13 Celebs With The Most Insane Car Collections
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When you have loads of money, spending it on the things you love gets so much easier. So when you are a high rolling celebrity, it is but obvious that you might have designer wardrobes, fashionable shoe collections or multi-million dollar car collections that are the burning envy of most of us commoners!
Some prefer the rare and vintage models, while others prefer the classics, and then there are some who like them modern, sleekly designed and fast. One can be sure that whatever the personal preference for each celebrity, most of those who purchase expensive cars for their museum worthy car collections cannot resist showing them off. So pop stars and rappers show them in their videos while others prefer to hit the roads and let the fans ogle their stars and their cars. While we are just content to dream about them, paste cut outs on our walls, lust after them, read about them or write articles on them to satisfy our personal car collection cravings!
So yes, expensive, limited edition and ultra luxurious cars seem to be the preferred items of expenditure for a lot of rich celebrities and though such cars are loved by all, irrespective of gender, these 13 male celebrities are clearly the toppers when expressing their love for them.
13) Funkmaster Flex
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Rapper, hip hop DJ, musician and producer Funkmaster Flex, also known as Aston George Taylor Jr., is hooked on cars. Classic cars seem to be his weakness and so are the vintage models. He just loves to own them, closet them in one of his many huge garages and perform custom restoration works on them. And then once he’s done with them of course, he can never part with them!
The cars junkie has or has had one of all of the following, a truly boast-worthy collection no?
- 1969 Chevrolet Nova
- 1976 Ford Torino
- 1971 Ford Torino GT
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2005 Ford Expedition
- 1967 Ford Galaxie
- 2006 Ford Mustang
- 1969 Charger R/T
- 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
- 1965 Impala SS 396
12) Jay Leno
If you ever look up celebrity car connoisseurs, television host Jay Leno is sure to feature in any list for his spectacular collection of vintage, as well as new and even super rare cars. With over 130 cars and over 90 motorcycles in his enviable collection, it is nothing short of shocking that he manages to drive them all! With a collection so big, it is no wonder that he uses a Burbank airport hangar as his garage! Some notable cars in his collection are:
- 1906 Stanley Steamer Cup Racer
- McLaren P1 Sports
- Ariel Atom
- Blastolene Special “Crystal Tank Car”
- McLaren F1
- LLC Rocket
- 1986 Lamborghini Countach
- 1970 Citroen SM
- 1970 Mazda Cosmo 110S
- 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S
- 1966 Yengo Stinger Corvair
- 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car
- 1963 Jaguar XKE Coupe
- Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic C
11) Floyd Mayweather
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Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather loves his rides, which have reportedly cost him over 7 million dollars, and that is not even after taking into account the cost of his private jet (although, we all know he has no trouble affording this impressive collection, especially after his recent Championship)! While most people find it difficult to even dream about owning a Bugatti, this champ has splurged on three. Some of the stars in Floyd’s insane car collection are:
- Bentley Mulsanne
- Rolls Royce Drophead
- Ferrari 458 Spider
- Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
- Rolls Royce Phantom
- Mercedes Benz S600
- Lamborghini Aventador
- Mercedes SLS
- Bugatti Veyron
- Ferrari F430
- Lamborghini Murcielago
- Bugatti Grand Sport
- Porsche 911 Turbo S
10) Patrick Dempsey
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Actor Patrick Dempsey may have recently been in the news for the reasons of being killed off on the hit show Grey’s Anatomy, but even when this news wanes from the spotlight, the image that will never leave him is his image as a passionate lover of vintage and classic cars. Though not everyone knows this, Patrick is actually a race car driver. Pretty cool, no? Some of the hotshot names (that keep coming in and going out) in his small but weighty collection are:
- 1963 Porsche 356
- 1972 Jaguar E-Type V-12 Convertible
- 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
- Mercedes SLS Gullwing
- Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
- Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
- Jaguar XK120
- Ferrari Daytona
9) T-Pain
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Hip hop artist T-Pain, is another rich celebrity that loves to splurge on fabulous cars. Being a “pure-bred” enthusiast that he is, T-Pain loves to buy the same car in different year’s models, and he’s always ready with how the engine and spec differences justify his purchase decisions! Some of the heavy weight cars in this star’s impressive collection are:
- Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
- Scion xB
- 1969 Impala
- Mini Cooper
- Bugatti Veyron
- Ferrari F430
- Cadillac Hearse
- Oldsmobile 442
- 1972 Chevrolet Impala
- 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
- 1963 hard-top Chevrolet Impala
- 1963 drop-top Chevrolet Impala
- Ford F650
- 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
- Buick Lacerne
8) Jerry Seinfeld
