Jon Snow: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Jon Snow said elsewhere, not written here

The cheapest available Volvo.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 March 2024 source ↗

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Jenna Coleman English actress

A Matisse and my Leica camera.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 February 2019 source ↗

Julian Lennon English musician, photographer, and philanthropist

I bought a sports car over 20 years ago and still have it. She’s a black Z8 BMW. I love her: she’s my pride and joy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗

Sheena Easton Scottish singer

I decided I wanted a red convertible Jaguar, because I thought I would look the bee’s knees in it. The first time I drove it with the top down, it scared the shit out of me. After that, I only bought “mom” cars.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗

Jason Manford English comedian and singer

When I finished the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, I bought a replica of the car. It’s in my front garden, surrounded by a lovely wildflower meadow, and people stop to look at it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 July 2023 source ↗