yoghurt at upscale dessert restaurant Pinkberry's.

This weekend it was announced that Cowell will be honoured with the Emmy for 'reshaping 21st century television and music around the world'.

Cowell, who will collect his award in New York on November 22, said he was 'delighted' at the news, and added: 'I've been very lucky to make the shows I love.'


Cooling off: The couple enjoy some frozen yoghurt


source: dailymail