A service technician just introduced a $2.5 million Ferrari F40 to a lamppost.
The world's highest-mileage F40, bearing the UK registration 'F40PRX', met its fate on January 16th when a routine test drive turned catastrophic on the A5 at Markyate, north of London.
When Legends Meet Lampposts
Video circulating on social media shows the aftermath: a Ferrari F40 lying on its side, front clamshell ripped clean off, and interior plastic coverings fluttering in the breeze—evidence the car was undergoing service when disaster struck.
The driver reportedly lost control before colliding with a lamppost. Fortunately, he walked away without serious injury.
His pride? That's another story.
Supercar Test Drive Gone Sideways
This isn't just any F40. It's reportedly the highest-mileage example in existence, now sporting considerably more damage than miles.
The Ferrari F40 remains automotive royalty with specs that still impress nearly four decades after its debut:
- 471 horsepower from a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8
- 426 lb-ft of torque channeled through a proper 5-speed manual
- Zero electronic nannies to save you from yourself
That last point proved particularly relevant for our unfortunate technician.
A Costly Reminder
The F40 has always demanded respect. Its raw, unfiltered character made it the last Ferrari personally approved by Enzo himself.
It doesn't suffer fools. It doesn't forgive mistakes.
A service technician just learned that lesson at approximately $2.5 million per class.
For owners of automotive unicorns, perhaps the moral is simple: when your F40 needs service, make sure the technician's skill matches the car's pedigree.
Or better yet, drive it to the shop yourself.
The exact circumstances remain unclear, but one thing's certain—someone's having a very bad day at the office.
And an insurance adjuster is about to have a very interesting claim form to process.
