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The World’s Most Impressive Car Collections

The Clive Joy Car Collection 🇬🇧🇨🇭 stands out as one of the most enviable and actively driven private stables on the planet, owned by British-Swiss aviation entrepreneur Clive Joy

(@clive__joy).

What sets Joy’s collection apart is its “lived-in” ethos: he drives everything relentlessly — competing at Goodwood Revival (multiple entries with the 250 LM), Le Mans Classic, Modena Cento Ore, Spa Classic, Dix Mille Tours, and 500 Ferrari Contre Le Cancer events; enjoying snowy family joyrides at I.C.E. St. Moritz in his McLaren F1; and sharing son-driven historic outings that deliver “goosebumps” from gearbox whines. Praised in enthusiast circles as a “legend and a gentleman” who “drives them as well,” his stable blends ultra-rare 1950s–1960s Ferrari icons (often with competition provenance) with modern hypercars, Porsche legends, Mercedes engineering marvels, and historic pieces tied to automotive royalty like Enzo Ferrari.

Ferrari Models 🇮🇹

Joy’s Ferrari emphasis draws widespread acclaim (“he’s a Ferrari fan,” “insane on its own,” “mega collection”) — a near-perfect golden-era selection with active racing history.

Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Passo Corto (SWB) Production: 164 units (1959–1962). Engine: 3.0L Colombo V12 (~280 hp @ 7000 rpm). Top speed: ~268 km/h. Key: Pininfarina/Scaglietti lightweight body, disc brakes, tubular chassis. In collection: Core ultra-desirable short-wheelbase Berlinetta, highlighted in Drivers Den reel as part of the “tasteful” Ferrari lineup.
Ferrari 250 GT 2+2 Production: 955 units (1960–1963 across series). Engine: 3.0L Colombo V12 (~240 hp). Top speed: ~230 km/h. Key: Practical four-seater grand tourer, Pininfarina styling, longer wheelbase for usability.
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (noted as “Luso” in narrations) Production: 350 units (1962–1964). Engine: 3.0L Colombo V12 (240–250 hp). Top speed: ~240 km/h. Key: Luxurious Berlinetta variant, refined interior, elegant grand touring.
Ferrari 250 LM (chassis 5907) Production: 32 units (1963–1966). Engine: 3.3L Tipo 210 V12 (320 hp @ 7500 rpm). Top speed: ~280–300 km/h (race-tuned). Weight: ~850 kg. Key: Mid-engined Berlinetta (roofed 250 P racer), tubular chassis, independent suspension. In collection: Historic RHD example (ex-Maranelo Concessionaires UK, delivered 1964). Originally China Red/blue interior; repainted Bleu de France in honor of Le Mans centenary. Racing highlights: 1st overall 1964 Reims 12 Hours (Hill/Bonnier), Scott Brown Trophy win at Snetterton (Salvadori); under Joy (acquired 2012 from Glaesel): Goodwood Revival RAC TT (2013 with Dumas/König, 2015 with Bell/Pirro, 2016 with Minassian), Le Mans Classic (2016/2018), Spa Classic (2017), Dix Mille Tours (2015), Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance & Concours d’Elegance Class M1 1st place (August 2025).
Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (noted as “275 GTV4”) Production: 330 units (1966–1968). Engine: 3.3L four-cam Colombo V12 (300 hp). Top speed: ~275 km/h. Key: Transaxle layout, independent suspension all round.
Ferrari Dino 246 GT Production: ~2350 GT units (1969–1974). Engine: 2.4L V6 (195 hp). Top speed: ~235 km/h. Key: Mid-engine “baby Ferrari,” Scaglietti body, Dino branding. In collection: Likely a 246 GTS targa variant (acquired ~2011, ex-Monaco provenance).
Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Production: ~455 units (1964–1967). Engine: 4.0L Colombo V12 (~300 hp). Top speed: ~260 km/h. Key: Larger-displacement grand tourer.
Ferrari 330 GTS Production: ~99 units (1966–1968). Engine: 4.0L Colombo V12 (~300 hp). Top speed: ~260 km/h. Key: Convertible grand tourer variant.
Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT (noted as “360 NGT”) Production: Limited track variant. Engine: 3.6L V8 (~400 hp). Top speed: ~300 km/h+. Key: Race-focused evolution.
Ferrari 599 GTO Production: 599 units (2010–2012). Engine: 6.0L F140 V12 (661 hp). Top speed: 335 km/h. Key: Modern V12 supercar bridge.
Ferrari 296 GTS Production: Ongoing (2022–present). Engine: 3.0L twin-turbo V6 hybrid (819 hp combined). Top speed: 330 km/h. Key: Latest usable modern addition.

