At 75, he has spent 30 years building his collection of supercars: F40, Enzo, LaFerrari, F50... «more important than cars is a good wife and a good family»

At 75, some dream of a quiet retirement. He continues to inspire car enthusiasts the world over. In a discreet showroom in Japan, this collector nicknamed “Mr. Mura” lines up Ferrari among the most mythical in history: a F40 LMa Enzoa F50a LaFerrari... but also Lamborghini (Formula 1, Reventon...) and virtually unobtainable prototypes. Yet, after a lifetime spent collecting some of the most exclusive cars on the planet, his message is surprisingly simple: «More important than cars is a good wife and a good family.»

A Ferrari collection that seems unreal

When the youtubers from Daily Driven Exotics meet up with the Japanese collector seven years after their first encounter, they discover an almost unreal sight. In front of them, a LaFerrari, an Enzo, an F50 and several historic models carefully preserved in exceptional condition. At 75, the owner impresses as much with his energy as with his encyclopedic knowledge of the cars he owns.

And unlike some billionaires who accumulate cars like financial investments, “Mr. Mura” knows the history of each model down to the last detail. Guests see him handling the hoods himself, recounting the cars' origins, explaining technical evolutions and showing off vintage accessories that have never been opened.

His Ferrari Enzo, for example, comes in a color developed especially for him: an exclusive red called “Rosso Arceta”. As for his F50, it still retains all its original accessories, including the famous Ferrari shoes supplied with the car.

This F40 LM, bought for less than $400,000, is now worth a fortune

Among all the cars on show, one in particular attracts particular attention: the legendary Ferrari F40 LM. This ultra-rare model, of which, according to the collector, only fifteen were ever produced, is now estimated at over $17 million. Yet he bought it some thirty years ago for less than $400,000. It's a story we told recently on Italpassion, when the collector revealed that he had already received an offer in excess of $17 million for this exceptional Ferrari.

In the end, it's not the car's incredible added value that's most striking. It's what he plans to do with the money. According to those close to him, he would like to donate half the money to charity when the time comes to part with his collection.

Ferraris become investments... in spite of himself

As the tour progresses, the figures become dizzying. His Ferrari Enzo would have cost around $600,000 at the time. His F50 around $400,000. A 288 GTO for around $200,000.

In hindsight, these purchases look like perfect investments. Yet there's every reason to believe that the collector never bought these cars purely for speculation. The models are driven, maintained and documented with almost obsessive care. Even his LaFerrari, whose battery replacement recently cost him nearly $250,000, continues to be preserved as a central piece in the collection.

“Cars are not the most important thing”.”

But the most memorable moment of the visit came neither in front of the F40 LM nor the Enzo. At the end of the meeting, visitors asked the collector what advice he would give to young car enthusiasts.

His answer is surprisingly simple: be yourself, do what you love and enjoy life. Then he adds a phrase that sums up his entire philosophy: «Cars are wonderful, but more important than cars is a good wife and a good family.» Behind the millions, the mythical cars and the unobtainable models, he remains above all a passionate man who understands that the greatest riches are not parked in a garage.