'In Financial Trouble': Lewis Hamilton's Father Has Netizens Speculating About His Finances After Selling His Car Collection for 'Very Cheap' – All 27 Cars and Their Prices

Anthony Hamilton spent decades making headlines as the father who helped launch Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 career. Now, however, the 66-year-old is attracting attention for a very different reason, prompting some people to speculate about his finances.

Anthony Hamilton became widely known as one of the key figures behind Lewis Hamilton's remarkable rise in Formula 1. He introduced Lewis to karting as a child, worked multiple jobs to support his son's racing ambitions, and helped guide him through the early years of his career.

Those sacrifices paid off. Lewis progressed from karting to Formula 1, where he went on to become a seven-time world champion and one of the sport's most successful drivers.

He later acknowledged in his autobiography, "Lewis Hamilton: My Story," that he did not believe he would have reached those heights without the support of his parents and stepparents. Recently, however, Anthony has been making headlines for reasons unrelated to his son's racing success.

Anthony Puts 27 Cars Up for Auction

At 66, Anthony prepares to part with 27 vehicles from a private collection dominated by British classics. Iconic Auctioneers has scheduled the sale for July 25, 2026, during the British Racing Drivers' Club Classic weekend at Silverstone Circuit.

The cars are set to appear in Halls 1 and 2 of The Wing, beside the fittingly named Hamilton Straight. Iconic Auctioneers estimates the 27-car collection to be worth more than £3 million — about $4 million.

Nearly every vehicle in the collection is British, ranging from compact Minis and Triumph sports cars to an Aston Martin Lagonda and several valuable Jaguars.

The leading lot is a low-mileage 1994 Jaguar XJ220, while another standout is an XKSS re-creation previously used as a pattern car for Jaguar Classic's continuation project.

Car specialist Lionel Abbott described the group as a carefully assembled collection with "depth, quality, and personality." He said its Jaguars, Aston Martins, Triumph prototypes, and Mini Cooper S models reflect Anthony's interest in distinctive British motoring.

As for the reason for the sale, this has not been disclosed by the auction house at the time of publication. Anthony also has not publicly explained why he decided to part with the vehicles at the time of writing.

It was not his first large-scale clear-out, however, as he reportedly placed 18 cars with the same auction house, then known as Silverstone Auctions, in 2020.

The Decision Prompted Financial Speculation

Without an explanation from Anthony, some observers interpreted the planned auction as a possible sign of financial pressure. One person commented, "Sounds like somebodies [sic] in financial trouble."

Another netizen typed, "Guess he needs money," while a third asked, "What has lewis stopped supporting him [sic]." Someone else linked the timing to Lewis's future in racing, sharing, "He knows his son is at the tail end of his career."

Others focused on the guide prices rather than Anthony's possible motives, as one commenter said, "Some very cheap results." Another remarked, "£4 million feels like a steal for collection this great [sic]."

It should be noted that the speculation remains unconfirmed. Anthony has made no public statement suggesting that financial difficulty, Lewis's career, or a change in family support influenced the auction.

All 27 Cars and Their Guide Prices

Spanning decades of automotive history, the collection features a mix of rare sports cars, luxury grand tourers, and compact British classics. These are the guide prices released for each vehicle ahead of the Silverstone auction:

• 1994 Jaguar XJ220 – £550,000, or approximately $734,080
• 2007 Jaguar XKSS Re-creation – £375,000, or approximately $500,509
• 2016 David Brown Automotive Speedback GT – £240,000, or approximately $320,326

• 2016 (1951) Jaguar C-type XKC003 Re-creation – £225,000, or approximately $300,305
• 2016 (1951) Jaguar C-type XKC001 Re-creation – £225,000, or approximately $300,305
• 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL – £120,000, or approximately $160,163
• 1974 Aston Martin V8 Series 3 Auto – £100,000, or approximately $133,469

• 1967 Jaguar E-type Series I 4.2-Litre Roadster – £100,000, or approximately $133,469
• 1960 Triumph Italia 2000 Coupé – £100,000, or approximately $133,469
• 1968 Triumph TR5 #X755 Prototype – £90,000, or approximately $120,122
• 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda Series 2 – £100,000, or approximately $133,469

• 1997 David Brown Mini Remastered #29 – £80,000, or approximately $106,775
• Circa 1997 David Brown Mini Remastered – £80,000, or approximately $106,775
• 1967 Jaguar E-type Series I 4.2-Litre Roadster – £100,000, or approximately $133,469

• 1955 Swallow Doretti – £65,000, or approximately $86,755
• 1998 Aston Martin V8 Coupé – £65,000, or approximately $86,755
• 1973 Jaguar E-type Series 3 V12 Coupé, manual – £60,000, or approximately $80,081
• 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SL R107 – £50,000, or approximately $66,735

• 1985 BMW Alpina B10 3.5 E28 – £50,000, or approximately $66,735
• 1964 Austin Mini Cooper 1071 S – £38,000, or approximately $50,718
• 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 W204 – £38,000, or approximately $50,718

• 1964 Austin Mini Cooper 970 S – £38,000, or approximately $50,718
• 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Supercharged – £30,000, or approximately $40,041
• 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S Mk I 1,275cc – £35,000, or approximately $46,714

• 1966 Mini Moke – £30,000, or approximately $40,041
• 1963 Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk 1 – £24,000, or approximately $32,033
• 1964 Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk 1 – £22,000, or approximately $29,363

For years, Anthony's connection to motorsport was defined by the work and sacrifice behind his son's rise. His decision to offer an entire collection at Silverstone opens a different chapter, but without an explanation from him or completed auction results, the financial theories circulating online remain speculation.