A 24-year-old staffer working for a local high-end car restoration workshop called Mechatronik recently made headlines in German media after crashing a red 1990 Ferrari F40, which was listed for sale at close to $3.3 million.
In an effort to garner some extra customer attention, the dealership had decided to display the prized possession at the Motorworld car show, which was just 18 kilometers away. They handed the keys over to the young employee for the occasion. As the boy-racer was taking the Ferrari F40 down the Engelbert Tunnel, not far from the dealership, the crash occurred.
Authorities said that while in the tunnel, the Ferrari suddenly veered right and slammed straight into the wall. It is yet unclear whether the accident was caused by mechanical failure or the young worker taking the car for a joyride and driving at excessive speeds, but an investigation is underway. The driver of the F40 is said to be uninjured, although the car itself has been badly damaged.
The Ferrari F40 is one of the most iconic and desirable supercars of all time from the Prancing Horse brand, as it was the last Ferrari personally approved by the late Enzo Ferrari. It was produced from 1987 to 1992, with a total of just over 1,300 units built.
Notably, this is not the first time that an employee of Mechatronik crashed one of their cars, Auto, Motor und Sport reports. Back in 2013, another one of their workers allegedly totaled a classic Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. The driver also escaped that accident unharmed. Following that incident, the company reportedly made taking a performance driving course mandatory for their employees.
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Contrary to expectations, the out-of-control car did not crash into the young man’s vehicle. Nevertheless, the young man sustained injuries when he leaped into the wall.
