Inside ‘Lotto Lag’ Lee Ryan’s mind-boggling car collection including £145k Ferrari after he burned through £6.5m jackpot

THIS is the amazing car collection ‘Lotto Lag’ Lee Ryan snapped up after winning a £6.5 million jackpot, including a £145,000 Ferrari.

Lee, 63, scooped the prize in 1995, but became the UK’s first lotto winner to have served a prison sentence as he blew the lot on motors, a mansion and dodgy business ventures.

Rex‘Lotto lout’ Lee Ryan had an amazing car collection in 1995[/caption]

After a spell living on the streets, he is now back on his feet as a paint/decorator and can count these stunning vehicles among his former rides.

The exact models are unknown and his personalised registration numbers have since gone out of circulation so here’s everything we know about his high-performance stable.

Ferrari supercar

AlamyOne of his crown jewels was a Ferrari supercar[/caption]

The self-professed “spiritual millionaire” picked up a sporty Ferrari to please the petrolhead within.

However, it was the subject of some unwanted attention in the years that followed, as an arsonist attempted to set fire to it outside Lee’s home.

The supercar was sitting on the drive at his £1 million mansion when a yob attempted to set it ablaze, but thankfully failed to do so.

Bentley saloon

RexHis Bentley would have cost close to £200,000[/caption]

Appearing in a famous photo of Lee living it up with his wife Karen, the Bentley was one of the most luxurious items in his collection.

Assuming it was the newest model at the time, then the retail price was approaching £200,000, which works out to about £491,000 today.

Bentley has long been a favourite manufacturer of the super wealthy and has a reputation for comfort, quality and a smooth ride.

Porsche sports car

Alamy’90s Porsches can be found for around £40,000 today[/caption]

As well as his souped-up Ferarri, Lee nabbed himself a nifty Porsche sports car.

At the time, they sold for about £64,000 for the latest models.

Anyone looking for a taste of the ’90s high life can find Porsches of that era online for around £40,000, so their value has held up relatively well.

BMW sedan

AlamyThe BMW was one of Lee’s cheapest cars but a great daily drive[/caption]

More of a daily driver than the others in his collection, the BMW twinned excellent performance with comfort at a relatively good price.

Back in the day, they flew out of showrooms at around £25,000 a pop, but now you’d be lucky to sell one for more than £10,000.

However, at the time, they were seen as solid, reliable cars that would get you from A to B in style.

Ducati superbikes

collectAs well as his four-wheeled rides, Lee nabbed a pair of Ducati superbikes[/caption]

On top of his impressive group of four-wheelers, Lee got himself a pair of Ducati superbikes.

The Italian manufacturer has an excellent racing pedigree and is a favourite among celebrity enthusiasts, including Ewan McGregor.

And they are still popular today, selling online for anywhere between £7,000 and £29,000 for the higher-capacity classics.

Vauxhall Vivaro

Jon Bond -The SunThese days he drives a Vauxhall Vivaro for his work as a painter/decorator[/caption]

Lee’s current car is a little less glamorous than his past rides but gets the job done.

The Vauxhall van he uses for his work as a decorator is as reliable as it is functional, and much cheaper than previous entries at about £10,000 in today’s money.

Ultimately, he seems to have turned his life around after losing millions investing in central Asia.

These days, he spends his time doing up posh houses and stays largely out of the public eye.

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