Golf Ace Poulter Blows £650k On A Ferrari 288 GTO

Here at CT Ian Poulter is a bit of a hero. Not only does he share our enthusiasm for colourful leg warmers, he also has a car collection to envy. And he's pretty good at golf, apparently. Based in Los Angeles, Poulter popped over for Sports Personality of the Year and dropped by his mate's dealership to pick up the keys to his new motor.

Not only is this Ferrari 288 GTO a perfect example, it's only had 1 owner since birth and is the first ever GTO production vehicle. Beneath that wedgy exterior sits a mid-mounted 2.9 litre V8 holding the reigns to 400 prancing horses. Despite its age it still manages 0-60mph in less than 5 seconds, and cost him a whopping £650,000. Well worth it.

This isn't the first time Poulter's Ferraris have graced the pages of CT. Earlier in the year we told you about his 'tailor made' FF that features creamy white paint and a black leather interior. We reckon his next custom Fezza should takes cues from his fairway fashion sense; think Union Jack paint job, diamond encrusted steering wheel and tartan upholstery.

Poulter took to Twitter to show off his new purchase, telling one fan he has "a building extension to fit

in."

I wish I'd picked up a golf bat at a young age...