Sebastian Vettel has put up for sale eight cars from his private collection, including five Ferraris collected during his time with the Italian Formula 1 team.
It’s not clear why exactly the German, who no longer races for Ferrari, has chosen to sell the cars, but Aston Martin confirmed it had nothing to do with him joining the team for the 2021 season.
Vettel, who lives a relatively private life, is a keen car collector and has an impressive collection which includes an Ayrton Senna McLaren and Nigel Mansell’s world championship winning Williams FW14 from the 1992 season.
The cars have been listed via dealer Tom Hartley Jr, who posted details of the sale on his website. Two cars have so far been sold.
“We are very pleased to be able to share with you some of our latest arrivals, all coming direct from the collection of four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel. All these cars are located, registered and taxes paid in Switzerland,” Hartley Jr wrote on social media.
The cars up for sale
2016 Ferrari LaFerrari (Sold)
A very late production car that was ordered by and delivered new to Sebastian.
2004 Ferrari Enzo (POA)
Arguably the finest example offered for sale anywhere with only 1,790km from new. Benefits from a fantastic service history and Ferrari ‘Red Book’ Classiche certification
1996 Ferrari F50 (Sold)
A very original and low mileage example, with just 6,940km from new
2016 Ferrari F12TDF (£750,000)
A car that boasts many special features and just 1,200km from new
2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale (£350,000)
A very special spec, single owner example with just over 3,000km from new
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG ‘Black Series’ (£275,000)
A single owner example with only 2,800km from new
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing (£175,000)
A very high and stunning spec example with single ownership and just 6,928km from new
2002 BMW Z8 Roaster (£175,000)
Only 21,700km from new and presented in fantastic condition throughout
He’s probably making room for a pale yellow Opel Kadett.