Rowan Atkinson’s McLaren F1 Made $11M Profit — Crashes, Repairs & Secret Sale!

Rowan Atkinson, yes Mr. Bean, bought a McLaren F1 in 1997 for $830,000. He crashed it twice, including a 2011 wreck that split the car in two and cost $1.4M to repair. Despite the chaos, he sold it in 2015 for $12.2M, making an $11.3M profit — all while keeping his love for cars low-key. The car even had 40,000 miles on it! In this video, we cover: • Rowan Atkinson’s legendary McLaren F1 adventures • The crazy crashes and repairs • Why he ultimately sold the iconic car • How the F1 became a record-breaking investment From comedy legend to secret car collector — Rowan proves he’s the coolest car guy ever. Rowan Atkinson, Mr Bean car, McLaren F1 1997, Rowan Atkinson McLaren, McLaren F1 crashes, celebrity car collections, luxury cars 2025, McLaren F1 sale, famous car collectors, auto enthusiasts, car history, Rowan Atkinson car story, McLaren F1 profits, celebrity supercars, iconic cars #RowanAtkinson #McLarenF1 #CelebrityCars #LuxuryCars #CarStories #MrBean #Supercars #CarCollector #ViralCars #AutoLegends