The distinctive Pagani Zonda 760, adorned with Lewis Hamilton’s insignia on its tail, sustained significant damage following a crash in a tunnel in the UK. The ultra-expensive, one-of-a-kind supercar was captured in photographs while being transported on a flatbed truck in a considerably deteriorated state. Fortunately, the driver emerged from the incident unharmed.
According to photographer Ethan Gale who shared the photos of the crashed Zonda on his Instagram profile, the accident took place at the Penmaenbach Tunnel on the A55 highway in Conwy, North Wales. Somehow nearly all of the body panels of the supercar have been damaged, including the front and rear clamshell, headlights, doors, and rear bumper. Judging from the angle of the wheels, the suspension is seriously damaged as well, while the front windshield is smashed.
The photographer stated that the owner of the Pagani was “unharmed” despite being “shaken up” from the accident. While the circumstances leading to the crash are unknown, rumors suggest that the driver lost control of the vehicle during acceleration coming to close contact with the wall.
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The Pagani Zonda 760 LH was acquired by Lewis Hamilton in 2014 as one of the first made-to-order examples featuring a purple exterior shade and plenty of carbon fiber bits. The beefed-up 7.3-liter V12 engine produces 750 hp (559 kW / 760 PS) and unlike most 760-series Zondas it is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The 7-time F1 champion sold the supercar in 2021 to an unnamed UK buyer, allegedly with less than 1,000 km (620 miles) on the odometer. Reports suggested that the supercar changed hands for £8.5 million ($10.8 million) marking a significant premium over the original price of £1.6 million ($2 million).
Hamilton previously said that his Zonda was “terrible to drive”, adding that it had the worst handling and best sound among the vehicles in his collection. In 2015, the Zonda 760 LH was involved in an accident in Monaco, with the F1 driver describing it as a “very light contact with a stationary vehicle”.
Judging from the aftermath of the 2023 crash, the vehicle will require a lot more work, effort, and money in order to get back on the road. Thankfully, Pagani offers a complete restoration program for the supercar, which can turn severely crashed Zondas into pristine and uniquely personalized examples. It remains to be seen if the owner will restore the vehicle to its former LH specification or choose something different for its second life.
