His 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E, according to The Sun, was rare due to being a left-hand drive model.

Recognised for its sleek design, Atkinson bought the McLaren F1 in 1997 for £640,000. Take this 1939 BMW 328, for example, which ShearComfort notes won the Mille Miglia, an open road race. But while most cars would lose value when they are involved in a serious crash, the 240mph F1 is different and its price has continued to rise. He also has others that are more common but show his extensive taste in cars.

He added: ‘It has become part of my life. Click here for 12 facts you may not know about the McLaren F1.

Not only does Atkinson’s collection reflect style and luxury, but exclusivity as well. The Blackadder star, 60, bought the 241mph motor for £640,000 in 1997 and has crashed it twice.

You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. The Sun reports that Atkinson’s Lancia Thema came in left-hand drive, making it unique for a car that resides across the pond. These cars are rare for a reason, as they sport a signature styling and have the insides to match. Atkinson told the Daily Telegraph: ‘Look at a modern supercar of comparable performance and it will be vast, heavy and offer little or no space for your luggage. He crashed it twice, once in 1999 into the back of a Rover in Lancashire. It must be one of the most interesting secondhand cars money can buy: the acting legend behind Mr Bean, Blackadder and more comic legends has owned the seminal supercar since new for 17 years. “But my favorite car is still a McLaren F1, which I have had for 10 years.” It makes sense his favorite car is one that’s focused mostly on performance. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium.

Rowan Atkinson crashed one of the crown jewels of his collection: the McLaren F1.

He likes all kinds of cars and has a variety of brands. A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining lists.

According to ShearComfort, Atkinson has a BMW i3 that he drives around in.

Rowan Atkinson's McLaren car repair costs insurers almost £1 million. Rowan Atkinson walked away when he crashed his McLaren F1, but the insurance bill is thought to be the highest ever in the UK.

Rowan Atkinson has made a bumper profit after selling the £8million supercar he famously crashed twice in one of the UK's biggest ever deals. If they’re fit for James Bond, they must also be fit for Johnny English.

Even more than that, the car is able to go 0 to 60 mph in an amazing 5.2 seconds. “They’re wonderful cars, but I know I could never live with one.” In his comments, Atkinson suggests that it’s Porsche owners he doesn’t find many commonalities with.

They have a crucial place in history that any collector can appreciate. The same source reports that these only go up to 95 mph, which is a lot less than other cars in his garage, including the supercar McLaren F1. Keen motorist Atkinson driving in the Shelby Cup at the Goodwood Revival in his 64 Ford Falcon Sprint (Paul Grover/The Telegraph). The comic actor bought his beloved McLaren F1 in 1997 for around £540,000. After veering off a slippery section of the A605 near Peterborough, it hit a tree and burst into flames. The same source does mention Atkinson’s well-known affinity for Rolls-Royce and that he owned one he drove frequently. Ben Stagg, a senior client manager at specialist insurers RK Harrison, said: ‘It costs between £10-15,000 a year just to keep a McLaren F1 insured off-road in a garage. While some car enthusiasts wouldn't be caught dead one, Atkinson takes the high road, showing he's willing to embrace the future of automobiles. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Comedian Rowan Atkinson has sold his McLaren F1 four years after he made ‘Britain’s biggest car insurance claim’ to repair the vehicle.

We like Rowan Atkinson here at Top Gear. One of the distinguishing characteristics about it are the gull-wing doors that elevate this car to a whole new level of class. The same source notes that it cost Atkinson’s insurance company a heap of money to do the repairs.

Rowan is pleased, but also maybe a bit sad as he did 40,000 miles in it.". Actor Rowan Atkinson aka Mr. Bean crashed and burned his McLaren F1 supercar couple of times, the second accident cost the insurance company $1.4 million in repairs alone. On the other hand, one could argue it’s being a little irresponsible with money. According to experts, the star’s car insurance premium will have risen to up to £60,000 a year as a result of the expensive crash. For one, it’s able to churn out a massive 627 hp.

