Jeremy Clarkson’s Iconic Ferrari F355 GTS Set for Auction This July
Renowned automotive journalist and television personality Jeremy Clarkson is back in the automotive headlines, not for a new review, but because one of his most beloved cars — a Ferrari F355 GTS — is heading to auction. The iconic sports car, once hailed by Clarkson on Top Gear as the “World’s Greatest Car”, will go under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s Cliveden House auction event in July 2025.
Clarkson first took ownership of the Ferrari in August 1996, after publicly praising it during a Top Gear segment. He drove the car extensively for four years, clocking approximately 6,000 miles before parting ways with it in 2000. The F355 GTS was later passed through three different owners, one of whom received it as part of a giveaway organized by The Sunday Times.
Now, nearly three decades since Clarkson first added the F355 GTS to his garage, the car is making headlines again. RM Sotheby’s has estimated the auction value of the vehicle to be between $245,000 and $300,000 USD. While the price tag may seem steep for a 90s-era Ferrari, several factors justify the valuation: the car has only 15,000 miles on the odometer, underwent a €9,000 service in May 2025, and most significantly, it comes with the added allure of being celebrity-owned.
The Ferrari F355 GTS features a 3.5-liter V8 engine delivering 375 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. One of the most distinguishing features of Clarkson’s particular model is its cream and red sports interior, a color combination rarely seen in F355 GTS models, further adding to its uniqueness and collector appeal.
Interestingly, despite his love for the F355 GTS, Clarkson never purchased another Ferrari after this model. His Top Gear co-hosts, however, took a different route: Richard Hammond acquired a 550 Maranello and 308 GT4, while James May added a 308 GTB, F430, and 458 Speciale to his collection.
The auction of Clarkson’s Ferrari marks a nostalgic moment for fans of both the automotive icon and Ferrari enthusiasts alike, offering a rare chance to own a piece of motoring history with an added dose of Clarkson’s legendary legacy.
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