TV star Chris Evans loans his Ferraris to strangers for charity at Chewton Glen in New Forest

10:38am Friday 29th June 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Tara Russell, News Reporter

Chris Evans at the Chewton Glen Hotel this morning. Chris Evans at the Chewton Glen Hotel this morning.

TV star Chris Evans handed over the keys of his treasured multi-million pound collection of Ferraris to strangers in Hampshire today.

Chris auctioned off a scenic road trip in his luxury sports cars for Children in Need raising £1.5 million for the charity.

This morning the star himself broadcast his Radio 2 Breakfast Show live from the New Forest's luxury hotel Chewton Glen before roaring off with the Magnificent Seven winners.

Each winner and co-driver of the Magnificent Seven Breakfast Show Drive and Dine, which is now in its fourth year, will head across the countryside and each couple will get to drive all the cars.

Chris handed over the keys to five of his Ferraris which were added to a further six loaned for the event.

They will head across the countryside taking in various landmarks.

The collection of Ferraris included a 288 GTO, limited edition SA Aperta, legendary F40 and a one-off, multi-million pound 250 GT.

Comments(9)

flatulence hero says...
10:52am Fri 29 Jun 12

Is his brain located in his groin?

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Solomon's Boot says...
11:13am Fri 29 Jun 12

flatulence hero wrote:
Is his brain located in his groin?
Who cares? he's raised a fortune!

Good for him!

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thankfully not a PO postcode says...
12:30pm Fri 29 Jun 12

no his brain is clearly located in his heart !!! good going Chris x

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cityboy74 says...
1:04pm Fri 29 Jun 12

Legendary ! These cars are meant to be driven, not in a secure lock up being stared at. Great going, This really is chris giving something back , ie taking money off rich people to drive these fantastic cars and all proceeds to going to charity , win , win situation.

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ottostrasser says...
1:07pm Fri 29 Jun 12

Dont know whos worst Chris Evans the talentless ego or the fawning fools who would get excited about driving someone elses car for a couple of minutes.
And dont tell me its for charity if anyone really gave a whatsit about these causes they would just donate money without it involving an attention seeking publicity stunt.

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Condor Man says...
1:32pm Fri 29 Jun 12

Chris Evans is a rare breed, a true philanthropist in an age of greed.

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jimmy.little says...
1:33pm Fri 29 Jun 12

looks like a cross between Noel Edmonds and Rolf Harris in that pic

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ottostrasser says...
2:54pm Fri 29 Jun 12

Condor Man wrote:
Chris Evans is a rare breed, a true philanthropist in an age of greed.
I trust you are being ironic.

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IronLady2010 says...
3:06pm Fri 29 Jun 12

Can't say I'm a fan of Mr Evans, but fair play to him!

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