Ralph Lauren is an established businessman and a well-respected gearhead. Thanks to his career as a successful fashion designer and a passion for automobiles, Mr. Lauren has assembled one of the greatest private car collections in the world.
There’s no doubt that Ralph Lauren is an avid and passionate car enthusiast. His garage is home to motoring royalty ranging from Bugattis other Porsches to McLaren’s other Ferraris. You name it, he has it.
Aside from owning a fashion empire worth many billions, Lauren finds great pleasure in acquiring and showcasing some of the wildest and most expensive cars money can buy. Particularly in shows organized by the fashion giant where many of his four-wheeled possessions share space with supermodels wearing some of the trendiest outfits.
It’s natural for mere mortals to stand in awe and listen to the eye-watering prices that Lauren paid for his cars. But have you ever wondered how much his entire car collection is worth? Here’s VINwiki-founder Ed Bolian, John Temerian (founder of Curated), and John Ficarra from Ficarra Classic, appraising the billionaire’s exotic car library.
Let’s Start With Ralph Lauren’s 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic
While Lauren owns several iconic cars, the team only managed to find 55 of them. According to Ed Bolian, there’s no directory to source the cars and get an accurate number. But he is of the opinion that the fashion billionaire owns far more than what the team managed to dig up, of which one happens to the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic.
Only four cars were produced, and only two of them survived. Both were winners of many auto shows, including Pebble Beach. The first car found a new owner in 2010, with the transaction reported to be in the range of $38 to $40 million, making it the most expensive car up to that point. Lauren’s 57SC is objectively in better condition, so the team priced it at a significant premium.
In terms of prices, Ed Bolain values Lauren’s 57SC Atlantic at $100 million, and so does John Ficarra. John Temerian, on the other hand, values the car slightly above, at $110 million. But later, Ficarra upped the price to $150 million, given the significance and that it won’t sell short of today’s most expensive car—the $142 million Mercedes-Benz SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe.
The Ferrari 250 LM and GTO Are Part Of Lauren’s All-red Collection
Next comes one of the most expensive items in Ralph Lauren’s automobile library. Part of his all-red-car collection, this car is probably the most revered classic ever made. The 250 GTO is a famous entrant for breaking previous auction records, with a staggering sale price of $70 million.
Additionally, Lauren also happens to be in possession of a 250LM, which is yet another tifosi special. Anyone who is in the world of classic Ferraris knows the significance and rarity of the 250LM. Ed Bolian values Lauren’s 250LM at $25 million, while John Temerian and John Ficarra puts it at $35 million.
As for Lauren’s Ferrari 250 GTO, Ed and John Ficarra—owing to its provenance—values the car at $85 million and $90 million, respectively, while Temerian puts it at $80 million. That is, if it ever comes up for sale.
Another red Ferrari in his stable is the F40. No doubt, given the rich heritage and being the last Ferrari to be signed off by the legend himself, the F40 would go down as a great investment. When new, the F40 was worth around $400,000, and today decent examples cost anywhere between $1.5 million and $2 million. However, according to John Temerian, Lauren’s F40 is worth at least $3.3 million, with Ed and Ficarra pricing the car at $3.5 million and $3.4 million, respectively.
Ralph Lauren Owns Three McLaren F1s
According to the team, Ralph Lauren is in possession of three McLaren F1s—two road cars and one LM. If you didn’t know, only five McLaren F1 LMs are in existence, with three being rumored to be part of the Brunei collection and two in the United States. Ralph Lauren’s McLaren F1 LM is valued at $40 million by Temerian, while Ficarra puts it at $35 million. Ed claims the car is worth at least $50 million, with futures prices knocking at the door of $100 million.
As for the road cars, Ed values Lauren’s two McLaren F1s at $22 million each, Ficarra at $18 million, and Temerian at $20 million, assuming they are ever put up for sale. The appraising trio moves on to other cars in Lauren’s collection, including the 1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK “Count Trossi,” Jaguar D-Type, Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Mille Miglia, and many more.
All told, Ralph Lauren’s entire car collection is estimated to be worth north of $600 million, making it one of, if not the most valuable car collection in the United States. Ed Bolian estimates Ralph Laurens’s car collection at $640 million, Ficarra at $700 million, and Temerian values the collection to be worth $610 million.
Source: VINwiki
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