Richard Ashcroft’s old Ferrari is now up for grabs at £44,990, complete with the musician’s autograph.
This 1998 Ferrari 456 GTA, once owned by the former lead singer of The Verve, boasts impressive specs, including a top speed of 192mph and a 5.5-litre V12 engine with 436bhp.
Ashcroft, now 52, drove this silver supercar during the band’s late 90s peak, a period marked by hits like
“Bitter Sweet Symphony,” “The Drugs Don’t Work,” and “Lucky Man.”
Originally costing over £160,000 when it rolled off the production line 26 years ago, this sleek vehicle is now available for less than a quarter of its initial price.
The car, sold by Furlonger Specialist Cars, has clocked only 45,875 miles—an average of about 1,764 miles per year, or just under five miles a day.
Adding to its unique charm, Ashcroft’s signature in silver pen adorns the inside of the sun visor on the front passenger seat.
The listing for the car reads: “1998 Ferrari 456 GTA – Ex-Richard Ashcroft for sale.”
Furlonger Specialist Cars describes the vehicle as “remarkably well-presented,” featuring a Grigio Titanio exterior paired with a Nero leather interior.
The car’s history is well-documented. Initially supplied by HR Owen in October 1998 to a Mr. Stanley, the Ferrari covered just 2,498 miles by January 2000. It was maintained by Ferrari main dealers during its early years and later by various marque specialists.
The car has been sold by Furlonger on multiple occasions, making it well-known to their sales and workshop team. The 456 GTA comes with its original service book, handbooks, leather bookpack, spare key with red master fob, and a comprehensive history folder containing numerous invoices, receipts, MOT certificates, and more.
The description also highlights the car’s distinguished design by Pietro Camardella of Pininfarina. The 456 sits on a tubular steel space-frame chassis with a one-piece carbon composite bonnet and aluminum body panels.
The 456’s name refers to the cubic displacement per cylinder, featuring a 5.5L V12 engine derived from the Dino V6, producing 436hp and reaching speeds up to 192mph.
This beautifully maintained Ferrari represents a unique piece of rock and roll history, making it a coveted item for car enthusiasts and fans of Richard Ashcroft alike.
SOURCE: Richard Ashcroft’s old Ferrari selling for £44,990…and he’s even signed it
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