The World’s most impressive Car Collections

💼 John Collins’ Private Ferrari Collection:

JC’s personal collection of Ferraris is a living, breathing tribute to the brand’s past and future. While the collection is constantly evolving, it has included:

• Ferrari LaFerrari & LaFerrari Aperta 🖤❤️

• Ferrari Monza SP1/SP2 ⚪🔴

• Ferrari F12tdf 💪

• Ferrari 812 Superfast 🚀

• Ferrari 488 Spider 🌞

• Ferrari SP3JC – a one-off Tailor Made Ferrari designed and built by Ferrari exclusively for John Collins 🎨🔥

🏁 Who is JC from Talacrest?

John Collins, often referred to as JC, is the powerhouse behind Talacrest, the globally respected dealership that specializes in the world’s rarest and most collectible Ferrari models. As Chairman and Founder, JC has built an unparalleled reputation over decades, not only selling but often commissioning one-off Ferraris that reflect his personal taste and the brand’s legacy.

🔥 Talacrest – The Ferrari Icon:

• 🏎️ Over 1,750 Ferraris sold — from early classics to modern icons.

• 💎 Broker of record-breaking deals, including multiple Ferrari 250 GTOs and other priceless Maranello masterpieces.

• 🌍 Clients include billionaires, royals, celebrities, and serious collectors worldwide.

• 🧵 Deep involvement with Ferrari’s most elite programs: Tailor Made, Atelier Ferrari, Icona, and Special Projects.

🎨 Ferrari’s Special Projects Division: SP3JC

One of JC’s crowning achievements as a collector is the commissioning of the Ferrari SP3JC, a completely bespoke one-off creation designed and built by Ferrari’s Special Projects Division — a secretive department tasked with crafting the most exclusive Ferraris for the world’s most dedicated clients.

🔧 Overview of the SP3JC:

• 🛠️ Based on the F12tdf — one of Ferrari’s most aggressive front-engined V12s.

• 🏁 Powered by a 6.3-liter V12 producing approx. 780 hp and 705 Nm of torque.

• 🎨 Designed to evoke Ferrari’s open-top V12 spiders of the 1950s and 1960s.

• 🧬 Full open-barchetta concept with no roof, making it pure, raw, and emotional.

🖌️ Two SP3JCs Exist — Both for JC

1. SP3JC RHD 🇬🇧

   • Exterior: Bianco Italia base with Azzurro Met and Giallo Modena graphics

   • Interior: Custom color-matched with fine tailoring

   • Steering: Right-hand drive

   • Unveiled in late 2018

2. SP3JC LHD 🇮🇹

   • Exterior: Satin Grey with Rosso Corsa and Bianco detailing

   • Interior: Contrasting red stitching and bespoke plaques

   • Steering: Left-hand drive

These are not production models. Both were privately commissioned by John Collins and represent some of the most exclusive road-going Ferraris ever built.

🧠 What Makes the SP3JC Special?

• Built by Ferrari’s elite design team at Centro Stile Ferrari.

• Inspired by 1950s V12 icons like the 250 Testa Rossa.

• Fully certified and road legal — but never for sale to the public.

• SP (Special Projects) models are one-offs with no resale market unless approved by Ferrari.

🤝 JC & Ferrari: A Relationship of Trust

John Collins’ involvement with Ferrari goes far beyond business:

• He’s one of the very few people trusted to commission Special Projects Ferraris.

• JC often influences design trends by debuting new color schemes and configurations.

• He is a respected ambassador for the Ferrari lifestyle and has been involved with major historic Ferrari restorations, auctions, and events.