Rock icon and business mogul Sammy Hagar has added another successful venture to his portfolio. At the recent Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, Hagar sold his custom 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari for a jaw-dropping $4.25 million—far exceeding the car’s original MSRP of $1.4 million. Known for his philosophy of balancing life’s thrills with smart financial decisions, Hagar once again demonstrated his knack for high-stakes success.
The LaFerrari, Ferrari’s flagship hybrid supercar, was originally acquired by Hagar directly from the automaker. This particular example stands out with its rare, customized creamy cappuccino exterior—a departure from Ferrari’s typical red or black color schemes. The car’s unique finish, combined with its limited production and celebrity ownership, contributed to its impressive sale price.
Designed as Ferrari’s ultimate expression of engineering, the LaFerrari is powered by a 6.3-liter V12 engine paired with an electric motor, generating a combined 949 horsepower. With its cutting-edge hybrid technology, the car offers both blistering performance and reduced emissions—marking Ferrari’s transition into the era of sustainable speed. Capable of reaching 60 mph in under three seconds and boasting a top speed of over 217 mph, it remains a dream car for collectors.
Hagar, best known for his solo career and time as frontman for Van Halen, has long embraced his passion for cars, especially high-performance models. The sale of the LaFerrari not only adds to his string of smart business decisions but also reflects the increasing value of rare, well-maintained hypercars in the collector market.
At press time, the buyer’s identity remained undisclosed, which is common for high-value vehicle transactions. However, whoever the new owner is now holds a piece of rock and automotive history.
Elizabeth Puckett
[…] Barrett-Jackson delivered another spectacular auction at the 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction, with total sales surpassing $56.6 million. The four-day event, held from October 10-13, featured 794 collectible vehicles that generated over $55 million, achieving a 99.9 percent sell-through rate. The sale of 429 automobilia items added an additional $1.6 million to the total, reinforcing the growing popularity of collector car memorabilia. […]