Read on for some of the most expensive luxury cars owned by celebrities should make any car lover jealous.
6. 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder – US$5.3 million
Owned by: Jerry Seinfeld
When it comes to expensive car collections, no list is complete without comedian Jerry Seinfeld. The almost-billionaire auctioned off a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder for US$5.3 million in 2016, per CNBC, while GQ reported that his collection included a 1958 Porsche 356A 1500 GS/GT Carrera Speedster and a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS in 2020.
Seinfeld spoke about his love of cars to fans at the 2016 auction, saying he wanted to be there to see people who shared his passion, reported CNBC. The sitcom star added that he buys cars for the love of it, not as an investment: “I never thought these cars were going to increase in value. I’m not a collector who gets cars to make money. I love the feeling of the car.”
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5. Bugatti Centodieci – US$9 million
Owned by: Cristiano Ronaldo
Car Buzz reports that the car costs US$9 million, and Ronaldo was shown getting into the vehicle in a widely circulated online video.
Bugatti announced it would only make 10 of the car, making the Centodieci one of the most desirable cars on the planet. Per Car Buzz, the model’s first deliveries were in 2022, with no traditional timeline on when manufacturing would stop.
4. McLaren F1 – US$20.5 million
Owned by: Jay Leno, Rowan Atkinson and Elon Musk
3. Rolls-Royce Boat Tail – US$28 million
Owned by: Jay-Z and Beyoncé
Sophistication, customisation and a hint of nautical flair make this dream car stand out. Per Hotcars, it’s worth US$28 million. The Boat Tail is 5.8 metres long and comes equipped with a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V12 engine and a 0-62mph time of around 5.3 seconds, per Auto Express.
Its “rear deck” features a cocktail table and parasol. Per GQ, the classic Rolls Pantheon grille was tweaked for a softer appearance, adding to the unique flair of the Boat Tail.
It’s no surprise that classy couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé own one, per The Telegraph.
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2. Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic – US$40 million
Owned by: Ralph Lauren
Among his most prized possessions is the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic that the designer acquired in the late 1980s and had painstakingly restored over a two-year period, per Robb Report. “If you’re going to restore it, you’re restoring it so that it’s not just a monument but a fine-working machine – something with the quality it had when it was new,” Lauren said, per the publication.
According to Bugatti, only four of the car were created between 1936 and 1938, with just three in existence today. At auction, the car has reached a price tag of US$40 million, per New Atlas.
1. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO – US$51.7 million
Owned by: Ralph Lauren and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason
Only 36 Ferrari 250 Gran Turismo Omolegato (GTO) cars were produced in 1962, with a price tag of around US$18,000 – equivalent to around US$150,000 in today’s money – per Ferris Cars.
One of these iconic cars sold just last month for a record price of US$51.7 million. Per Sotheby’s, it was the second most expensive car ever sold at auction, having been owned for the past 38 years by an American collector.
Ralph Lauren and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason both owned one, per Ferris Cars and GQ.
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