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Man sues after his $2 million Lamborghini bursts into flames

A real estate billionaire is suing a garage after his $2 million Lamborghini sports car exploded with son still inside.

The vehicle was destroyed after bursting into flames in West London in 2013. Only 750 of the Miura model of the supercar were ever built so the owner is rather peeved that the car blew up after a routine service at a garage.

Jon Hunt, founder of Foxtons Estate Agents in the UK is claiming $1,500,000 in compensation after the incident which resulted in his beloved yellow lambo being burnt to the ground.

His son escaped from the car unharmed after being given the keys to drive it home from the garage.

The pricey sports car starting smoking and then quickly engulfed itself in flames. Photo: Supplied
The pricey sports car starting smoking and then quickly engulfed itself in flames. Photo: Supplied

A writ at the High Court states: "The defendant notified Mr Hunt that the services had been completed and the vehicle was ready for collection.

"On April 5, 2013 Mr Hunt, by his son, attended the garage to collect the vehicle.

"Mr Hunt’s son was then provided with the keys to the vehicle. He then proceeded to drive into London along the A40.

"As the vehicle proceeded it did not appear to be running smoothly. Within less than one mile of the garage, the vehicle’s engine gave off a puff of white smoke."