‘Lotto Lag’ Lee Ryan bought this amazing collection of cars after winning a £6.5 million jackpot. It includes a £145,000 Ferrari.
Lee, 63, won the lottery in 1995, but he wasted the money on cars, a mansion, and shady business deals. He was the first UK lottery winner to go to jail.
A “Lotto lout” In 1995, Lee Ryan had a great collection of cars.Thanks to Rex
He is now back on his feet as a painter and designer after living on the streets for a while. These beautiful cars are some of the ones he used to drive.
The exact models are unknown, and his personalized registration numbers are no longer valid. However, here is what we do know about his high-performance stock..
Ferrari supercar
He owned a Ferrari supercar, which was one of his main jewels.Thanks to Alamy
The man who called himself a “spiritual millionaire” bought a fast Ferrari to satisfy his inner gearhead.
In the years that followed, though, it got some unpleasant attention when someone tried to set it on fire outside of Lee’s house.He had a supercar sitting on the driveway of his £1 million home when some jerk tried to set it on fire but failed..
Bentley saloon
It would have cost around £200,000 for his Bentley.Credit: Rex The Bentley was one of Lee’s most expensive possessions and can be seen in a famous picture of him living it up with his wife Karen.
Based on the assumption that it was the newest model at the time, it cost close to £200,000, which is about £491,000 today.
Bentley has a reputation for ease, quality, and a smooth ride, which is why it has long been a favorite of the very rich..
Porsche sports car
Today, Porsches from the 1990s can be bought for around £40,000 (stock photo).Thanks to Alamy
Lee got himself a cool Porsche sports car in addition to his tuned-up Ferarri.
At that time, the newest ones went for around £64,000.
Looking for a taste of the high life in the 1990s? You can find Porsches from that time online for about £40,000, which shows that their value has held up pretty well..
BMW sedan
The cheap BMW was one of Lee’s cars, but it was a great daily driver (stock photo).Thanks to Alamy
He used the BMW more often than the others in his collection because it was comfortable, fast, and didn’t cost too much.
Many years ago, they sold quickly for around £25,000 each. These days, you’d be lucky to get more than £10,000.
But back then, people thought they were strong, dependable cars that could get you from A to B in style..
Ducati superbikes
Lee got a pair of Ducati superbikes in addition to his four-wheeled rides.Credit: gather
On top of all the cool four-wheelers he already had, Lee bought two Ducati superbikes.
The Italian company has a great history of making racing cars and is a favorite among famous fans, such as Ewan McGregor.
They’re still very popular; the bigger standards can be bought online for anywhere from £7,000 to £29,000..
Vauxhall Vivaro
The car he drives now for work as a painter and designer is a Vauxhall Vivaro (stock photo).Thanks to Jon Bond -The Sun
This is Lee’s present car. It’s not as flashy as his other cars, but it gets the job done.
As a decorator, he relies on his Vauxhall van, which is both stable and useful. It’s also much cheaper than the other entries, costing about £10,000 today.After losing a lot of money trading in Central Asia, he seems to have turned his life around in the end.
He mostly stays out of the public eye these days and spends his time fixing up fancy homes..
