Mike Tyson’s former Ferrari F50 sells for nearly R80m

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Mike Tyson’s former Ferrari F50 sells for nearly R80m
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The auctioneers said the car, which had around 10,000km on the clock, was bought new by Tyson in 1995 and he owned it for four years before reselling it

This F50 was formerly owned by the heavyweight boxing champion. Picture: SUPPLIED

With only 359 units built, the F50 is a rare car to start with, but this particular example’s association with the former heavyweight boxing champion elevated its value. Auctioneers Gooding & Company said the car, which had around 10,000km on the odometer, was bought new by Tyson in 1995. He owned it for four years before reselling it.

Built around a lightweight carbon fibre tub, the two-seater scorched from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds and reached a top speed of 325km/h.

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