Sammy Hagar's LaFerrari Auction Hits a Speed Bump: Needs a New Battery!

Rock Legend's Sale Stalled as Supercar Goes Dead in the Water—Blame It on Aging Reflexes!

NEWS  Electric Vehicles  January 28, 2024  Reading time: 3 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

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Rockstar and car aficionado Sammy Hagar is known for his electrifying performances on stage and his sizzling passion for wheels off it. However, it seems even the most rock-solid plans can hit a roadblock, or in this case, a battery block. Hagar's attempt to part ways with his prized possession, a sleek LaFerrari, has hit a snag as the supercar finds itself stranded with a dead battery.

 

Hagar, the former frontman of the iconic band Van Halen, boasts an impressive collection of automobiles that could make any gearhead's heart skip a beat. From vintage classics to modern marvels, his garage is a testament to his undying love affair with four-wheeled wonders. But even for a seasoned collector like Hagar, bidding adieu to a beloved ride can be as painful as a guitar string snap.

The saga began with much fanfare and anticipation as Hagar announced his intention to auction off his 2015 LaFerrari through Barrett-Jackson. With bids expected to soar into the stratosphere, enthusiasts were gearing up for a showdown of epic proportions. However, fate had other plans as the auction ground to a screeching halt, courtesy of a battery on its last legs.

 

In a candid confession to USA Today, Hagar revealed the bitter truth behind his decision to part with the LaFerrari: the inevitable march of time:

"My eyesight, my reflexes, they aren’t what they need to be to drive this car, so I decided someone else needs to enjoy it"

Little did he know that the car itself would throw a spanner in the works, quite literally, with a battery that had decided to call it quits.

As if the irony couldn't get any richer, a thorough inspection by Barrett-Jackson confirmed the worst—the LaFerrari's battery had reached its expiry date, leaving the auction in a state of limbo. And while replacing a battery in your run-of-the-mill sedan might not break the bank, in the realm of $1.4 million hybrid supercars, it's a different story altogether.

 Reports suggest that the cost of battery replacement could rival the GDP of a small nation, with figures ranging from eye-watering to downright ludicrous.

But fear not, fellow petrolheads, for there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Hagar's LaFerrari, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, is set to make its triumphant return to the auction block later this year. Mark your calendars for October 10-13, 2024, where the bidding war is expected to reach fever pitch, coinciding conveniently with Hagar's 77th birthday.

In a bittersweet farewell, Hagar bid adieu to his beloved LaFerrari, acknowledging that all good things must come to an end:

"If I could just park that car in my living room and sit in it with some popcorn and watch movies, I’d do it. But these cars, all cars, are meant to be driven."

And while he may part with his prized possession, one thing is for certain—Sammy Hagar's love affair with the open road will endure, battery or no battery.

 

 IMAGES CREDITS: SAMMY HAGAR / BARRETT-JACKSON