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Fernando Alonso is selling his Ferrari Enzo

Fernando Alonso is one of the most famous Formula 1 drivers and a current member of the Aston Martin team. A two-time world champion, he is a great car enthusiast and the owner of some of the best and very rare examples. One of the cars from his private collection, the Ferrari Enzo, will soon be sold at Monaco Car Auctions.

Alonso started his kart racing career when he was only three years old. In 1999 he won the Euro Open by Nissan and a year later he was fourth in the International Formula 3000 Championship. In 2001, he began his career as a Formula 1 driver, and in 2005 and 2006 he won two drivers’ championships, becoming the youngest pole-sitter, youngest race winner, youngest world champion, and youngest two-time champion in the sport’s history at the with that.

Little known information about this car, except that it has only 4,800 kilometers on the odometer and that it has a Ferrari Classiche Certificat.

At the 2002 Paris Motor Show Ferrari unveiled the Ferrari Enzo as the successor to the 288 GTO, F40 and F50, and only 399 examples left the production line. Ferrari Enzo is powered by a 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine with 651 hp (485 kW) and 485 lb-ft (657 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed ‘F1’ Graziano automated manual gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in 3.14 seconds with a top speed of 221 mph (355 km/h).

Monaco Car Auctions estimate that this fantastic car will reach a price of more than 5 million euros. The auction will be held on June 8, 2023.

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Fernando Alonso is selling his Ferrari Enzo

Source: Monaco Car Auctions

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Aston Martin DB12 sold for $1.6 million

Aston Martin recently unveiled the car that changed the game, the Aston Martin DB12. This powerful flagship GT car from the iconic British brand has reached its first customer, and the first example was sold at a charity auction for $1.6 million.

The charity auction was held in Cannes, France, and many celebrities attended. The car was presented on stage by Eva Longoria and James Marsden, and other celebrities such as models Sara Sampaio, Bianca Balti, Heidi Klum, Stella Maxwell and Alessandra Ambrosio were also present. The funds will be donated to the AIDS Research Foundation.

The owner will receive his own Aston Martin DB12 signed by F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Their signatures will adorn the hood under which will be a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine with 680 hp (500 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).

The car has a slightly more muscular appearance compared to its predecessor, and this is primarily due to the new front fascia, but also the fact that it is slightly wider. Inside, the center console is slightly taller with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, and the finest high-quality leather is used.

According to company announcements, production of the DB12 will begin at the end of the year, and the price is still unknown.

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Aston Martin DB12 sold for $1.6 million

Source: Aston Martin

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Ferrari F40 parked on a yacht

The Ferrari F40 is the legend of the Maranello-based company and the unfulfilled dream of many. Only 1,311 copies of this model were produced, and one copy was positioned on a yacht owned by the Altr company during the race for the Monaco Grand Prix. The video of putting the Ferrari F40 on the yacht was published on the official Instagram profile of Altr.trade.

This is not the first time that something like this could be seen, because a few weeks ago billionaire Adrian Portelli lifted his McLaren Senna GTR car with a crane into a new penthouse in Melbourne, Australia. The racing car found its home on the 57th floor of the Sapphire by the Gardens tower.

Altr is an online store that enables the purchase of items using cryptocurrencies. According to the description on the official website, Altr is “a gateway to the world of luxury collectibles, offering collectors an easy way to purchase rare collectibles.” Also, it is possible to digitize the collection and create NFT.

Altr, in cooperation with the Italian dealer Car & Car, which sells high-end cars, placed the F40 on a yacht. According to some information, this F40 could be offered on Altr’s website.

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Ferrari F40 parked on a yacht

Source: Altr via Instagram