One of the richest people on the planet, businessman, designer and fashion designer Ralph Lauren began to assemble a collection of cars in his youth. Now in his fleet are the rarest examples of the global automobile industry, for some of which he paid a lot of money. We invite you to the exhibition to look at the most expensive cars of Ralph Lauren.
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. $ 2.9 million
The exhibition opens with the brainchild of French automotive designers. Bugatti Veyron is a popular brand among celebrities. They like to drive the stars of the NBA and rap artists. This is the most expensive current base model sold by the manufacturer.
Under the hood, a powerful engine, and the body is made of carbon fiber. Powerful I8.0-L W16 engine with 1,200 hp Along with aerodynamic design, the engine allowed the model to break the speed record. Vitess managed to accelerate to 408 km / h. The car reaches the mark of 100 km / h in 2.5 seconds.
Stepping off the assembly line, this model cost $ 1.7 million, but over time the price has risen. Some copies were resold for 2 million 900 thousand dollars. One of the cars has become an adornment of the collection of the American billionaire.
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Aston Martin DB5 Volante. $ 4.1 million
Experts consider the DB5 model from the British company Aston Martin to be the most beautiful car ever manufactured by the manufacturer. The car was sold from 1963 to 1965. At the entrance, the retail price was $ 5,800.
Today, it has become the 5th most expensive Aston Martin line ever sold in the world. One of these James Bond cars was auctioned in London back in 2010. The organizers believed that such a famous car would be bought for no less than $ 5 million, but it turned out 900 thousand less.
In terms of power, the car is equipped with a DOHC Straight engine with a volume of 3,995 cm³. The speed can reach 228 km / h, and up to 100 km / h in 7.1 seconds.
By the way, on our site most-beauty.ru you can find a list of the most beautiful cars in history.
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Porsche P 550 Spyder. $ 6 million
A bit strange, but among many cars from the Ralph Lauren collection, only one Porsche is on display. But this is the most expensive in the world. The P550 Spyder is the first racing model ever built by a German company.
The model managed to set a world record for the price. Having set a new world record at the Bonhams Goodwood Renaissance Sale auction, the car of this series was sold for 4,593,500 pounds. For all the time of such legendary cars collected only 46 copies. It is known that all cars of the German concern are assembled by hand, which is why such a high price.
The machine is equipped with a 1.5-liter 2-cylinder DOHC engine. One copy of the rare model was owned by James Dean, and one drove into the garages of an American fashion designer.
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Jaguar XKSS. $ 7.3 million
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This 1957 model is a great example of the road version of a luxury racing car. Built as the road version of the Jaguar D-Type, this is arguably the most popular classic car from the Jaguar Group.
Ralph owns the original 1957 model. There were only sixteen of them built. The car itself has won several legendary 24-hour Le Mans races for three consecutive years.
According to Hagerty.com, the 1975 Jaguar XKSS costs about $ 7.3 million. In addition to Ralph Lauren, two other world-famous people did not spare money to own a rare copy. One of them is the legendary Steve McQueen, who calls his Jaguar “The Green Rat,” and the second is James Hull.
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Mercedes-Benz SSK Count Trossi. $ 7.4 million
In the early 1930s, for four years, the SSK remained one of the leading sports cars in the world. They installed a 7.1-L SOHC engine.
Ferdinand Porsche participated in the development and production. This was the last Mercedes brand car for a talented designer. After this, Ferdinand Porsche founded his own company. For all the time they released only about 40 units. They actively participated in races, but accidents often happened to them.
Today there are only five original models of this line. One of them bought Ralph Lauren. He restored it, making it the only surviving version of this car in the world. Another instance hit the Bonhams auction house in 2004, and was sold for about $ 7.4 million.
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Bentley Birkin Blower. $ 7.9 million
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The base model of this car is equipped with a 6.5-L engine, and the Birkin Blower has a more powerful engine, despite the absence of two additional cylinders.
Thanks to this modification of the 4.5-L engine fan, 175 hp were achieved. It was specifically designed to compete in the 24-hour Le Mans race. And for its specification of the engine in the world they began to call it “Bentley 4 1⁄2 liters”.
The name "Birkin" comes from the name of the car designer, Sir Henry Birkin. He himself was a racer. He dedicated his life to his love of cars. And unfortunately, his life also ended because of this. During a pit stop in 1933 at the Tripoli Grand Prix, he burned his hand from a hot exhaust pipe. From the burns, the legendary racer died a few months later in London.
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Bugatti 57SC Atalante Coupe. $ 8.8 million
The pride of the Ralph Lauren collection, which he values most. In 2013, the car won him the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Lake Como, Italy. Why not be proud? The historic, legendary and 5th most expensive Bugatti ever sold in the world.
The creation of Jean Bugatti, perhaps the most beautiful classic "Bugatti" in history. One of its distinguishing features is the riveted fin in the center. It gives not only an elegant look, but also serves as a vital structural function.
Only two copies were made. This made this car extremely rare. One went to the Ralph Lauren collection. And eight years ago, the buyer offered $ 7,920,000 (today it is $ 8.8 million) to put a second rare item in his garage.
