Chris Evans' california

[rufusgti]

Another thread on the rising value of certain classics got me thinking today. I remember a few years ago Chris Evans the radio DJ purchased a Ferrari California for I think around 5 million. I remember a few reading different views from him being completely bonkers to making a very wise investment. So how has it panned out. Does he still own it? if so what would the value be today.

[Prawo Jazdy]

Didn't he sell that to buy a 250 GTO?

[MattHall91]

Prawo Jazdy said:

Didn't he sell that to buy a 250 GTO?

Yes. No longer has the Cali.

[rufusgti]

Ahh yes, Just googled it. looks like he lost 2 million quid on it. Crikey!

[Prawo Jazdy]

Must have gone to WBAC.

[andy43]

Bet he painted it white as well - that won't have helped it's value.

[andy43]

Prawo Jazdy said:

Must have gone to WBAC.

We've looked it up on our computer mate, closest we can find is a 1998 Punto 1.2 - we can offer £250 if it's got an MOT?

[Krikkit]

andy43 said:

Bet he painted it white as well - that won't have helped it's value.

IIRC he didn't paint it.

[andy43]

You're right - and it looks all the better for not being Duluxed.

[ging84]

if he had kept them both, he could probably sell either now for more than he paid for both

[tomsugden]

I have it on good authority that Chris buys lots of Ferraris, stores them, then sells them on for more money, because they've been owned by Chris Evans.

[Axionknight]

andy43 said:

You're right - and it looks all the better for not being Duluxed.

[Regiment]

andy43 said:

You're right - and it looks all the better for not being Duluxed.

That is a stunningly beautiful car.

[graeme4130]

tomsugden said:

I have it on good authority that Chris buys lots of Ferraris, stores them, then sells them on for more money, because they've been owned by Chris Evans.

I'm not convinced that a car 'having been owned by Chris Evans' would add any value to it

[Pommygranite]

andy43 said:

You're right - and it looks all the better for not being Duluxed.

Much rather have that than a 250GTO.

[graeme4130]

Pommygranite said:

andy43 said:

You're right - and it looks all the better for not being Duluxed.

Much rather have that than a 250GTO.

Yeah, me too
GTO is attractive for it's racing heritage and limited numbers, but it's not the prettiest car Ferrari have ever made IMHO
I much prefer the look of that California, or even some of the 330 race cars

[aeropilot]

tomsugden said:

I have it on good authority that Chris buys lots of Ferraris, stores them, then sells them on for more money, because they've been owned by Chris Evans.

Even if he did, that would hardly be applicable to that California, as it's previous owner was James Coburn who bought it after having had a conversation about buying a Ferrari with Steve McQueen during filming of The Great Escape.......

(the fact that Evans owned it since probably accounted for the 2m devaluation on the car )

[Alistair1990]

The 250 California (no longer owned by Evans) is currently in Joe Macari in SW London, and it's been there for about a year now. Am sure I was told it had been sold months ago, but as with a few cars in there it could be 'unofficially for sale' - ie, sat there with no price on the off chance someone makes an offer the owner can't refuse.

Lovely car, and currently - or, at least very recently - sat next to another California.

[n3il123]

rufusgti said:

Ahh yes, Just googled it. looks like he lost 2 million quid on it. Crikey!

I believe it was something to do with it not having the original engine in it that caused it to lose the money?