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Nick owns a variety of classic cars which he also races, through his company \u201c10 Tenths\u201d, […]","datePublished":"2014-01-24","dateModified":"2014-01-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Feature5.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Feature5.jpg","height":"577","width":"577"},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/happy-birthday-nick-mason\/","about":["Cars"],"wordCount":300,"keywords":["250 GT","Alfa Romeo","aston martin","Bentley","Bugatti","ferrari","ford","Goodwood","GT40","Jaguar D-Type","Maserati","nick mason","Pink Floyd"],"articleBody":"The 27th of January marks a special day on our calendars. No, not National Chocolate Cake Day but the birthday of one of the most avid vehicle collectors; Nick Mason.Originally of Pink Floyd fame, Mason has developed his love of motorsport and collecting cars into a full blown hobby, which has seen him participate in motorsports as a competitor rather than a spectator!Nick owns a variety of classic cars which he also races, through his company \u201c10 Tenths\u201d, including competing in the Le Mans 24 Hour from 1979-1980 and 1982-1984. Nick has one of the biggest car collections of all time and with this in mind, he has been rated \u201c5th Largest Celebrity Car Collector\u201d. His collection consists of:McLaren F1 GTR 1995 (Test Car).Bugatti T35 1927 (Runs on alcohol).Maserati 250F 1957 (Gran Prix Racer).Ferrari Gran Prix 312 T3.1930’s Aston Martin.Ferrari F40.Ford GT40.Alfa Romeo GT1934.Ferrari Enzo2005.Porsche 962 Le Mans Edition.Piper Super Cub, (The last one!).Aston Martin LM18.Maserati Tipo T61Frazer Nash Le Mans replicaBill Masons\u2019 Bentley Racer.One of Nick\u2019s most prized possessions is the Ferrari 250 GT and for those who are now aware, the 250 GT is one of only 39 ever made in the world and is estimated to be worth around \u00a320 million. So Nick is not just a classic car collector, but an enthusiast with an expensive hobby!It\u2019s hard enough buying a present for the normal budding enthusiast, but what do you buy someone who\u2019s turning 70 and owns one of the most expensive car collections in the world? A car cleaning set? He probably has some one that does that for him. A car cover? Unless you plan on going to a wholesaler and they\u2019re of the highest quality – don\u2019t bother!\u00a0Happy Birthday Nick! "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Happy Birthday Nick Mason!","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/happy-birthday-nick-mason\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]