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Alfa Romeo Monza. $ 12 million
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The model in the photograph is part of a 1930s race car. This was one of the first models to be called the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300, as it was powered by a 2.3-L engine.
A racing car that was not going to be put up for retail. But due to high demand, several models of the road class came off the assembly line. The name "Monza" was added to the model after its winning race during the Italian Grand Prix of 1931. To date, the race track remains one of the most legendary events in motorsport, including the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
There is no exact information about how much Ralph spent on the purchase of a rarity, but the same copy was put up for auction in 2016 for almost $ 12 million.
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McLaren F1 LM. $ 13.7 million
The only car of the 2000s in the collection of American cars. The product of one of the largest companies in Formula 1, it should not be surprising that this car has become one of the most expensive in the world.
Designer Ron Dennis was just creating a concept car, but the popularity of the model led to the release of more than a hundred "McLaren F1". The two-door coupe runs on the 6.1-L BMW V12 engine. It has a top speed of 386.4 km / h.
One instance went to RM auctions in California. And one lucky guy bought it for 13.7 million dollars. Ralph owns one of the first models that came off the assembly line of a British automobile concern. Over time, slightly modified the external design.
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Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. $ 16.4 million
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How without Italian handsome? Classic Ferrari cars are some of the most expensive in the world. “Testa Rossa”, acquired at an auction in California for a record $ 16.4 million, was no exception. And this is only the eleventh position in price. Perhaps Ralph posted something around $ 12 million.
With this machine, the Italian concern did not just win races, but dominated the world championships in the class of racing cars in the 50-60s of the last century. The name is translated from Italian as “Red Head”, and the model fully justified its big name.
Only 34 vehicles were assembled of such cars, which makes it quite rare and expensive.
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Ferrari 250 LM. $ 17.6 million
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Another instance of red with a proud emblem on which the horse stands on its hind legs. It is not known how much this “Ferrari” Lauren got into his collection, but the models beat records year after year at prices at various international auctions.
At one of them, in 2015, an unknown collector posted $ 17.6 million for a car. In 2016, they found another copy and put up for auction. But the car went under the hammer for 9.7 million, without breaking a record.
"250 LM" was produced in a series of high-speed racing cars, more than once winning prestigious international competitions. The glorious racers of the planet sat behind the wheel of magnificent cars. A total of 32 pieces rolled off the assembly line.
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Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 MM. $ 19.8 million
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The most expensive Alfa Romeo car in history, sold at RM Sotheby’s in California for 19.8 million. It was a model of 1939 release.
They developed it specifically for participating in the Mille Miglia races, hence the two letters “M” in the name. Powered by a 2.9-L two-knee engine that was developed by Vittorio Jano. As for the body, the designer was "Carrozzeria Touring".
The celebrated racer Clemente Biondetti, who drove the race car, won the 1938 Mille Miglia. It was a debut and immediately first place.
The model won and other prestigious races held in different parts of the world.
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Ferrari 275 GTB. $ 26.4 million
The three most expensive cars in the Loren collection are presented by Ferrari models, and its 275 GT car opens. They started to produce a series in 1964, and closed the project in 1968. Initially, they wanted to release only racing prototypes, but then they developed a highway version.
For the entire time of production, 970 units came off the conveyors. One of the road options drove into the garage of an American collector. The second car was auctioned in California, and no one was able to outbid the price of one businessman who declared a price of $ 26.4 million.
A two-chamber engine was installed on these models, and they differed from the racing ones in the adjustment of the wheels and tires. On road used alloy wheels with tires of the company "Pirelli".
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Ferrari 275 NART Spyder. $ 27.5 million
A legendary car specially designed by Italian designers for sale in the North American market. Under the influence of fashion, they were created in the form of a convertible.
The series was produced from 1964 to 1968, but specifically in this assembly, only 10 copies were released. Only two models are known that have survived to this day. One, manufactured in 1967, was sold at an auction in 2013 for $ 27.5 million, and the second was taken to its exclusive collection by Ralph Lauren.
The model became the hero of many films, and in 1968, Steve McQueen was spotted in one of the films behind the wheel of the legendary Ferrari. Of course, such a historical fact from the history of cinema significantly increased the cost of a car.
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Ferrari 250 GTO. $ 38 million
The most expensive exhibit of the Ralph Lauren automotive collection. Of all the models produced by Italian designers, this is the most expensive car in the Ferrari line ever sold at auction.
Experts give him superiority in the line of classic sports cars. In the 1960s, at races of various levels, they were driven by renowned racers. A harmonious synthesis of technical qualities and pilot skill allowed the model to occupy first places in world championships.
In total, 39 units went off the assembly line, and one of them ended up in the collection of a fashion designer and a passionate collector of historical cars. The retail price was declared at the level of 18 000 dollars, and for half a century the cost has grown significantly.
Summarize
The entrepreneurial American has gone from poverty to a billionaire. He created his own brand, and when billions appeared on his account, he began to invest them in the purchase of rare and modern cars. The collection has been shown to the public more than once. And most of all the audience gathered an exhibition at the Paris Museum of Decorative Arts, held in 2011.
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