Stolen Ferrari F512M Recovered After Almost Three Decades
British police recover stolen Ferrari F512M belonging to Austrian F1 driver Gerhard Berger almost three decades after it was stolen in Italy during the San Marino Grand Prix in 1995. The car, valued at close to $444,000, was brought to the UK from Japan in 2023 and was in the process of being sold to a U.S. buyer by a UK broker when it was flagged as stolen. The second stolen Ferrari remains missing.
Key Points
- Car stolen from Gerhard Berger in 1995 during the San Marino Grand Prix in Italy
- Recovered in the UK from Japan in late 2023
- Valued at close to $444,000
- No arrests made in connection to the case yet
Pros
- Successful recovery of a valuable stolen vehicle after many years
- International collaboration between authorities, manufacturers, and dealerships
Cons
- Second stolen Ferrari still missing