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The Drive
7 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
This Ferrari F40 For Sale Was Turned Into a Race Car by a Gaming Legend
The latest car news, reviews, and features. A road car that's been converted into a competition racer is no big deal. Such modifications have been done before and will continue to be done well into the future. A road-going Ferrari F40 that legitimately earned its racing stripes, though? Well, that's a different story, and a rare example with a seven-figure valuation crossed the auction block today. A 1989 Ferrari F40 'Competizione' with a well-documented ownership history, legitimate racing chops, and a bunch of spare parts that could be another race car was offered for sale through Broad Arrow Auctions. Part of Lot 212 of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este Auction, the converted F40 was estimated to fetch between $2.6 million and $3.1 million by the time bidding closed. Chassis number 80369 was a standard left-hand drive, European-spec F40 when it was purchased new as a gift from a father to his son. The vehicle, still in street clothes, was sold five years later to video game pioneer Ian Hetherington. The late Hetherington ran British gaming institutions Psygnosis and Evolution Studios, responsible for beloved PlayStation racing games including Wipeout , Destruction Derby , and MotorStorm . So, it should be no surprise that he had an affinity for real-life racing, participating in many club events. Hetherington considered selling the Ferrari just three years after buying it, but had a change of heart. Or perhaps it was an epiphany. Either way, he commissioned Martin Shaw of Specialised Cars of Manchester to rebuild the F40 into a '90s-spec factory Le Mans racer. Broad Arrow Auctions For performance mods, the stock F40's 2.9-liter V8 was given new turbochargers, a free-flow exhaust system, customized intercoolers, an updated suspension, upgraded brakes, and a competition fuel system. The output is 648 horsepower and 563 lb-ft of torque. The finishing touches to make the F40 look the part of a factory-built Ferrari race car included fixed headlights, larger brake cooling ducts, an expansive front splitter, and an unmistakable rear wing. The conversion project took nearly two years to complete, and in February 1999, Hetherington sold the now track-ready F40 to Shaw. Wasting little time, Shaw entered the F40 into the 2000 British GT Championship. The newly minted #16 race car was driven by Stuart Bowler, Ian Flux, and, oh, hello again, Mr. Hetherington. The F40 competed against newer vehicles in the GT class, and although it wasn't a podium finisher from the get-go, it was still impressive in the speed category. The homemade Competizione returned fast times as more laps were driven. Unfortunately, DNFs and other reliability issues prevented Shaw's SCS Motorsport team from taking advantage of the F40's full performance potential. According to the auction listing, the F40 wasn't involved in any major accidents during its racing career. Also notable is that only 27 known F40 road cars have been transformed into competition racers by private owners. Included in the sale is an extensive parts package that includes a front nose, rear deck, a spare engine block, three sets of wheels, and more bits to build a copycat. Just need to source another F40 chassis, if you're so inclined. Beverly Braga has enjoyed an eventful career as a Swiss Army knife, having held roles as an after-school teacher, film critic, PR manager, transcriber, and video producer – to name a few. She is currently a communications consultant and freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets covering automotive, entertainment, lifestyle, and food & beverage. Beverly grew up in Hawaii but roots for Washington, D.C., sports teams.
