What happens when a Premier League superstar’s luxury ride meets disaster? You get a viral saga involving a £700,000 Rolls Royce, a YouTuber with a knack for rebuilding supercars, and a crash that left fans stunned but everyone thankfully unhurt.
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The Crash Heard Around Carrington
On September 24, 2023, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford’s Rolls Royce Wraith by Mansory—barely out of the showroom with just 1,000 miles on the clock—was left with serious damage after a crash in Carrington, Greater Manchester. The impact was so severe that the car took out a lamp post, leaving the ultra-rare ride looking more like a scrapyard special than a footballer’s pride and joy.
Mat Armstrong, a content creator from Leicester known for resurrecting wrecked luxury cars, saw an opportunity. A lifelong Manchester United fan, Mat snapped up Rashford’s battered Rolls at auction for £180,000—a fraction of its original value—and set out to bring it back to life. But the project was anything but straightforward. The first hurdle? The car wouldn’t even start, and the damage turned out to be “way worse than thought”.
Unlocking the Mystery (and the Car)
Mat’s restoration journey hit a turning point when Rashford’s own team reached out. They provided him with the elusive “ghost” code—a secret sequence of button presses needed to start the car, acting like a high-tech password. Along with the code, they also handed over several salvaged parts from the crash, saving Mat thousands of pounds and giving him a fighting chance at restoring the luxury beast.
What Really Happened That Night?
The burning question: how did a football superstar’s prized Rolls end up in such a state? According to details shared by Rashford’s team, the crash wasn’t his fault. Here’s how it unfolded:
Restoring a £700k Rolls Royce isn’t cheap. Mat had to buy a second Rolls for £97,000 just for spare parts. The video series documenting the rebuild has become a hit, with fans following every twist, turn, and expensive surprise along the way710.
The accident took place on the A6144 Carrington Way.
The road splits into two lanes. Rashford was in the right lane, while a 74-year-old lady was in the left.
As the lanes merged, the other driver moved into Rashford’s lane, clipped his car, and sent the Rolls spinning into a lamp post.
Fortunately, both drivers walked away unscathed, but the insurance company determined the other driver was at fault.
A Happy Ending (For the Car, At Least)
After months of work, Mat finally finished the rebuild, revealing the true cost and effort behind bringing Rashford’s iconic ride back from the brink. The saga is a wild mix of football fame, luxury cars, and internet virality—proof that even when things go off the rails, there’s always a story (and a YouTube series) waiting to be told710.