Embodying its model’s name, this car seems to drift in and out of existence like a specter enough to get people off its trail. Read CAR's original McLaren F1 review here.
Adding even more value to the car is that it’s been in Atkinson’s garage for years, which is only going to increase the bidding price. David Clark, boss of Taylor and Crawley and the man who originally sold Atkinson the F1, confirmed he has sold the car. Atkinson has one in his collection according to the blog Bernice 4 Crosby 27. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. The same source notes its outside exterior is not only meant to look good but be aerodynamic as well. Play it now. ‘They could also insert a limited mileage clause and increase his excess to around half the car’s  total value.’, Expensive: Atkinson, seen with his wife Sunetra, paid £634,500 for the maroon sports car in 1997, but has seen its value soar in recent years, The rare supercar, pictured before the August 2011 crash, can command up to £3.5 million thanks to its limited production of 64 cars, The six-figure payout for the actor's McLaren F1 is the highest insurance bill recorded in Britain.

Even after all the years and miles he racked up on the McLaren F1, Atkinson said goodbye and parted ways with one of his collection's best cars. What really raises eyebrows though, even more than the fact that he crashed a beautiful car, was that the insurance company hit him with a huge bill afterward.

He added: "The McLaren is just so usable, it is a crime not to use it. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Where the Aston Martin Vantage really shines though is in its mechanics underneath. The same source points out its 5.3-liter engine that’s able to do an impressive 389 hp. Rowan Atkinson has made a bumper profit after selling his McLaren F1 super car for £8 million - four years after crashing it and triggering 'Britain's biggest ever insurance claim'. In spite all the value some of these cars has, he’s more curious in experiencing the value rather than earning from it.


Taxpayer picks up £100,000 bill for a 'dead tree' garden at... Vroom service! And it weighs the same as a shopping car. His collection is not only lavish but extensive as well, requiring lots of comfortable parking spaces. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate.

Rowan Atkinson is different though. By the time of the crash, he had recorded 38,000 miles on the odometer. This site, like many others, uses small files called cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. There’s just one brand he refused to ever buy that you won’t find in his garage: Porsche. Taking a look at this supercar’s specs, ShearComfort reports that it comes with an astounding V12 engine. 845898), Rowan Atkinson with his burgundy McLaren F1 in Taylor and Crawley brochure, The luggage set, model and mat that came with Atkinson's F1, Rowan Atkinson’s McLaren F1: from twice-crashed mess to £8m icon, CAR infographic: 11 amazing facts about the McLaren F1, Click here for 12 facts you may not know about the McLaren F1, Read CAR's original McLaren F1 review here. There was interest from around the world and it has gone to a British buyer who will drive it like Rowan did. All registered in England and Wales.

Even more enlightening is that he takes the world of automobiles seriously. The most LOL-worthy things the Internet has to offer. Last year, one model sold for £3.4million. In 2011, after crashing into a hedge in Oxfordshire, his insurance company was handed a £910,000 repair bill in what is thought to be the biggest-ever single car insurance claim. As a celebrity, Atkinson is able to pursue his passion, which happens to be collecting and driving rare cars. But while the 58-year-old star escaped from the wreckage with a broken shoulder, his vehicle – one of just 64 models in the world – did not escape so lightly. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Atkinson's 1989 Lancia Thema 8.32 Series 1 is a sight to behold. It’s not only the most eye-popping but proved to be one of the most expensive ones to maintain over time.

His accident-prone alter ego Mr Bean is every insurer’s nightmare. Atkinson’s burgundy F1 is number 64 out of the run of 107 McLarens ever made and has a unique dark burgundy red paint finish. This was for the second crash, which occurred back in 2011.

His love for Rolls-Royce runs deep. According to ShearComfort, Atkinson’s Aston Martin model year is from 1981.

Starting first with the interior, The Sun reports that it’s decked out with velour upholstery, which is a material that feels similar to velvet. Atkinson lost control of the 240mph car, thought to be worth more than £3million, in August 2011.

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