In the rarefied world of hypercars, exclusivity is everything. But every once in a while, something comes along that manages to stand out even among the rarest machinery on Earth. Case in point: a one-off green Ferrari LaFerrari formerly owned by Jay Kay—the famously car-obsessed frontman of Jamiroquai—which is headed to auction at RM Sotheby’s’ upcoming sale in Monaco on April 25.
Yes, that LaFerrari. And yes, that green.
Funk Meets Maranello
Jay Kay is well known in automotive circles as much as he is in music ones. His garage reportedly houses around a hundred cars, ranging from vintage classics to modern supercars. But even in a collection that eclectic, this LaFerrari stands out.
Among the 499 coupe examples Ferrari produced between 2013 and 2016, Kay’s was finished in a striking shade called Signal Green—a color that makes it the only LaFerrari ever delivered in that hue. In a sea of Rosso Corsa hypercars, this one is more Kermit than Cavallino.
Delivered new to Kay in 2014, the hypercar saw remarkably light use. The singer logged just 3000 kilometers before parting with it in 2019 for reasons unknown. Six years later, the car returns to the spotlight with fewer than 9000 kilometers on the odometer and an estimated auction value of roughly €4.5 million.
Subtle (and Not-So-Subtle) Personal Touches
If the color doesn’t already scream individuality, the interior seals the deal. The cabin echoes the vivid exterior theme, with green accents applied across the leather and carbon-fiber surfaces.
There’s also a small but unmistakable reminder of the car’s first owner: a plaque embossed with the word “Jamiroquai” mounted on the lower portion of the steering wheel. It’s the kind of detail that transforms a hypercar from collectible to conversation piece.
This particular car is also one of just 50 LaFerraris equipped with Ferrari’s transparent, removable carbon-fiber roof panel, effectively giving owners a glimpse of open-air motoring in a car better known for shattering lap times than catching sunlight.
The Hybrid That Changed Ferrari
When Ferrari unveiled the LaFerrari in 2013, it wasn’t just another halo car. It marked the company’s first venture into hybrid performance technology.
Behind the cockpit sits a naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V12 producing 800 horsepower on its own. Working alongside it is an electric motor that boosts the combined output to 963 horsepower and 900 Nm of torque.
The result? Hypercar performance that still reads like science fiction more than a decade later:
- 0–100 km/h: 2.6 seconds
- Top speed: 350 km/h
- Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch sending power to the rear wheels
The LaFerrari was the spiritual successor to the Ferrari Enzo, and like the Enzo before it, ownership was limited to Ferrari’s most loyal clients. Back in 2014, the privilege cost a little over €1 million—assuming Ferrari even invited you to buy one.
A Green-Blooded Collectible
In the collector car market, rarity always drives value, but provenance helps push it into another stratosphere. A one-off color, celebrity ownership, low mileage, and a pristine service history make this LaFerrari a near-perfect storm for collectors.
And when the gavel drops in Monaco this April, someone may walk away with not just a hypercar—but arguably the most flamboyant LaFerrari ever built.
Not bad for a machine that proves even Ferrari occasionally likes to dance to a different beat.
Source: RM Sotheby’s