Ferrari cars are the stuff of dreams. Luxurious, powerful, and magnificent, they hold a certain fascination for car enthusiasts. Only those with deep pockets can afford one, and they must be prepared to shell out a considerable sum. Here are a few Quebec celebrities who have decided to indulge in this luxury.
1. Jacques Villeneuve
Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One World Champion, is one of Quebec’s greatest racing drivers. He owns a Ferrari 312 T4, which belonged to his father, Gilles Villeneuve, another great driver. It was in this Ferrari that his father became the only Canadian to win the Canadian Grand Prix, in 1978. Jacques only drives his Ferrari for special occasions, such as the Canadian Grand Prix drivers’ parade.
2. Lawrence Stroll
Entrepreneur and investor Lawrence Stroll made his fortune in fashion, notably by bringing the Pierre Cardin and Ralph Lauren brands to the Canadian market. He has also invested in other major names like Tommy Hilfiger and is a shareholder in Aston Martin. In addition, he owns the Mont-Tremblant racetrack. In 2018, Forbes magazine estimated his net worth at US$2.7 billion. He is a major Ferrari collector, owning not one, but twenty-five Ferraris, including several extremely rare models.
3. Olivier Benloulou
Olivier Benloulou is well-known to car enthusiasts, but less so to the general public. Founder of Ideal Protein, a company with revenues approaching $200 million, and owner of the OB Prestige dealership, this Gatineau resident is a passionate car lover. His car collection, one of the most exclusive in Canada, is museum-worthy. From exotic cars to race cars and Formula 1 vehicles, he has something for everyone! Of course, his collection would be incomplete without a few Ferraris. Several of his cars are estimated to be worth over a million dollars.
4. Pauline Marois
Former Quebec premier Pauline Marois is one of the Quebec celebrities who has the luxury of driving a Ferrari. Shortly after her defeat in the 2014 provincial election, her husband, Claude Blanchet, purchased a red Ferrari . Their luxury sports car retails for approximately $350,000. Quite a consolation prize!
5. Guy Laliberté
Co-founder of Cirque du Soleil and a Quebec businessman, Guy Laliberté is well known for being Canada’s first space tourist. In addition to owning an island in French Polynesia, he is the proud owner of a Ferrari Enzo. While the value of his car is undisclosed, some Ferrari Enzos sell for over a million dollars. Guy Laliberté is certainly among the wealthiest Quebecers.
6. Olivier Primeau
Olivier Primeau is the co-founder of the renowned Beach-Club in Pointe-Calumet, the largest outdoor club in Canada, and owner of several Montreal music festivals. At 34, the young entrepreneur drives a sponsored Ferrari . For Olivier, success means not having to pay for his Ferrari!
