Famous for singing “I can’t drive 55”, Hagar’s one-off Avorio Cream LaFerrari is set to fetch millions when it is auctioned in January next year.
“Write me up for 125
Post my face, wanted dead or alive
Take my license, all that jive
I can’t drive 55, oh yeah”
Sammy Hagar, the lead singer of legendary American hair-metal rock band Van Halen (1985-1996) is selling his one-off 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in Arizona USA, January 2024.
The car, finished in a build-to-order shade of Bianco Avorio over a cream and black interior was ordered new by Hagar in 2014, with the colour chosen to match an image of a 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso that was hanging on the wall at the Ferrari factory when Hagar was specifying his car.
He matched the cream interior to that of his Bombardier Challenger 300 private jet, as you do.
Just 499 examples of the hybrid supercar were built, with power courtesy of a 6.3-litre 588kW/700Nm V12 combined with a 120kW/200Nm hybrid KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) unit offering a maximum output of 702kW and 900Nm.
The LaFerrari uses a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis and uses a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission to drive the rear wheels. The 0-100km/h sprint takes just 2.6 seconds, with a run to 300km/h done in 21.9 seconds.
Now 76, Hagar notes that the car is simply too fast for him to enjoy any more. In a release from auctioneer Barrett-Jackson, Hagar notes “this is undoubtedly my favourite car I’ve ever owned.”
“It’s an incredible machine and I’ve adored it since I took delivery of it in 2015, but the time has come to pass it on to someone else who will hopefully enjoy it as much as I have.”
Hagar’s car has covered just 1100 miles (1700km) and the music legend will be on stage when the car is auctioned on January 27, 2024.
The LaFerrari isn’t Hagar’s first experience with the Prancing Horse. The rock star has owned a number of Ferraris including a 2005 599 GTB, a 1972 365 GTB ‘Daytona’ and reportedly purchased a ‘sensible’ four-seater Ferrari 400i in 1984 when his son was born.
In the meantime, enjoy a peak slice of 1980s music video awesomeness with Hagar, a wild yellow and red jumpsuit, a Ferrari 512BB, lots of hair and the classic hit, I Can’t Drive 55…
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