Sebastian Vettel, a four-time F1 world champion, boasts a great car collection. Over the years, he has owned several great, unique models of cars from brands such as Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes, among others. But now, after his retirement, the news of his first let-go has come up after a listing under the driver’s name was spotted for his 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition.
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This car has been part of Vettel’s private collection for the past 10 years but has never been used, with only 93 miles on the odometer. The Black Edition of the GT-R includes a number of extras, such as red-on-black Recaro racing seats, a carbon fiber spoiler, and 20-inch alloy wheels from Rays. A 3.8-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine producing 545 horsepower powers the GT-R and is capable of reaching 0-60 in just 2.7 seconds. The asking price for this beast is $267,000 or 250,000 euros.
The condition of the car, as per the crash, has been described as “Visually as well as technically an absolutely new vehicle, which represents a unique opportunity for collectors, especially because of the holder history.”
Vettel also let go of eight of his supercars in 2021. However, the reason behind the previous sale and the current sale remains unknown. While some speculate it to be a contribution towards his environmental activism, others just believe it to be liquidating his assets post-retirement.
Sebastian Vettel’s previously owned cars and current collection
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It is not uncommon for car enthusiasts, including professional racers like Vettel, to have a collection of high-end vehicles. In 2021, he put eight cars up for sale, including a 2016 LaFerrari, a 2004 Enzo, a 1996 F50, and a 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale, among others. There was also a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series and a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
Formula One F1 – Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan – October 9, 2022 Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel during the drivers parade ahead of the race REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Currently, according to 21motoring, the German is believed to have a Ferrari California T, Ferrari F430, Ferrari 488 GTB, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin DBX, and Ferrari F40, among others. According to the website, the most expensive of the lot is the F430 worth nearly $312,000.
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While it is unclear why Vettel is selling the car, it is sure to attract a lot of interest from collectors and car enthusiasts due to its impressive specifications and connection to a racing legend. For the time being, we can only wait and see what Vettel does next after his retirement from Formula 1.
