Rowan Atkinson—McLaren “F1”, $11.3 Million

Known globally as the hilarious Mr. Bean, Rowan Atkinson’s off-screen passion is undeniably cars. His crown jewel is the 1997 McLaren “F1,” procured for a jaw-dropping USD 830K. It’s an astronomical sum, especially for the 1990s. Yet, given only 106 F1s were made, with a mere 64 as roadsters, the price tag made some sense.

Rowan managed to crash this rare beauty twice in its 65,000 km, 17-year tenure with him. Following a record-setting insurance restoration in 2013, the highest in Britain’s history, he astutely auctioned it off in 2015. The price? A whopping USD 12.2 Million. Despite the crashes and mileage, he pocketed an impressive gain.