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Lando Norris lifts lid on luxury car collection with ultra-rare £2MILLION Lamborghini and iconic £1million Ferrari
Norris has revealed how he will celebrate if he wins in Monaco NORR BLIMEY Lando Norris lifts lid on luxury car collection with ultra-rare £2MILLION Lamborghini and iconic £1million Ferrari LANDO NORRIS loves to rip around the streets of Monte Carlo, driving one of his prized cars with the sunroof open. The McLaren driver largely keeps to himself in Monaco — even ordering in food to his apartment to avoid the beady eyes on him. 6 Lando Norris owns a Lamborghini Miura worth £2m Credit: Alamy 6 The McLaren star boasts an impressive car collection Credit: Twitter/@McLarenF1 6 He has a customised 765LT Spider in his garage Credit: Supplied But the one thing Norris, 25, does not mind showing off is his multi-million collection of luxury motors. The jewel in the crown is his Lamborghini Miura, widely considered the first supercar ever made. Fewer than 800 were built between 1966 and 1973 and it was Norris' biggest purchase, for around £2million. He said: 'I bought it because I watched the Lamborghini movie. It's a car I loved and thought it was pretty cool. 'That was the first decent purchase I made for a car. It's one of the best-looking cars ever been made. I grew up loving cars. I'm lucky I get to drive them and buy them because I have always dreamed of it.' Norris' Ferrari F40 has a £1m-plus price tag and is the poster car of the 1980s. But he was seething when someone he has not named borrowed it over New Year — and crashed it in Monaco. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A video of the incident went viral. And asked if the car was back to normal, he replied through gritted teeth: 'No. It was when I was away. I wasn't happy at all.' Norris also owns a McLaren 765LT Spider, P1 and Senna which he has jazzed up with his own tweaks. The £360k Spider has 'LN' on the driver's seat and a stamp on it reads 'me in a car'. It is finished in blue and yellow to match Norris' helmet with a British flag inside the door and four yellow stripes to mark his race number. The Brit also owns a £1.1m Porsche Carrera GT in a dark green shade plus a 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation. The latest in his collection seems to be his new £230k Lamborghini Urus, which he was spotted driving at the Place du Casino in Monaco a few months back. 6 A friend crashed his beloved Ferrari F40 Credit: Getty 6 Norris has the keys to a classic Fiat 500 Credit: Car and Classic He added: 'McLarens have been the ones that I've spent the most time making and doing special touches on. 'I prefer classics and older cars more than modern ones.' Norris admits he is putting his party-boy reputation behind him — he is more likely to spend time playing golf and padel with pal Max Verstappen — as he focuses on becoming world champion. He said: 'Sometimes it's nice to let loose. It's not something I've done this year. 'I'm a guy that wants to enjoy my life but I also know the balance of what's good for me and what's not. 'Nothing takes away from the fact I've always prioritised F1 and being the best driver I can be. 'I'm a very private guy but sometimes people wait outside my apartment. 'That's probably the least amount of respect someone can have — I find that very weird and awkward.' Norris finished second in Imola last time out and trails team-mate Oscar Piastri by 13 points. But he is currently 11 clear of four-time world champ Verstappen. Norris said: 'I have a lot of respect for Max. He's looked out for me and we've had some fun nights together.' And Norris might just let his hair down if he is victorious in Monaco, saying: 'I haven't had a big night out in Monaco for a long time. It's a place where everyone dreams of winning so we'll wait and see.'
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Lando Norris lifts lid on luxury car collection with ultra-rare £2MILLION Lamborghini and iconic £1million Ferrari
LANDO NORRIS loves to rip around the streets of Monte Carlo, driving one of his prized cars with the sunroof open. The McLaren driver largely keeps to himself in Monaco — even ordering in food to his apartment to avoid the beady eyes on him. 6 Lando Norris owns a Lamborghini Miura worth £2m Credit: Alamy 6 The McLaren star boasts an impressive car collection Credit: Twitter/@McLarenF1 6 He has a customised 765LT Spider in his garage Credit: Supplied But the one thing Norris, 25, does not mind showing off is his The jewel in the crown is his Lamborghini Miura, widely considered the first supercar ever made. Fewer than 800 were built between 1966 and 1973 and it was Norris' biggest purchase, for around £2million. He said: 'I bought it because I watched the Lamborghini movie. It's