Carlos Acosta: 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 Carlos Acosta said elsewhere, not written here

A 1955 Jaguar XK120. It was not in very good condition and, little by little, I brought it back to its former splendour.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 September 2018 source ↗

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Edith Bowman Scottish radio DJ and television presenter

A pair of Balenciaga boots. They were extortionate, but that has to be at least 10 years ago and I still wear them.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 February 2021 source ↗

Chris Hoy British track cyclist, 1994–2013

A road track car, a Porsche GT3. I’ve done the 24-hour race in Le Mans, which was a dream come true.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2018 source ↗

Warwick Davis English actor

Our campervan. It’s fully kitted out, sleeps four and lowers down, so we can get in and out easily.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 November 2017 source ↗

Susan Calman Scottish comedian

A Tiffany watch for my wife. The security guard was following us, so I deliberately bought a really expensive watch to prove we had money. I don’t think I’ve seen her wear it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 November 2018 source ↗