Jeremy Clarkson’s former 1996 Ferrari F355 GTS is heading to auction at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham on November 14, with estimated values reaching up to 250,000 pounds, according to Totalcar.
The car, bearing chassis number ZFFXR42C000106175, represents the only Ferrari the British television presenter ever owned personally. Clarkson took delivery of the Rosso Corsa sports car in August 1996, covering roughly 6,000 miles before parting with it in 2000 as the grand prize for a reader competition.
- Auction Details: Iconic Auctioneers will put the vehicle under the hammer on November 14 in Birmingham.
- Valuation Range: Pre-auction estimates sit between 200,000 and 250,000 pounds, roughly 87 to 108 million forints.
- Provenance: The package includes original correspondence, the service book naming Clarkson as the first owner, and the frame-mounted quote from his VHS special.
Totalcar reported that the 1996 Ferrari carries a valuation of 200,000 to 250,000 pounds.
An identical 1997 F355 GTS in the same color configuration sold through Iconic Auctioneers on August 23, 2025, for 120,375 pounds, or approximately 52 million forints. The considerable premium on Clarkson’s former vehicle reflects its celebrity provenance and documented upkeep.
The vehicle features a Crema leather interior paired with Rosso Corsa carpets and rare factory carbon-backed sport seats. Totalcar noted that the odometer currently displays 24,000 kilometers.
Power comes from the original Tipo F129B V8 engine, which utilizes five valves per cylinder to produce 380 horsepower at 8,250 rpm. The setup routes power through a six-speed manual gearbox rather than the automated F1 transmission.
Documentation accompanying the sale includes order correspondence through Maranello Sales in Egham, the original warranty booklet, manuals, a tool kit, and a car cover. The new buyer also receives a framed guarantee note bearing Clarkson’s signature alongside his declaration from the 1996 VHS release Unleashed on Cars.