a car I loved and thought it was pretty cool. READ MORE IN F1 'That was the first decent purchase I made for a car. It's one of the best-looking cars ever been made. I grew up loving cars. I'm lucky I get to drive them and buy them because I have always dreamed of it.' Norris' Ferrari F40 has a £1m-plus price tag and is the poster car of the 1980s. But he was seething when someone he has not named borrowed it over New Year — and crashed it in Monaco. Most read in Motorsport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A video of the incident went viral. And asked if the car was back to normal, he replied through gritted teeth: 'No. It was when I was away. I wasn't happy at all.' The £360k Spider has 'LN' on the driver's seat and a stamp on it reads 'me in a car'. It is finished in blue and yellow to match Norris' helmet with a British flag inside the door and four yellow stripes to mark his race number. The Brit also owns a £1.1m Porsche Carrera GT in a dark green shade plus a 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation. The latest in his collection seems to be his new £230k Lamborghini Urus, which he was spotted driving at the Place du Casino in Monaco a few months back. 6 A friend crashed his beloved Ferrari F40 Credit: Getty 6 Norris has the keys to a classic Fiat 500 Credit: Car and Classic He added: 'McLarens have been the ones that I've spent the most time making and doing special touches on. 'I prefer classics and older cars more than modern ones.' Norris admits he is putting his party-boy reputation behind him — he is more likely to spend time playing golf and padel with pal He said: 'Sometimes it's nice to let loose. It's not something I've done this year. 'I'm a guy that wants to enjoy my life but I also know the balance of what's good for me and what's not. 'Nothing takes away from the fact I've always prioritised F1 and being the best driver I can be. 'I'm a very private guy but sometimes people wait outside my apartment. 'That's probably the least amount of respect someone can have — I find that very weird and awkward.' Norris finished second in Imola last time out and trails team-mate Oscar Piastri by 13 points. But he is currently 11 clear of four-time world champ Verstappen. Norris said: 'I have a lot of respect for Max. He's looked out for me and we've had some fun nights together.' And Norris might just let his hair down if he is victorious 6
IOL News
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
This is how eccentric billionaires and racers like Max Verstappen flex at Monaco Grand Prix F1 weekend
Max Verstappen Eccentric billionaires won't be the only ones flexing this year, however, as four-time champion Max Verstappen is docking his $13.6m Mangusta Gransport 33-metre yacht on the waters of Monte Carlo this year. Photo: AFP Image: AFP If you want to know what trying too hard in Formula 1 looks like - take a glimpse of the Miami Grand Prix - with their blue plastic wrap for water and plywood dock, a slap in the face of all that is glorious about Monaco. For the uber rich and obsessively compulsive luxury shoppers, the Monaco Grand Prix is a chance for them to flaunt their wealth in front of socialites, wealthy business people, celebrities and other athletes. Some of the drivers on the grid, who live in Monaco, also take the opportunity to flex with their yachts docked in arguably the world's most expensive marina. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading One common trend that has taken the internet by storm in recent years is the practice whereby yacht owners place one of their absurdly expensive sports cars on the nose section of the boat. One of the most iconic pictures in modern day Monaco, which clearly exhibits the excessive wealth concentrated in the area during a race weekend, is the picture of the Ferrari F40 perched atop a multi-million dollar yacht in 2023. The owner of the yacht crane-lifted the F40 - Lewis Hamilton's favourite car - onto the nose section just to flex on onlookers during the most glamorous F1 race on the calendar. There was also the other yacht owner that parked his Bugatti Chiron at the rear end of a 'mothersize' yacht. No doubt the Bugatti is a more advanced, faster and expensive vehicle than the F40 - but the edged out lines on the iconic 90's supercar just feels at home in Monaco. Eccentric billionaires won't be the only ones flexing this year, however, as four-time champion Max Verstappen is docking his $13.6M Mangusta Gransport 33-metre yacht on the waters of Monte Carlo this year. Verstappen, and about 11 other drivers in the paddock, call Monaco a home away from home. So, why Monaco? Well, besides the picturesque views, rolling hills to cycle through and year round good weather, there's also ZERO INCOME TAX. When you're an F1 driver with a superstar status like Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton, the dollars roll in thick and fast. Monaco is a sure fire way for drivers to keep their government's hands out of their bank accounts. Tax breaks aside, the biggest flex Monaco has ever seen was by Kimi Raikkonen during his McLaren years. The McLaren had suffered mechanical failure, forcing Raikkonen to make an early exit. But instead of going back to the paddock, he pulled the car over and walked back to his yacht that was docked in the marina nearby. He watched the rest of the race aboard his yacht.