Other Marques (Diverse & Impressive Rivals)

Joy’s stable extends beyond Ferrari to include tech pioneers, DTM specials, and pre-war history.

Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider 🇮🇹 Production: Rare pre-war (1930s). Key: Historic significance — the actual car Enzo Ferrari bought from Alfa Romeo after leaving to found Ferrari. In collection: Highlighted as a foundational piece.
Ford GT350 🇺🇸 Production: Shelby Mustang variant (1965–1970). Engine: 4.7L V8 (~306 hp). Top speed: ~225 km/h+. Key: Ferrari Le Mans rival era.
Ford GT Gulf Edition 🇺🇸 Production: Limited modern (2017–2022). Engine: 3.5L twin-turbo V6 (647 hp). Top speed: 346 km/h. Key: Iconic Gulf-liveried homage.
Gordon Murray T.50 🇬🇧 Production: 100 units planned (2022–). Engine: 3.9L Cosworth V12 (654 hp). Top speed: ~370 km/h. Key: Fan-car successor to McLaren F1.
Lamborghini Miura SV 🇮🇹 Production: 150 units (1971–1973). Engine: 3.9L V12 (385 hp). Top speed: ~280 km/h. Key: Iconic supercar, Ferrari rival.
McLaren F1 (chassis 046, Genesis Blue) 🇬🇧 Production: 64 road cars (1992–1998). Engine: 6.1L BMW S70/2 V12 (627 hp). Top speed: 386 km/h (official). Key: Carbon monocoque, gold-lined bay, central driving position. In collection: Unique Genesis Blue Metallic (commissioned by original owner Ray Bellm), acquired 2012, restored, high miles from active use (St. Moritz winters, family drives, I.C.E. events). Plate: F1 JOY.
McLaren P1 🇬🇧 Production: 375 units (2013–2015). Engine: 3.8L twin-turbo V8 hybrid (903 hp). Top speed: 350 km/h (limited). Key: Hybrid hypercar.
McLaren MP4-12C GT3 🇬🇧 Production: Race variant (limited). Engine: 3.8L twin-turbo V8 (~500 hp). Key: Track-focused.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Rob Walker’s car) 🇩🇪 Production: 1,400 coupes (1954–1957). Engine: 3.0L straight-6 (215–240 hp). Top speed: 260 km/h. Key: First Gullwing in England, historic racing provenance.
Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG (one of 26) 🇩🇪 Production: Limited special. Engine: 5.4L V8 (~367 hp). Top speed: >322 km/h (derestricted by AMG). Key: Officially unrestricted extreme speed.
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG 🇩🇪 Production: 100 units (2004). Engine: 5.4L supercharged V8 (582 hp). Top speed: ~320 km/h. Key: DTM-inspired road car.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 🇩🇪 Production: ~6,000 units (2010–2014). Engine: 6.2L V8 (563–631 hp). Top speed: 317 km/h. Key: Gullwing revival.
Mercedes-Benz Unimog 🇩🇪 Production: Ongoing (multi-purpose). Key: Described as “most badass Mercedes ever built” for off-road prowess.
Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight (1973) 🇩🇪 Production: 200 lightweight units (1973). Engine: 2.7L flat-6 (210 hp). Top speed: ~245 km/h. Key: Iconic lightweight racer.
Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring 🇩🇪 Production: ~1,308 total RS 2.7 (1973). Engine: 2.7L flat-6 (210 hp). Top speed: ~245 km/h. Key: Road-oriented variant.
Porsche 959 🇩🇪 Production: 337 units (1986–1993). Engine: 2.8L twin-turbo flat-6 (444 hp). Top speed: 317 km/h. Key: Tech pioneer.
Porsche 997 GT3 RS 3.8 🇩🇪 Production: Limited (2010–2011). Engine: 3.8L flat-6 (493 hp). Top speed: 310 km/h. Key: Track-focused.
Porsche Carrera GT 🇩🇪 Production: 1,270 units (2004–2006). Engine: 5.7L V10 (612 hp). Top speed: 330 km/h. Key: V10 supercar legend.
Previously Owned: McLaren F1 GTR Longtail (race variant).