Marc Anthony and David Beckham are one of the most famous examples of close friendships. The two have been there for each other's biggest moments, from weddings to births. To honor their friendship, ¡HOLA! exclusively learned that Marc gave Beckham a wonderful luxury gift: a collectible car priced at $26 million.
The car is a Hedley Studios replica, a British maker of cars, built by hand and considered a piece of art by all experts on the subject. The luxury vehicle is a dream for collectors and guaranteed to stop traffic whenever it's driven down the street. While it's unknown what make and color the vehicle is, it's also a collectible equipped with leather seats.
Aside from representing a sweet gesture from one close friend to another, the gift is also a balm to the rumors that were recently pitting the two families against each other. It shows that their friendship remains as strong as ever.
Why the high price tag?
The Hedley Studios replica car is a handcrafted piece of art, and its high price reflects that. Each one is built almost entirely from British-sourced materials, like hand-rolled aluminum and solid silver badges. Skilled artisans build them using the original blueprints, so they’re as authentic as it gets. These cars are made in very limited numbers, like the 299 Ferrari Testa Rossa J units, so they’re especially attractive to collectors. Add in custom options, high-end electric engines, and official partnerships with brands like Bugatti and Aston Martin, and the price makes sense. They’re basically functional art, show-stopping replicas that cost way less than the multimillion dollar originals but still offer that same blend of history and luxury.
Marc Anthony and David Beckham's bond
Marc Anthony and David Beckham's friendship began due to Anthony's music, which made for an irresistible pull for Beckham and his wife, Victoria. The group spent so much time together that Cruz and Harper chose Anthony as their godfather.
Following the birth of Marquitos, Anthony's son with Nadia Ferreira, Beckham was then named the boy's godfather.
Anthony documented the encounter between Beckham and Marquitos and shared it on social media, showing Beckham kissing the baby's foot.
Beckham and Anthony's friendship has grown in recent years, especially once Beckham moved permanently to Miami, the home of many of his businesses, including the soccer team Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi plays.