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Iconic Ferrari with 201mph top speed to sell for record £2.3m – it's the fastest road car of all time
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) An iconic Ferrari with 201mph as its top speed is to sell for a record £2.3 million. The red F40 is known as the fastest road car of its time thanks to its twin-turbocharged 3L, V8 engine. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 The 1989 Ferrari F40 available for sale Credit: Jam Press/Oliver Hirtenfelder/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 The red F40 can do 201mph thanks to its twin-turbocharged 3L, V8 engine Credit: Jam Press/Oliver Hirtenfelder/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 The Ferrari has had a restoration but still has its original chassis, body, engine, and gearbox Credit: Jam Press/Oliver Hirtenfelder/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's Brand new in 1989 the 478bhp supercar - famed for its angular shape - was as worth about £163,000. In today's money, when taking into account inflation, it would be priced at a hefty £424,000. But the six-figure sum is nothing compared to its expected auction sale price, where its tipped to go for over 14 times its original cost. If it goes for the guide price, the stunning car will smash the £1.7m recouped at auction for an F40 two years ago. The Ferrari has had a restoration but still has its original chassis, body, engine, and gearbox. Other original features are its tool roll, Agip tyre kit, exhaust and seatbelts. And what's more - it has only done a mere 10,749 miles in the last 36 years. That works out at only 298 per year on average. The F40 was so popular at the time it was owned by ex-F1 race champ Nigel Mansell. Late football legend Diego Maradona and tenor Luciano Pavarotti had one too. 10 It has only done 10,749 miles in the last 36 years Credit: Jam Press/Oliver Hirtenfelder/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 The F40 was so popular at the time it was owned by ex-F1 race champ Nigel Mansell Credit: Jam Press/Oliver Hirtenfelder/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 It is being sold by RM Sotheby's in Milan, Italy Credit: Jam Press/Oliver Hirtenfelder/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 It is tipped to go for over 14 times the original price when it goes under the hammer Credit: Jam Press/Oliver Hirtenfelder/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's It's being sold by RM Sotheby's in Milan, Italy, next Thursday, Luxury Auto News reports. A spokesperson for the auction house said: 'Famously the final design to be signed off by Enzo Ferrari. 'The F40 of 1987 was initially forecast for a 400-strong production run in celebration of the marque's 40th anniversary. 'However, Maranello records show that this figure eventually stretched to 1,315 units as buyers kept being enticed. 'Little wonder, given the intoxicating recipe of a lightweight Kevlar and carbon fibre construction being propelled by a twin-turbocharged 3L V8. Of those cars, chassis number 80763 offered here was completed on 27 July, 1989 and delivered to its first owner one week later. 'The Ferrari then moved to the United Kingdom in 1997, where it remained for more than two decades. 'Under the care of a new owner, the car was submitted to Italy in 2021 for a complete rotisserie restoration on the doorstep of the Ferrari factory. 'The restoration has been captured in a complementing photo album, which is beautifully housed in a matching-colour carbon fibre and Kevlar case. Once finished, the F40 enjoyed a momentous April 2022. 'That month, it was registered in France in addition to being awarded prestigious Ferrari Classiche certification in recognition of its matching-numbers chassis, body, engine, and gearbox. 'The car remained with its then-custodian until May 2023, at which point it was purchased by the consigning owner.' 10 The car has beautiful red seats to match the exterior Credit: Jam Press/Oliver Hirtenfelder/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 It's known as the fastest road car of all time Credit: Jam Press/Oliver Hirtenfelder/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
