This Ferrari F40 Faced A Double Decker Problem When Leaving An Exhibition
A Ferrari F40 left an exhibition in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, and merged onto a road where a double-decker bus was driving. Fortunately, the bus driver braked in time.
A red Ferrari F40 nearly collided with a double-decker bus while leaving a classic car exhibition in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. Images spread in local media show how the sports car merges onto Repulse Bay Road as a bus from line 973 approaches. The bus driver braked hard and avoided the impact. At Motor.es we review the history of the Ferrari F40, the model that starred in this incident.
The incident occurred on Saturday, November 7, next to the hotel The Repulse Bay, which hosted the exhibition The Repulse Bay Motoring Classics. The official event took place that day between 14:00 and 18:30. The maneuver was recorded by spectators who were waiting for cars at the exit.
In the video, the F40 moves from a secondary road to the merge. The bus travels on the main road and has to stop when the Ferrari is already occupying part of its path. Afterward, the car continues the maneuver and drives away.
Passengers Lost Their Balance, But No Injuries Confirmed
Some local reports claim that two passengers on the lower deck of the bus lost their balance due to the abrupt stop and fell forward. However, the transport company Citybus stated that it did not receive reports of injured persons.
The bus was covering route 973 heading to Stanley. According to the statement from Citybus reported by Hong Kong media, the vehicle was near The Repulse Bay just before seven in the evening when another car emerged from an intersection with a yield sign. The driver braked and avoided the crash.
The exhibition had ended half an hour earlier, according to the schedule published by the hotel. Even so, fans were still waiting to photograph the vehicles leaving the venue. The images of the incident do not reveal what the F40 driver saw or whether he managed to stop before merging.
A Highly Coveted Model Among Classics
The F40 was introduced in 1987 to celebrate Ferrari's 40th anniversary. It was the last model approved directly by Enzo Ferrari and was produced until 1992. Its 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine delivered 478 hp in the street version. The combination of lightweight body, supercharged mechanics, and limited production has made the model a highly sought-after piece for collectors.
The price of an F40 can vary greatly depending on its condition, mileage, and history. A specimen with less than 900 kilometers reached 1.6 million dollars at an auction in 2016, as we reported when covering the record sale of an F40. Another car of the model, owned by former driver Gerhard Berger, also went up for auction, though with a lower estimate, as explained in the news about Berger's F40.
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