Incredibly rare Ferrari supercar originally owned by Xmas hit singer is up for auction

A unique, one-of-a-kind Ferrari that was originally owned by a music icon is up for sale

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The stunning supercar, said to be perhaps the world’s finest example of the iconic Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, has been offered by marque experts at Bell Sport & Classic

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Hailed as the “greatest car in the world, ever” by Jeremy Clarkson, the F355 was renowned for its performance and luxury when it was first produced in the early 90s

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With the ability to reach 62mph in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 184mph, the F355 eclipsed its contemporary rivals such as the Honda NSX and Lotus Esprit

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This particular model is understood to be a unique “one of one” car thanks to its rare “Blu Scuro Micalizzato” colour, complete with Crema hide and Blu carpets

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Dubbed the "Holy grail" by specialists, this F355 was previously owned as new by rock and blues musicians Chris Rea - renowned for his Christmas hit "Driving Home for Christmas"

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Bell Sport & Classic's Tim Kearns said: "This sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire the 355 everyone wants: an early right-hand drive, ‘2.7 Motronic’, non-airbag, manual Berlinetta in a timeless specification"

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