Lapo Elkanngrandson of Gianni Agnelli, founder of Fiat and creator of one of the largest fortunes in Italy, he is in addition to a figure who has been surrounded by scandals and extravagances, a confessed lover of speed and, therefore, … hence, supercars. This May one of the most famous vehicles in his collection that he customized himself, a Ferrari 458 ‘Army’was sold at an event held in Monaco by the auction house RM Sotheby’s for 466,250 euros.
It was in 2010 when under the program Ferrari Tailor Made, an outlet for creative and personalized ideas from the Italian company, designed this military finish showing the world that desires come true when you have money. This project was also carried out by the creative and design company of Elkann, Independent Ideas (founded in 2007), and served to relaunch this service of the Maranello-based house.
Lapo Elkann with the Ferrari 458 customized with ‘Army’ motif
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The model in question presents a unique camouflage pattern in the world which not only covers the body panels, but goes further with really fine details such as applications on alloy wheels, badges, brake calipers or grills. For its part, the interior maintains that ‘Army’ touch on the dashboard, door panels and seats, but with a different color combination, in this case in beige and chocolate brown, while the badges have a red tone. . Even the elements made of carbon fiber have been painted in military green, preserving the visible fiber and the engine cover and moldings also have a military treatment. Lowered the hood, this example has a 4.5 liter V8 engine associated with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
The interior follows the Army pattern in beige and chocolate brown.
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The supercar was in Elkann’s complete collection until 2016, when it was sold at a charity auction. for a million euros. A year later it would go under the hammer again to end up in the hands of the owner who decided to get rid of it this May after keeping it in impeccable condition. At the time of sale The odometer read 24,482 kilometers.
The best thing about this sale is that a portion of the profits have been donated to charity. The seller has allocated 20% of the final price to Save the Childrenwhile RM Sotheby’s has given the seller’s commission to said organization.
