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JUST IN: Lewis Hamilton Finally Finds His ‘Dream Car’ — Legendary Ferrari Sat in a Dusty Garage for Over 30 Years

Lewis Hamilton has fulfilled a childhood dream after finally taking ownership of one of the most iconic Ferraris ever produced — the legendary Ferrari F40.

The seven-time Formula 1 world champion revealed the remarkable story this week, explaining that the particular F40 had been sitting in a garage, covered in dust, for more than 30 years. Rather than walking away from the neglected supercar, Hamilton saw something special and decided to bring it back to life. �

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Hamilton’s connection with the F40 goes far beyond its value or performance. He has previously described the model as the car he dreamed about owning as a child. Even after selling his wider collection of road cars in 2025, Hamilton singled out the F40 as the one car he would still love to have. �

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From dusty garage to Maranello

After finding the low-mileage F40, Hamilton reportedly sent it to Ferrari in Maranello, where specialists spent weeks restoring the machine. The result is a beautifully revived example of one of Ferrari’s most famous road cars. �

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The F40 itself carries enormous historical significance. Produced between 1987 and 1992, only 1,315 examples were built. It was also the final road car personally approved by Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari before his death in 1988. �

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For Hamilton, however, the significance is personal.

He described his newly restored F40 as “the car of my dreams”, explaining that his fascination with the model dates back to childhood. His decision to have the car with him when he first arrived at Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters further underlines just how important the F40 has been to him. �

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A remarkable twist after selling his collection

The discovery comes only a year after Hamilton revealed that he had sold his extensive collection of luxury cars and had become more interested in art. At the time, he said that if he were ever to get another car, the F40 would be the obvious choice. �

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Now, that wish has become reality.

And perhaps the most fascinating part of the story is that Hamilton did not simply purchase a showroom-perfect example. He found a forgotten Ferrari that had spent decades gathering dust — and gave it a second life.

With Hamilton now preparing for another chapter of his Ferrari journey, fans will be watching closely to see whether the newly restored F40 eventually appears on the road or at one of Ferrari’s famous circuits.

The bottom line: Lewis Hamilton’s “dream car” was hiding in a garage for more than three decades. Now, after a Ferrari restoration worthy of the legend itself, the F40 finally belongs to the seven-time world champion. �

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