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Chris Evans buys a Ferrari 250 GTO
Chris Evans has a bit of an expensive habit for classic Ferraris is well known. But it seems he's celebrated record 9.5 million listening figures for his Radio 2 breakfast show by achieving a lifelong dream.
Because it would appear he's finally bought a Ferrari 250 GTO, one of the most sought after of all classic Ferraris and sold by RM auctions in what was described as a "private treaty transaction."
And though the identity of the mystery buyer wasn't revealed Evans appears to have let the cat out of the bag by posting a picture of an identical 250 GTO on his Twitter feed with the line "the new one has arrived."
This follows the revelation that Evans has been quietly selling some of his classic Ferraris, including the ex-James Coburn 250 SWB California Spyder he bought for a record £5.5m back in 2008.
Given rumours put the price of the GTO at around £15m it's not surprising even a man of Evans' means was forced to release some extra funds. But the GTO is worth the sacrifice.
The car in question is a 1963 250 GTO fitted with the rare Series II bodywork. In total just 36 GTOs were built, its beauty, 174mph performance and racing pedigree all adding to its allure.
"We are pleased to have been able to unite this exceptional car with a new and immensely enthusiastic owner," said RM's Max Girardo. "It's fantastic that this car will be used in earnest."
Evans has written publicly about his love for the GTO and his regret at turning down the chance to buy one while on The Big Breakfast. Two years ago he thought he'd missed his chance, saying the GTO was now out of his reach. As he said at the time though, never say never.
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14/05/2010 21:04
Good on him! If I was in his position I would do the same!
14/05/2010 22:03
It's his hobby....He is just lucky enough to be able to afford to have such a hobby.....It's no different to me collecting stamps (I don't by the way) as far as the money goes........Stop being jelouse and let him be
14/05/2010 18:45
Seriously... I don't think there's a need to be sitting slating Chris Evans for buying something that he'll get enjoyment from.. To sit and slate him for his wages is ridiculous, he didn't hold a knife to anyone's throats to get it.. Also, if you actually read the article it states that he was selling off some of his other cars to raise the required funds... Fair play to him, his money, he can do what he wants.. It not really up to him to free the world of poverty or whatever else..
14/05/2010 17:25
A fool & his money are easily parted.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
14/05/2010 17:12
worked hard - are you joking
12 million on a car how stupid
14/05/2010 15:34
For all those saying he'll stick it in his garage and never use it, thats a load of crap! If you know him, you'll know he organise a prise on his radio show for members of the public to gather at his house and each contestant that has one gets the oppotunity to drive one of his cars. All the cars are then driven by the contestants in a kind of convoy from his house to Londo or somewhere for the day! And get to hang out with Chris and his friends who all meet at this particular place with their cars. He uses all his cars even the £5m California he bought recently. Genuine guy, who gives back to enthusiasts that are ess fortunate to own these cars. Top guy. Enjoy the GTO mate, I guarentee you'll have fun driving it! £12m is a snip for this machine, in this condition etc. Jealous!
14/05/2010 17:19
"WHATS GOT A NICE BACK AND FRONT?...HIGH MAINTAINANCE,AND YOU HAVE TO STOOP DOWN TO GET IN IT!.....(BILLIE PIPER!)........LOL!...
..ONLY JOKING CHRIS!......DRIVE IT DOWN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE AND GET LUCKY!....
..ONLY JOKING CHRIS!......DRIVE IT DOWN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE AND GET LUCKY!....14/05/2010 19:22
Stacey soloman.....typical 'essex bird comment'......you don't sound jealous or envious at all love!....do what you do best being a single mum, scrougne of the rest of us so you can have the freedom to sit and put comments on here at 1 o'clock in the afternoon while the rest of us are grafting!!............oh and when your next in romford high street - if you see a life....grab it!!!
14/05/2010 19:20
HMMMMMM !. WONDER WHAT THE AMOUNT OF VAT WILL BE ON THIS ONE..........
14/05/2010 17:22
Thats a sacriledge
So thats whats happening to the licence holders money I think its about time that the BBC went commercial!!!
(Works hard for his money???????) wot a laugh! 21hrs aweek!!!! and thats hard work!???
14/05/2010 17:07
Brilliant. We pay the chump way way too much but thankfully he wastes most of it. Couldn't happen to a more talented, entertaining and thought-provoking star.
The main thought being why is he occupying good air time on R2? The older listeners find him so dull. And the younger listeners find him..........so dull.
14/05/2010 16:35
the money could have been used to help alot of people.
instead he decided to buy a car.speaks for itself really.
instead he decided to buy a car.speaks for itself really.
14/05/2010 16:28
"mjbsb"
Chris hasn't bragged about it if you read the article. I think, if man can create such a beautiful creation (in my eyes) then it should be seen and used. If you had your way, we would have no art, engineering etc. It would be a very drab socialist world
14/05/2010 16:19
12 million for an old car? and we cant even afford to feed the poor in this country? what an absolute pillock mr evans is
14/05/2010 16:10
Sad times when someone can spend so much money on "material wealth", it sickens me to read such articles. This guy has worked no harder than you or I, what he does with his money is up to Chris, but please don't throw it into peoples faces-bragging of any sort is VULGAR and totally un-necessary.
We all put too much emphasis on "material wealth" these days, what about compassion for you fellow neighbour, give your time up to help an older person or help in the community-rather than gloating on "fast cars" and "huge over priced houses".
Our culture is so wrong, we should look at our past and learn from it-the best people to teach us are our parents and grandparents.
Respect the family
14/05/2010 16:02
12 million for a ferrari is nothing.
30 years ago I could have bought the ruddy Ferrari factory for 12 million, only one problem I only had 20 quid in the bank.
14/05/2010 15:32
I'm turning very green but If I had that money, I'd buy an old Bugatti racer or Bugatti Veryon which would be cheap at half the price. Never liked Ferraris much.
14/05/2010 15:29
Locotom-Lol! The funny thing is, that the articles that feature on here are not even newsworthy! they are pointless. Even The Sun newspaper has mroe worthwhile news!
14/05/2010 15:27
This article is appalling written:
"Chris Evans has a bit of an expensive habit for classic Ferraris is well known" - this doesn't even make sense. It either wants to be one sentence or two. Don't just hash words together and 'hope for the best'.
I think its clear; Dan Trent should be relieved from his job of writing articles - ESPECIALLY the kind that are going to be published on an international website.
MSN, I am deeply disappointed. Maybe the editors head should roll too... thats if you even have one.
14/05/2010 15:25
why doesnt he give his money to rspca or dogstrust or something worthwhile!
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