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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
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The car will be auctioned alongside an array of impressive motors
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It has a rare specification of manual gearbox with sports seats
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The car comes complete with an impressive red interior to match the outside
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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.'
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The F355 then went on to serve as his vehicle of choice when Clarkson retook and failed his
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Clarkson named the vehicle the "greatest car in the world, ever"
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The auction will take place at Cliveden House near Maidenhead, Berkshire
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It is set to sell for around £200,000
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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.
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The Ferrari also underwent a fresh MoT in May and currently displays 14,899 miles.
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Beyond its famous history, this F355 is even more desirable due to its rare specification of a manual gearbox with sports seats.
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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.
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The car can travel up to 183mph
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Beyond Clarkson, the car has been driven and owned by an impressive collection of car enthusiasts
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In the hands of its next owner, the car is set to be the talking point at all supercar events
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The car recently had an MoT in May of this year
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