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Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld has an unabashed love for Porches and he keeps a super impressive car collection in a New York plumbing factory that has been converted into a two storey garage. While his collection of Porches is considered to be the largest in the world, the non-Porche cars in his collection are equally impressive. His list goes as follows:
- 1949 Porsche 356/2
- 1973 Porsche 911 Carrerra RS
- 1944 Porche 550 Spyder
- 1952 VW Bug
- 1955 Porche 550 RS
- 1963 VW Karmann Ghia
- 1964 Porche 911
- 1966 Porche 356 SC Cabriolet
- 1970 Porche 911S
- Porche 959
- 1994 Porche 964 Speedster
- Porche 993
- 2004 Porche Carrera GT
- Porche Boxter
7) Bill Goldberg
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Former WWE wrestler and professional football player, Bill Goldberg has a garage full of cars that he’s personally restored. At any given time, Bill’s garage houses around 20 cars. Though Bill is routinely seen driving his 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty, his impressive collection of real collectibles also includes:
- 1966 Jaguar XK-E Series 1 convertible
- 1965 Shelby Cobra replica
- 1959 Chevy Biscayne
- 1963 Dodge 330
- 1969 Dodge Charger
- 1970 Boss 429 Mustang
- 1970 Pontiac Trans
- 1967 Plymouth GTX with a Hemi engine
- Barracuda 440 Six Pack
- Mustang Boss 429
6) Nicolas Cage
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Actor Nicolas Cage is another car collector with enviable and expensive cars, which include rare Italian sports cars, in his private collection. While Ferraris are his obvious favorites, the other cars featuring in his collection are no less fabulous. Just as the actor loves to collect cars, he has even been known to splurge on other ‘collectibles’ that he loves, such as yachts, jets, properties and exotic pets. When Nicolas wants to spend, he really spends, like the time he bought 22 cars in just 12 months! Some cars featuring in his collection are:
- Ferrari Enzo
- 1959 Ferrari California 250 GT LWB Spyder
- Jaguar D-Type
- 1971 Lamborghini Miura SVJ
- 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina
- 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
- 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT
- 1955 Porche 356 Pre-A Speedster
- 1963 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition
- 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda Hardtop
- 1938 Bugatti T57C Atalante Coupe
5) James Hetfield
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Co-founder of rock band Metallica, James Hetfield has put his love for fabulous cars out there for all to see. In fact, his collection is just so impressive that James curated a special Custom Car and Motorcycle Show to Atlantic City’s Orion Music and More in 2012! Some of the cars featured in his personal collection are:
- 1937 Lincoln Zephyr “Voodoo Priest” Kustom
- 1936 Custom Ford – Iron Fist
- Tesla Model S
- 1948 Jaguar Saloon Black Pearl Custom Car
- 1936 Auburn Roadster
4) Ralph Lauren
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Fashion Designer Ralph Lauren, is known for his clean, impeccable designs that are loved the world over. But what is it that the designer really, truly loves? Why, cars of course; expensive, designer cars! He seems to have an equal amount of passion for his cars, just as he has for his profession. Some of the classics that feature in his extensive car collection are:
- 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Vintage
- Bugatti Veyron
- 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
- 1937 Mercedes Benz Count Trossi SSK
- 1955 Porche 550 Spyder
- 1955 Jaguar XKD
- 1929 Bentley Blower
- 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C2900 Mille Miglia
- McLaren F1
3) John Cena
WWE wrestler and actor John Cena, is a true muscle man that seemingly loves his heavily muscled rides, as much as his career. He loves to splurge on cars of the heavy-duty kind, especially those with hard-core power and menacing names. Some of the notable cars in his collection are:
- 1971 Ford Torino GT
- 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge
- 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
- 1970 Plymouth Superbird
- 1966 Dodge Hemi Charger
- 1971 AMC Hornet 360
2) Jay Kay
Like a true rock star, Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay, is really living it up in dream style, with a luxury car collection of over 50 rides. Though he prefers European Classics, the variety in his collection is simplyastounding. It is not just cars with him, for Jay Kay also has a fabulous collection of go-karts too! And a personal, outdoor track to test-drive them in, if you’re interested. Some of the cars that feature in Jay Kay’s collection are:
- Frua-bodied Maserati A6 G2000
- Ferrari 550
- Lamborghini Miura SV
- Ferrari Enzo
- Classic Fiat Abarth 1000
- Aston Martin DB5
- Ferrari Vignale 330 GT
- BMW 2002 Bauer Cabriolet
- Porche 911 2.7 RS
- Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster
- Aston Martin DB6 Mark 1 Volante
1) Tim Allen
Just like the previously mentioned funny men, Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, actor and comedian Tim Allenalso loves his cars. What’s more is that he even has a few of his impressive rides named after himself. A look into the garage that holds his collection showcases the following rides:
- Cadillac DeVille
- 1956 Ford F-150 Pickup
- Ford RS200
- Shelby Cobra
- 1950 Cadillac
- 1933 Ford Roadster
- 1946 Ford Convertible
- 1968 Shelby GT500 KR
- Tim Allen Moal Roadster Special
- Ferrari 330 GTC
- Porche Carrera GT
- 2000 Tim Allen Design Cadillac DeVille DTSi
- 1996 Tim Allen Design Chevy LT5ImpalaSS
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