Rod Stewart spent nearly three years hunting for his dream car, and when he finally found it, he built a Celtic FC–themed garage just to park it in. That car is the LaFerrari, one of only 499 ever made, capable of hitting 217 mph and going from 0 to 60 in under three seconds. It is more than a car. For Stewart, it is proof that even at 78, the thrill of the chase is alive and well.
The LaFerrari is not just about speed. It is Ferrari’s first hybrid, with a V12 engine and electric motor combining for 950 horsepower. Stewart has been obsessed with cars since the 1970s, and this one might be the crown jewel of his collection. Fans say it feels like watching him take a victory lap after decades of music, tours, and life in the spotlight, but this time behind the wheel instead of on stage.
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Fans could not get enough. One called his car collection “a reflection of an entire era of rock and roll.” Another joked that seeing Rod behind the wheel of a LaFerrari was “like seeing Mick Jagger buy a spaceship.” The comments were filled with respect, nostalgia, and a little envy. For longtime fans, it was a reminder that Stewart is still living life with the same fire that made him a star.
This passion has not always been easy. Stewart once grabbed a shovel and helped fill potholes near his home in Essex because his Ferraris could not make it down the road. Last year he even said he might sell many of his Italian sports cars because the bad roads were making it impossible to enjoy them. That is why his latest joyride in a Ferrari F8 Tributo feels like a small, personal triumph.
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Arriving at his son’s football match in a white F8 Tributo, Stewart looked like he was back in his element. The two-seater car turned heads instantly. His wife Penny Lancaster drove separately in a Mercedes, sparking playful fan chatter about whether the Ferrari was “too small for a supermodel.” Others praised his style, saying only Rod could make showing up to a kids’ game look like a red carpet moment.
Rod Stewart’s story has always been about passion, reinvention, and doing things his own way. From shoveling potholes to buying one of the rarest Ferraris on earth, he proves that rock and roll spirit does not fade with age. Follow Rod Stewart on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you love cars, music, and the kind of life stories that keep you inspired, Rod is not done giving you something to talk about.