He’s the recruitment tycoon who sold off almost everything he owned, including his country home and a fleet of expensive cars, to build a business empire.
But David Spencer-Percival is now facing a High Court battle against bankruptcy.
Spencer-Percival, 55, created the recruitment giant Huntress from scratch, turning it into a £100million-a-year business before making a seven-figure sum when he sold his stake.
But he needed more to start his next venture, so sold his home, antiques, watches and a collection of classic cars, including a Ferrari, Bentley and two Aston Martins, in an extraordinary gamble 16 years ago.
The entrepreneur used the proceeds
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