In a materialistic world such as ours, automobiles form a major part of the allure. Luxury brands and brands with rich racing legacies have always been the destination of choice for people who want to flaunt the unrivaled wealth they own. While some just want to own a part of history, others go to major lengths to ensure that what they own is caged, or rather housed, in a way that speaks volumes about their affluence. McLaren and their storied history in F1 is one accolade everybody wants a piece of.
Ayrton Senna and McLaren forged an undying dynasty in the annals of Formula 1 history. So much so that the team decided to dedicate a 659 bhp monster to the man. Out of this was born the McLaren Senna. The mid-engine sports car is McLaren’s ode to Senna’s legacy with the team and in the sport. According to them, “Inspired by one of McLaren’s greatest racing drivers, the McLaren Senna is utterly dedicated to allowing the driver to be the best they can possibly be.”
Naturally, this is one of the most sought-after pieces of automotive art that a person can buy. And $350,000,000 worth tech-entrepreneur, Adrian Portelli did so! But that wasn’t it. He wanted more! According to The Trillionaire Life on Instagram, “A businessman in Melbourne has craned his $3,000,000 McLaren Senna GTR car into his $39,000,000 penthouse apartment!”
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“Adrian Portelli, an entrepreneur and tech businessman, wants the collectable car to act as the penthouse’s ‘centerpiece’.”
It must have been a big day for Portelli. However, caging the Senna may have not gone down so well with the fans online.
Fans quote Fast and Furious after McLaren Senna’s owner plans to cage the beast
Automotive fans can be a bit too protective about their beloved passion. And as soon as this news of the Senna being made a centerpiece went viral, fans rushed to Instagram to share their reactions. Rather than being in awe, they decided to poke some fun at Portelli at the expense of the Fast and Furious franchise.
One fan wrote, “Burnouts on the 57th floor hit different.” While another commented, “Fast and furious members are on the way.”
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“Fast and furious 11 gonna have this car driving out the window and to the highway with no scratches”
“Dominic toretto is on the way”
“Is he thinking to pull off fast and furious scene?”
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If you could get your hands on one of these, would you go down Portelli’s path? Or let it loose on the streets where it was meant to be?