Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar reminisces about his days with Van Halen and shares why he is selling his 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari, admitting that at 76, his reflexes aren’t what they used to be. Despite this, he remains an enigma in the music industry, continuing to perform with his band, The Circle, while also exploring new endeavors.
Tonight, he will unburden himself from a relic of his hyperactive youth, as he bids farewell to a beloved 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari, a car he simply cannot manage anymore due to his aging reflexes. Hagar made this announcement exclusively to USA TODAY. The car is expected to turn heads, drawing car enthusiasts from around the world to the final weekend at the annual Barrett-Jackson auction.
Hagar, who has possessed this supercar for ten years, is parting with it for the right reasons. At $1.5 million, the LaFerrari is a steal owing to its imposing looks and top-notch specs, and it could potentially fetch triple that amount, given its unique features. Not only did Hagar personally choose the car’s colors to reflect his personal taste, the interior matches that of his private jet.
Fascinatingly, the Italian sports car holds a special place in Hagar’s history. As an interesting twist, the buyer of Hagar’s LaFerrari will receive a one-of-a-kind steering wheel featuring Hagar’s initials and birthday. The musician described the unique incident that marked the beginning of this journey – bumping into none other than Piero Ferrari, the son of legendary founder Enzo.
At the end of the day, the automobile’s massive horsepower, which stands at nearly 1,000 and a top speed of 217 mph, is what truly sets this car apart from the others. Although Hagar’s rational approach has nudged him towards making this substantial change, his passion for speed remains unyielding. He maintains that he isn’t entirely ready to let go of speed, with the anticipation of a new Ferrari Purosangue – and its eye-watering acceleration – in the horizon. So, expect the irrepressible Hagar to continue to live life in the fast lane while creating and thriving in every aspect of his professional and personal life.
