ChrisEdu
05-04-2009, 05:30 PM
An Australian buyer has just forked over $4 million for what is the most expensive car in the world, according to reports.
The Australian online says European car makers Aston Martin unveiled the One-77 in Italy after teasing Geneva motor show-goers with a technical exhibit and releasing shadowy images last year.
With only a limited number of vehicles available (77) Aston is looking for some very wealthy buyers, and one Australian has apparently already laid down the $200,000 deposit.
It is officially the most expensive car in the world, more than the Bugatti Veyron or Ferrari Enzo.
But unlike those other European cars, this the One-77 will be able to be registered for driving in Australia, as it has the steering wheel fixed on the right.
Aston Martin's sales manager in Australia, Marcel Fabris, said the local buyer wasn't one of his usual customers, and would be investing in "a piece of art," even though it's not as fast, or have the outright performance of the Veyron.
"We don't chase power and torque; an Aston is a complete package," Mr Fabris told The Australian newspaper.
And to those strapped for cash? Mr Fabris has this assessment.
"The most expensive end of the market hasn't budged. The super-rich are insulated enough to continue functioning."
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/newshome/5541924
The Australian online says European car makers Aston Martin unveiled the One-77 in Italy after teasing Geneva motor show-goers with a technical exhibit and releasing shadowy images last year.
With only a limited number of vehicles available (77) Aston is looking for some very wealthy buyers, and one Australian has apparently already laid down the $200,000 deposit.
It is officially the most expensive car in the world, more than the Bugatti Veyron or Ferrari Enzo.
But unlike those other European cars, this the One-77 will be able to be registered for driving in Australia, as it has the steering wheel fixed on the right.
Aston Martin's sales manager in Australia, Marcel Fabris, said the local buyer wasn't one of his usual customers, and would be investing in "a piece of art," even though it's not as fast, or have the outright performance of the Veyron.
"We don't chase power and torque; an Aston is a complete package," Mr Fabris told The Australian newspaper.
And to those strapped for cash? Mr Fabris has this assessment.
"The most expensive end of the market hasn't budged. The super-rich are insulated enough to continue functioning."
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/newshome/5541924