Chris Evans MC12

[tbc]

IF you've earned it , spend it

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2114264/Ch...

and the guy knows how to spend it

[graeme4130]

I think he's a few quid in the bank after the sale of his 250

[miniman]

wail said:

Life is slightly different, however, for the BBC's well-paid personalities.

Yeah all his money came from the BBC didn't it?

[0a]

The comments on the DM are hilarious.

I'd prefer an Enzo myself to be honest!

[wackojacko]

Saw this in the paper..... does look very nice.

[Chrisw666]

It looks a bit wide, I'd be terrified to use the thing especially that close to a kerb.

I do like the way someone indulging a passion brings out the green eyed monsters.

[soad]

Nice motor, good purchase.

[Welshbeef]

So he sold his California sometime in 2011 did he sell the £12m 250 GTO? If so how much did he make on it?

Also given these top end classics are changing hands now so frequently of that car was your passion and you could afford it why sell it off so quickly.

Or is it much more to do with capital gains tax free income??? Me thinks yea. Good on him those are the rules of our tax system so play them I would if I had the disposable and the balls to take the risk.

[billzeebub]

Top car, top bloke. I would do exactly the same. Cars are supposed to be driven, and he definitely does that. Taking an MC12 into central. London is comedy gold

[Don1]

Again? 2 different threads already running about this..... Sorry!

[Legacywr]

Wasn't one of these quicker round the TG track than the Enzo it is based on?

[Killer2005]

0a said:

The comments on the DM are hilarious.

I'd prefer an Enzo myself to be honest!

What a bunch of tossers

[tbc]

miniman said:

wail said:

Life is slightly different, however, for the BBC's well-paid personalities.

Yeah all his money came from the BBC didn't it?

He sold his stake in Virgin Radio for £85m a few years ago

[Welshbeef]

tbc said:

He sold his stake in Virgin Radio for £85m a few years ago

He is in the rich list with £200m wealth.
He sold virgin radio in the late90's after two years he took huge personal risk and somehow it turned out good. He risked everything ad it did pay off.

He has multiple income streams
His DJ role
Classic car buying and selling capital gains tax free
He owns eateries
He owns production companies
He owns many many multimillion properties around the globe
And other interests

Very smart chap and had his fair share of luck.
From what I understand he is a very generous person and has done well - I couldn't blame him one jot and if I had the funds to do these sorts of things I too would live my dream.

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

I was lucky enough to see / sit in / generally waste a morning pouring over an MC12 on a Maserati Factory tour back in about 2005.

They are, especially now, an ultra - rare example of supercar exotice - to make even an 'Enzo' look common.

Since that tour round the factory, despite attending lots of PH related shows and events, I have never seen another MC12, but have seen lots of Enzos, Veyrons, and other ridiculously high-end exotica.

MC12 = true supercar rarity and exclusivity IMHO

They also look the ABSOLUTE NUTS!

[Shaw Tarse]

Welshbeef said:

Very smart chap and had his fair share of luck.
From what I understand he is a very generous person and has done well - I couldn't blame him one jot and if I had the funds to do these sorts of things I too would live my dream.

I agree.

If Mr Evans reads this thread, I'd like to say well done sir!

[FisiP1]

Always loved these.

Would take one over an Enzo any day.

Don't really listen to radio but fair play on Chris, enjoying his money.

Edited by FisiP1 on Tuesday 13th March 22:56

[Aeroresh]

Famous person getting into nice car......why is this even worthy of a news story? Must have been a slow news day or something

[forzaminardi]

I have to say I cannot stand his TV/Radio persona but all credit to him for investing in his passions. What Pistonhead wouldn't if they had his kind of money?

[CraigMST]

Aeroresh said:

Famous person getting into nice car......why is this even worthy of a news story? Must have been a slow news day or something

It's always a slow news day with the DM.