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Motor 1
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
You Can Buy Jeremy Clarkson's Ferrari F355 GTS
During his original stint on Top Gear , Jeremy Clarkson was smitten by the Ferrari F355. Who could blame him? It was a leap forward for Ferrari, and in time, enthusiasts have rightly deemed a classic. Clarkson bought this F355 GTS in 1996, but found Ferrari ownership wasn't quite what it was cracked up to be. Now, though, you can try your hand at F355 ownership. RM Sotheby's is auctioning Clarkson's F355 GTS at its Cliveden House 2025 event next month . The car has just under 15,000 miles on its odometer, and importantly, it just got a recent major service. That's huge because F355s are maintenance-intensive cars, and the only thing more expensive than servicing one is fixing one that hasn't been taken care of. RM Sotheby's estimates a sale price of between $245,000 to $300,000, which is very strong for an F355, but this one has provenance and a couple of rare options. Clarkson owned the F355 for just four years, putting around 6,000 miles on its odometer. He featured the car in his Sunday Times and Top Gear magazine columns, and in a hilarious segment in his Clarkson's Car Years special. He admitted that he wished he hadn't gone for the classic Rosso Corsa red, and for the open-top GTS model either, and that he couldn't bear the shame of driving it around. As RM Sotheby's notes, Clarkson gave away the car in a Sunday Times giveaway in 2000. The contest winner kept it for a few years before selling it to the third owner. The current owner bought it in 2013, and apparently took excellent care of the car. Photo by: Jonathan Jacobs / RM Sotheby's Photo by: Jonathan Jacobs / RM Sotheby's Beyond its famous first owner, this F355 is notable for being a manual-transmission targa, a pretty rare combination. Once Ferrari introduced the soft-top Spider in 1995, GTS sales plummeted. The arrival of the paddle-shift "F1" transmission in 1997 had a similar effect on the standard manual, too. Clarkson also ordered the car with cream and red sports seats, which you almost never see on F355s of any stripe. If you're an American reading this, you can import this car, as it's well over 25 years old. Obviously, you'll have to deal with it being right-hand drive, but that might not be such an issue for getting one of the most famous examples of a beloved Ferrari. Funnily enough, Clarkson never owned another Ferrari. His former Top Gear and Grand Tour co-hosts have, though. Richard Hammond owned a 550 Maranello and the 308 GT4 from a Top Gear cheap-car challenge, and James May owned a 308 GTB, a F430, and currently owns a 458 Speciale. More on Clarkson's Antics Jeremy Clarkson: Modern Cars Are 'All Shit' Jeremy Clarkson Thinks Lexus LFA Is Best Car He's Ever Driven Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Gallery: Jeremy Clarkson's Ferrari F355 GTS 35 Source: Jonathan Jacobs / RM Sotheby's Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Iconic 90s Ferrari Jeremy Clarkson dubbed the ‘greatest car in the world, ever' up for sale for eye-watering price
AN iconic 90s Ferrari, dubbed by Jeremy Clarkson the "greatest car in the world, ever" is set to auction at an eye-watering price next month. The RM Sotheby's Advertisement 10 The car will be auctioned alongside an array of impressive motors Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 It has a rare specification of manual gearbox with sports seats Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 The car comes complete with an impressive red interior to match the outside Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's The famed Clarkson, 65, gushed over the red, 183mph F355 GTS and declared it the "greatest car in the world, ever," on an episode of Unleashed on Cars. The auction listing reads: 'In the 1996 VHS special of Unleashed on Cars, presenter Jeremy Clarkson emerged from his road test aboard a Ferrari F355 declaring it to be the greatest car in the world. 'He reckoned it was the apogee of Maranello lore and modern technology.' Advertisement Motors news The F355 then went on to serve as his vehicle of choice when Clarkson retook and failed his 10 Clarkson named the vehicle the "greatest car in the world, ever" Credit: RM Sotheby 10 The auction will take place at Cliveden House near Maidenhead, Berkshire Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 It is set to sell for around £200,000 Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's Advertisement The iconic vehicle went on to have two more owners, before it joined the collection of the vendor. Under their care, the car has been maintained by marque expert John Pogson at his Italia Autosport concern near Huddersfield. It has recently undergone a service, belt change, refresh of the steering rack, and paint correction ahead of the big auction. Most read in Motors Breaking Latest The Ferrari also underwent a fresh MoT in May and currently displays 14,899 miles. Advertisement Beyond its famous history, this F355 is even more desirable due to its rare specification of a manual gearbox with sports seats. New law will change drivers licenses forever by adding new symbol to cards – it clears up 'misunderstandings' The car will be joined by a 1961 Lotus Elite Series 2, which was first owned by the founder of Honda Motor Corporation, Soichiro Honda, along with a total of 64 other vehicles. The competition offering is led by a dramatic 2007 Creation CA07 LMP1 two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans veteran that will be offered entirely without reserve. Other vehicles up for sale include a 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso, a 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, and a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Recreation. Advertisement 10 The car can travel up to 183mph Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 Beyond Clarkson, the car has been driven and owned by an impressive collection of car enthusiasts Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 In the hands of its next owner, the car is set to be the talking point at all supercar events Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 10 The car recently had an MoT in May of this year Credit: Jam Press/Jonathan Jacob/Courtesy of RM Sotheby's Advertisement
