Unusual F40 owner!

[will_]

I don't know why, but I would never in a million years think this chap:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1206353/...

Owned this car:
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20929/lot/344/?pag...

Still, apparently Tony Robinson owned/owns a TVR which is equally surprising.

[belleair302]

It will be interesting to see what it sells for when certain auction houses are worried about 'soft demand' in the UK due to new money worries from those who rely upon a bonus to fund their spending habits.

[Fipster]

50 something, slightly flash, successful antiques dealer/musician who has worked on lots of films and television? Perfect candidate I'd say...

[CIE560]

Also surprising is that this thing owns this car

But really, I've always thought a 599 GTO and Tamara Ecclestone was an odd (but not terrible) combination.

[fatboy69]

'This Thing' is a touch harsh IMO.

I wouldn't kick her out of bed to get anywhere unless my balls were on fire!!!!

She is gorgeous.

[will_]

Fipster said:

50 something, slightly flash, successful antiques dealer/musician who has worked on lots of films and television? Perfect candidate I'd say...

For a 911 or a 458, perhaps.

But an F40 is a totally different bag.

There's nothing to indicate that he has any interest in cars at all and an F40 is definitely an enthusiast's choice.

[will_]

belleair302 said:

It will be interesting to see what it sells for when certain auction houses are worried about 'soft demand' in the UK due to new money worries from those who rely upon a bonus to fund their spending habits.

Ditto the CGT and 8C.

[pork911]

will_ said:

Fipster said:

50 something, slightly flash, successful antiques dealer/musician who has worked on lots of films and television? Perfect candidate I'd say...

For a 911 or a 458, perhaps.

But an F40 is a totally different bag.

There's nothing to indicate that he has any interest in cars at all and an F40 is definitely an enthusiast's choice.

what would you expect to indicate it?

a ferrari cap or polo shirt might preclude it but beyond that I'm struggling

[will_]

pork911 said:

will_ said:

Fipster said:

50 something, slightly flash, successful antiques dealer/musician who has worked on lots of films and television? Perfect candidate I'd say...

For a 911 or a 458, perhaps.

But an F40 is a totally different bag.

There's nothing to indicate that he has any interest in cars at all and an F40 is definitely an enthusiast's choice.

what would you expect to indicate it?

a ferrari cap or polo shirt might preclude it but beyond that I'm struggling

Ha, you're right - as I said in the OP, it's inexplicable.

I suppose that he's just not on the radar as a serious car enthusiast, unlike (say), Jay Kay, Chris Evans, Rowan Atkinson etc. That's why it's slightly surprising.

[traxx]

CIE560 said:

Also surprising is that this thing owns this car

But really, I've always thought a 599 GTO and Tamara Ecclestone was an odd (but not terrible) combination.

Guess she also in theory owns a highly disputed Aventador

Anyway I was told by someone that she is actually quite a good driver, but if you are brought up all your life around racecars its kind of what you would expect

[PHuzzy]

fatboy69 said:

'This Thing' is a touch harsh IMO.

I wouldn't kick her out of bed to get anywhere unless my balls were on fire!!!!

She is gorgeous.

I may be due a whoosh here, please tell me you clicked on the link before making this comment (hopefully in jest)!

[Monty Zoomer]

fatboy69 said:

'This Thing' is a touch harsh IMO.

I wouldn't kick her out of bed to get anywhere unless my balls were on fire!!!!

She is gorgeous.

[will_]

traxx said:

CIE560 said:

Also surprising is that this thing owns this car

But really, I've always thought a 599 GTO and Tamara Ecclestone was an odd (but not terrible) combination.

Guess she also in theory owns a highly disputed Aventador

Anyway I was told by someone that she is actually quite a good driver, but if you are brought up all your life around racecars its kind of what you would expect

Another good example of what I mean. 599? OK, probably somewhat surprising for her to want one but not inexplicable. But the GTO? Much more "specialist" and therefore a surprising purchase.

[Camlet]

will_ said:

I don't know why, but I would never in a million years think this chap:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1206353/...

Owned this car:
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20929/lot/344/?pag...

Still, apparently Tony Robinson owned/owns a TVR which is equally surprising.

From Bonhams.......an F40 that's "offered with an Alpine stereo system"........

[f1ten]

WELL HER DAD OR HER EX WOULD HAVE TOLD HER WHICH CAR TO BUY SO NOT THAT SURPRISING...

OHH AND TV CHEFS EARN TOO MUCH MONEY! I GUESS HE IS IN FOR A NICE PROFIT THEN!

fatboy69 said:

'This Thing' is a touch harsh IMO.

I wouldn't kick her out of bed to get anywhere unless my balls were on fire!!!!

She is gorgeous.

[JamieBeeston]

Camlet said:

will_ said:

I don't know why, but I would never in a million years think this chap:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1206353/...

Owned this car:
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20929/lot/344/?pag...

Still, apparently Tony Robinson owned/owns a TVR which is equally surprising.

From Bonhams.......an F40 that's "offered with an Alpine stereo system"........

aah but it does actually have one!

[JamieBeeston]

f1ten said:

OHH AND TV CHEFS EARN TOO MUCH MONEY! I GUESS HE IS IN FOR A NICE PROFIT THEN!

Why, he sold it last year to the guy who is auctioning it now!

[will_]

JamieBeeston said:

f1ten said:

OHH AND TV CHEFS EARN TOO MUCH MONEY! I GUESS HE IS IN FOR A NICE PROFIT THEN!

Why, he sold it last year to the guy who is auctioning it now!

Er, and he's not a chef

[Camlet]

JamieBeeston said:

Camlet said:

will_ said:

I don't know why, but I would never in a million years think this chap:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1206353/...

Owned this car:
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20929/lot/344/?pag...

Still, apparently Tony Robinson owned/owns a TVR which is equally surprising.

From Bonhams.......an F40 that's "offered with an Alpine stereo system"........

aah but it does actually have one!

I'm sure it has, just wouldn't brag about it if I was the bugger writing the copy for the entry. An Alpine stereo for goodness sake when you've that motor inches behind your ears. Found it funny.

[fatboy69]

PHuzzy said:

fatboy69 said:

'This Thing' is a touch harsh IMO.

I wouldn't kick her out of bed to get anywhere unless my balls were on fire!!!!

She is gorgeous.

I may be due a whoosh here, please tell me you clicked on the link before making this comment (hopefully in jest)!

I did click on the link - in my defence i was in the pub at the time so maybe i wasnt clear on who the 'this thIng' post was aimed at!!

Thats my excuse anyway!!!!!!