Imagine walking through a peaceful English village and coming face to face with a procession of Ferrari worth more than 60 million euros. Yet this is precisely the unlikely scene that unfolded in the Cotswolds, where Supercar Driver brought together some of the most iconic Ferraris in history for a two-day road trip. An exceptional gathering that proves a Ferrari is meant to be driven, not just left to gather dust in a garage.
Twelve Legendary Ferraris on English Roads
The convoy was enough to turn every head. Twelve Ferraris from the legendary «F-Cars» lineage were gathered—six F40s, two 288 GTOs, two F50s, one Enzo, and one LaFerrari—along with a spectacular Daytona SP3, bringing the total to 13 Ferraris. Such a gathering is virtually unheard of, given how rare, prized, and often confined to private collections these models have become.
The convoy set off from Tom Hartley Jr.’s new showroom before the owners headed out onto the small country roads. At every stop, the same scene played out: traffic slowed to a crawl, passersby pulled out their phones, and the villages seemed to come to a standstill in the face of this impressive lineup of Ferraris. In Broadway, the convoy literally captured the attention of the entire town, drawing a crowd that came to admire these cars—which are almost never seen gathered in one place.
Ferraris Finally Returning to Their True Calling
The goal of Supercar Driver was clear: to remind people that these legendary models were designed to be driven. The organizers regret that most of these Ferraris now spend their days in garages, as their value has skyrocketed in recent years.
For many owners, the experience was one of a kind. Some were even taking their F40 out on the road for the first time. They all describe the same sensation: a demanding car, without electronic aids, that conveys every detail to the driver and delivers a driving experience that’s become almost impossible to find in modern sports cars. Seeing several F40s on the road together is, in fact, a sight almost as impressive as driving one yourself.
A visit to Nick Mason before the Nigel Mansell surprise
On the second day, the convoy treated itself to a very exclusive stop at the home of Nick Mason, Pink Floyd’s drummer and a passionate Ferrari collector. His famous F40, which he bought new, has a unique feature: a specially modified rear window designed to improve visibility—a detail that makes his car instantly recognizable.
The tour of his private collection remained private, but the Ferraris lined up in front of his garden were already an exceptional sight.
The finale held another big surprise with the arrival of Nigel Mansell. The former Formula 1 world champion, who drove for Ferrari, shared some memories of his time behind the wheel of an F40, which he described as a true race car approved for the road. He also revealed that he had owned as many as 35 Ferraris over the course of his life, before concluding with a statement that perfectly sums up the spirit of this adventure: «I love Ferrari, and I love Ferrari cars.»
Beyond the astronomical value of the convoy, estimated at nearly 50 million pounds (about 60 million euros), this road trip will be remembered above all as a demonstration of what these Ferraris truly represent: exceptional machines that truly come into their own when they leave museums and private collections to take to the road.
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