Man Buys Dream Ferrari After 10 Years of Saving — And Vehicle Catches Fire in Less Than an Hour

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 24/04/2025 at 10:10

Updated on 24/04/2025 at 10:14

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A Japanese music producer lived a nightmare while achieving the greatest dream of his life. After saving money for ten years, he bought a Ferrari 458 Spider.

But the joy lasted only an hour. The car caught fire during the first ride and was almost completely destroyed.

Fire on the First Test Drive

Honkon, 33, was driving his new Ferrari on the Shuto Expressway in Tokyo on Wednesday, April 16.

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The vehicle had been delivered shortly before, and he decided to take it for a test drive. During the trip, he noticed white smoke. At first, he thought it was coming from another car, but soon realized that the smoke was coming from the Ferrari itself.

Immediately, he pulled over, got out, and called the firefighters. While waiting for help, he watched the car burn The fire consumed almost the entire vehicle in about 20 minutes.

The story went viral on Japanese social media after Honkon posted a photo of the Ferrari in flames.

On X (formerly Twitter), he wrote: “I think I’m the only person in Japan who has faced this problem. I spent 43 million yen (US$ 306,000) and all I got was this photo.“

The post generated thousands of interactions, with messages of support and shock. Many users expressed solidarity with the producer.

Investigation Continues Without Answers

According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, there were no signs of collision. The main suspicion is that the fire started in the engine, but the exact cause is still under investigation.

Despite the loss, Honkon expressed relief at having escaped unharmed. He revealed that, for a moment, he thought the car might explode. “I’m sad, of course. But happy to be alive”, he told his followers.

The story continues to move internet users and highlights the risks that can arise even with newly acquired luxury cars.

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