► Six of the strangest optional extras
► From supercar roofracks…
► … to smelly perfumes
Ever been tempted by the further reaches of the optional extras catalogue? Be sure to give this lot a wide berth.
1) Ferrari FF wooden door handles
Seriously! The Ferrari website has a whole section dedicated to wooden options for your FF. It’s high-tech meets 1974 Humber Sceptre.
2) Koenigsegg roofbox
Made by Thule for the 1100bhp Agera R, the ‘Lightning’ roofbox can handle 186mph, in case you’re in a hurry to reach the static caravan park.
3) Rolls-Royce leather cool bag
Phantom owners, you could go to Argos and buy a regular cool bag for £13.95, instead of buying the official Rolls accessory… for almost £4000.
4) Ariel Atom windscreen
Who doesn’t understand the Atom is about wild discomfort? Fitting a screen is like trekking through the Ecuadorian rainforest, and packing slippers and a onesie.
5) Audi RS6 tow bar
Poor horse – bewildered by the 0-60mph sprint in just 3.9sec, it practically chokes on its hay when it reaches the 189mph top speed. CAR’s Ben Barry (above) does not condone cruelty to animals.
6) Mercedes-Benz interior fragrance
M-B’s ‘Air Balance’ is a pricey way to make your car smell like a minicab. Choose ‘Downtown Mood’ for a ‘transparent floralcy of jasmine and lilac over warm musk.’