Man Saved For 10 Years To Buy Ferrari, Loses It To Engine Fire An Hour After Delivery

This Japanese man might just be the unluckiest person alive today as he lost his beloved possession shortly after acquiring it. 33-year-old Honkon is reeling from heartbreak after his brand-new Ferrari 458 Spider was reduced to ashes just an hour after being delivered. A music producer by profession, Honkon revealed per the Sun that he saved money for a decade to buy the car worth Rs 2.

6 crore (43 million yen). フェラーリ納車して1時間後に燃え果てました。 こんなトラブル体験するの日本中で俺一人だと思う。 https://t.co/USsOVQHsyW pic.



twitter.com/zlKeQwIEpM — ほんこん  (@Niatan_2525) April 16, 2025 According to reports, Honkon was driving through Tokyo 's Minato area on the Shuto Expressway when he noticed smoke emerging from the vehicle. The Ferrari's engine is believed to have caught fire, though no crash was reported as the cause.

社長がフェラーリ買ったらしいから乗せてもらった1時間後に燃えた pic.twitter.com/kZq4QYgwkZ — ポケカメン@ちょこらび (@GC5R5OGIKgV0yvz) April 16, 2025 Honkon quickly pulled over and escaped the car, but within 20 minutes, the flames engulfed it entirely, leaving nothing but a charred wreck.

Other drivers slowed down, stunned by the sight of the blazing supercar. ALSO SEE: Watch: Madhuri Dixit Goes For Ride With Husband In New Luxury Ferrari 296 GTR; Here's How Much It Costs! "I was really scared that it would explode," Honkon told The Sun. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.

In a post on X, he shared his devastation, writing, "My Ferrari burned to ashes an hour after delivery. I think I’m the only person in Japan experiencing this kind of trouble." The loss of the Ferrari, obviously bought after years of hard work, has left Honkon and social media users in shock.

The cause of the fire remains unclear, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has launched an investigation into the fire. ALSO SEE: Ashneer Grover Takes The Ferrari 296 For A Test Spin; Calls It Lighter Than His Porsche- Watch Video (Image: X).