Ferrari Monza SP2 worth £3.7m seized by Met Police in London crackdown
A Ferrari Monza SP2 worth £3.7 million, in the UK for just one day, was among 90 vehicles seized by the Metropolitan Police in a three-day crackdown on uninsured and anti-social driving in central London.
The Metropolitan Police seized a Ferrari Monza SP2 worth £3.7 million during a three-day crackdown on uninsured and anti-social driving in central London. The car had been in the UK for just one day. It was among 90 vehicles, collectively valued at more than £8 million, taken during the operation.
A Ferrari Monza SP2 valued at £3.7 million was among 90 vehicles seized by the Metropolitan Police during a three-day crackdown on uninsured and anti-social driving in central London. The cars taken were collectively worth more than £8 million. The seizure formed part of a wider operation targeting supercars in some of the capital's wealthiest districts. According to reports, the Ferrari was confiscated at a supercar meetup at Wellington Arch by Hyde Park Corner on a Saturday, reportedly over a lack of insurance or documentation. The car had been in the UK for just one day before it was taken. One report valued the car at £3.2 million, lower than the £3.7 million figure given elsewhere. The Monza SP2 is among the rarest road cars Ferrari has built, with reports saying only 499 examples were manufactured in 2018. That rarity, and footage of a Met officer driving the seized car, has turned a routine enforcement operation into a story far beyond London.
Police seize 90 vehicles worth more than £8 million
The Metropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles during a three-day crackdown on uninsured and anti-social driving in central London. The combined value of the cars taken came to more than £8 million.
The standout seizure was a Ferrari Monza SP2 valued at £3.7 million, though one report put its worth at £3.2 million. The car had been in the UK for only one day before officers took it.
According to reports, the operation targeted areas including Hyde Park, Kensington and Chelsea, with Porsches and Lamborghinis also among the vehicles seized. The crackdown focused on drivers operating without insurance and on anti-social behaviour behind the wheel in some of the capital's most affluent districts.
The Monza SP2 is among the rarest cars Ferrari has produced. According to reports, only 499 examples were manufactured in 2018, making the seizure of one on London's streets a striking outcome of the operation.
A rare Ferrari Monza SP2 among the cars taken
Among the vehicles taken was a Ferrari Monza SP2 valued at £3.7 million, making it by far the most expensive car seized during the operation. One report put its value slightly lower, at £3.2 million. Either figure places it in the upper tier of modern collectable supercars.
The Monza SP2 is an open-topped, two-seat model with no roof or conventional windscreen, part of Ferrari's limited-run Icona series. According to reports, only 499 examples were built by Ferrari in 2018, making the seized car an exceptionally rare sight even by the standards of central London's supercar scene. The car had reportedly been in the UK for just one day before officers took it.
Confiscated at a Wellington Arch supercar meetup
The Ferrari was reportedly confiscated at a supercar meetup at Wellington Arch by Hyde Park Corner on a Saturday, according to reports. The seizure was said to be connected to a lack of insurance or documentation, based on a truncated summary of an AOL report. The car had arrived in the UK only a day earlier.
The stop formed part of a wider three-day operation by the Metropolitan Police against uninsured and anti-social driving in central London. According to reports, the crackdown targeted affluent areas including Hyde Park, Kensington and Chelsea, where supercars are a common sight. Porsches and Lamborghinis were also said to be among the vehicles seized alongside the Ferrari, according to the same reports.
In total, officers took 90 vehicles off the road during the operation, with the combined value of the seized cars put at more than £8 million.
Officer filmed driving the seized Ferrari
After the seizure, footage emerged of a Metropolitan Police officer behind the wheel of the confiscated Ferrari. According to reports, the officer was filmed wearing sunglasses while driving the car, and the clip drew amused reactions from viewers on Instagram.
Much about the case remains unclear. The identity of the Ferrari's owner has not been disclosed, and it is not known why the car was uninsured or undocumented. Police have not said whether any drivers were arrested or charged during the three-day crackdown. The fate of the Monza SP2 is also unknown — whether it has been returned to its owner, will be auctioned, or faces destruction. The Metropolitan Police has yet to confirm when exactly the operation took place.
Frequently asked questions
What Ferrari was seized by police in London?
The Metropolitan Police seized a Ferrari Monza SP2 valued at £3.7 million during a crackdown on uninsured and anti-social driving in central London. One report put the car's value at £3.2 million. It was one of 90 vehicles taken during the three-day operation, which netted cars collectively worth more than £8 million.
Where was the Ferrari Monza SP2 seized?
According to reports, the Ferrari was confiscated at a supercar meetup at Wellington Arch by Hyde Park Corner on a Saturday. The wider operation targeted central London, with reports saying areas including Hyde Park, Kensington and Chelsea were covered. The Met has described the crackdown as focused on uninsured and anti-social driving.
Why was the Ferrari seized by the Met Police?
According to a truncated summary of an AOL report, the seizure was connected to a lack of insurance or documentation. The car had reportedly been in the UK for only one day before it was taken. The identity of the owner and the precise reason the car was uninsured or undocumented are not yet known.
How rare is the Ferrari Monza SP2?
Reports describe the Monza SP2 as one of only 499 examples manufactured by Ferrari in 2018, making it a highly limited-edition model. That rarity helps explain its reported value of £3.7 million, though one report valued the seized car at £3.2 million. The reason for the discrepancy between the two figures is not yet known.
How many cars were seized in the London supercar crackdown?
The Metropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles over three days, with a combined value of more than £8 million. Reports say Porsches, Lamborghinis and other supercars were also taken, with the crackdown targeting affluent areas of London. It is not yet known whether any drivers were arrested or charged during the operation.
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