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SPONSORED BY he’d raced 13 Ferraris, won in 11 of them, and come close to winning at Le Mans and Sebring. He went on to add: “It is rather disappointing that winning with Ferrari does not have the kudos of being a pop star.” He was referring to his friend Nick Mason having already taken delivery of two F40s – one for himself and one for Pink Floyd band-mate David Gilmour. The car has covered just 3600 miles.

2007 Bugatti Veyron

Few cars have shaken the foundations of the motoring world quite like the incredible Veyron – the world’s fastest car when it was launched, yet luxurious enough to be used as a grand tourer. Originally destined for Belgium, Veyron no. 078 was PDI’d on 14 March 2007 at Bugatti Automobiles SAS. The car became part of a well known collection, and was used sparingly before being purchased by its first UK owner in 2009, with a mere 550km on the clock. By 2012, when the Bugatti had covered just 871km, it was repurchased by the original UK selling dealer, put into storage and then sold to its second British owner. The Veyron was then purchased by its third UK keeper in late 2017 with 2050km. Since its arrival here, the Veyron has been maintained by HR Owen Bugatti.

1991 Schuppan 962CR P1

With Group C endurance racing capturing the hearts and minds of motor sport enthusiasts around the world in the 1980s, numerous road-going projects sprung up. One of the most famous is the Schuppan 962CR.

Using a Porsche 956/962 as a base, the plan was to use a Reynard carbonfibre chassis with bodywork styled by Mike Simcoe. Sadly the plan didn’t work out, and just six cars (two LM models and two CRs) were built. This example was the project’s prototype and development car, and based on a racing machine that had competed at Le Mans in 1990.

It would later enter private ownership, spending some time in France before being brought back to the UK, where it has since been fully refurbished and retrimmed.

2013 McLaren P1

When the McLaren P1 arrived it was, as with its F1 predecessor, at the cutting edge of racing tech. Based around a carbonfibre monocoque, it boasts a 727bhp 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 and 177bhp motor. The

SPONSORED BY total 903bhp is sent to the rear wheels via a sevenspeed dual-clutch ’box.

Further F1 tech includes Instant Power Assist System, and a Drag Reduction System to operate the rear wing. The Frank

1990 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S

Stephenson-penned P1 generates 600kg of downforce at 160mph. This unique model wears a bespoke purple MSO exposed-carbon finish, complemented with silver rims and yellow calipers.

The Pantera had much going for it: Italian flair teamed with US muscle. But by 1975 Ford had disengaged over quality concerns, which left Alejandro de Tomaso to further develop the car’s performance and aerodynamics. The GT5 appeared in 1980, with wheelarch extensions that only got bigger with the GT5-S model of 1984. This also brought better brakes, larger wheels and a glassfibre bodykit with an air dam and side skirts. Just 183 GT5-S cars were built, and this one has sat in a collection for 27 years, with just two prior owners. It’s said to be the last GT5-S registered new in the UK.

1981 Porsche 930 Turbo

Although the concept of turbocharging had been around for many years, it was the pioneering developments of BMW and Porsche in the 1970s that thrust the word ‘Turbo’ to the forefront of performance motoring and beyond.

The 930 Turbo’s 3.0litre, later 3.3, flat-six was needed to homologate racing cars, and in roadgoing form developed

256-296bhp. The current owner bought this example in May 2021 from three-time British Touring Car Champion Gordon Shedden. Its engine has undergone a full rebuild by RPM Technik. The car also has rare Dr Fuhrmann orthopaedic seats; an £1800 option at the time, which meant not many buyers ticked that box on the order sheet.

1991 Jaguar XJR-15

Based on the Le Manswinning XJR-9, the XJR-15 was Tom Walkinshaw Racing’s response to the XJ220, and was the world’s first Kevlar and carbonfibre production car. Designed by Tony Southgate and styled by Peter Stevens, just 53 XJR-15s were built. This example took part in the Jaguar Intercontinental Challenge, with owner Matt Aitken taking the wheel at Monaco and Silverstone, while David Leslie took over at Spa Francorchamps. The current, third owner has had it for more than 12 years.

It’s in original condition, having done fewer than 1000 miles. It can sprint to 60mph in 2.8 seconds, and top out at 205mph.

The Rarest Cars In The World At Hampton Court Palace

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