Vehicles become monumental status symbols once a world-renowned person lays their hands on them. These people are blessed with the connections and money to get and buy anything they desire; some of them even have their cars custom-built to fit their heart’s desires. And for that, they pay a fortune.
Here is a list of the Top 10 Celebrities Who Own The World’s Most Expensive Cars
1. Jay Leno – 1994 McLaren F1 ($12 Million)
With the kind of cars Jay Leno keeps in his garage, you wonder if he has a favorite one. Leno is one of the richest comedians, and he has a crazy car collection worth close to $50 million. Among them is this $12 million 1994 McLaren F1.He probably doesn’t have one favorite ride, but if his garage tragically caught on fire, we assume he would save this McLaren before anything else as only 107 units of the F1 were produced.
2. Jay Z –Maybach Exelero ($7 Million)
Now this is the definition of a limited edition vehicle. The Exelero was built in 2004 and was first owned by rapper, Bryan ‘Birdman’ Williams, and later sold to Jay-Z at a mind-boggling figure.Not only is the Maybach Exelero an extremely expensive celebrity-owned vehicle, but it’s also one of the rarest vehicles in the world that you won’t find in a showroom.
One of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Floyd Mayweather, owns a Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita. The ultra-modern car manufacturing company, Koenigsegg, built only two units of this that specifically designed for the super-rich — which makes the CCXR Trevita the perfect car for the popular world boxing champion.Floyd Mayweather paid a whopping $4.6 million to own this hypercar, which he later sold for an undisclosed price. With one of the fastest-growing collections in the world, the boxer also owns a fleet of expensive cars in Miami and Los Angeles.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo – Ferrari LaFerrari ($2.6 Million)
The Ferrari LaFerrari has some of the rarest features you’ll ever find in a car, making it unique. The Portuguese superstar soccer player paid $2 million to own one of the costliest cars in the world.As it seems, Cristiano loves Ferraris, as he also owns a Ferrari F12. The LaFerrari is equipped with a potent 6.3-liter V12 engine and a 161-horsepower motor. It is a horrifically fast automobile with a 0 – 60 mph acceleration of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph.
5. Bryan “Birdman” Williams – Bugatti Veyron 16.4 ($2 Million)
Bryan “Birdman” Williams – Bugatti Veyron 16.4 ($2 Million)Popularly known by his stage name Birdman, Bryan Williams is one of the most successful rappers in America. His success and riches are depicted in the types of cars he owns. One of those cars is the $2 million Bugatti Veyron 16.4.Birdman also owns a fleet of expensive cars such as the Maybach Landaulet and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. He was the first owner of one of the rarest cars globally, the Maybach Exelero, now owned by fellow rapper Jay Z.
6. Samuel Eto’o – Aston Martin One-77 ($1.6 Million)
Samuel Eto’o is one of the finest footballers that Africa and the world has ever known. His football career has made him extremely rich and successful in many ways. He owns some of the world’s most expensive machines such as the Aston Martin One-77, which he paid $1.6 million to possess. The One-77 is fitted with a naturally aspirated V12 engine producing enough power and torque to match the class of the owner.Apart from his Aston Martin One-77, the fine superstar footballer also owns a Lamborghini, a Hummer Jeep, a Porsche, and a family bus.
7. Steven Tyler – Hennessey Venom GT Spyder ($1.2 Million)
The Hennessey Venom GT is among the most expensive American cars. It is a sports car that came as a result of heavy modifications of the Lotus Elise chassis design. Rock star Steven Tyler owns a special edition of the Hennessey GT. He requested the company to custom-design a convertible version of the Venom GT, and it was made.The Hennessey Venom GT Spyder is the open-top version that was specially built for Tyler. It comes equipped with the same 7.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine as the Venom GT. It also has the same Ricardo 6-Speed Manual Transmission.
Yeah, some celebrities prefer antique cars, and Beyonce Knowles is one of them. The queen of R&B owns a well-kept 1959 Silver Cloud Rolls-Royce Convertible. And as she is a woman of class, she has a fleet of expensive cars in her garage, which she picks depending on the mood of the day, and the event.This classic Rolls-Royce convertible comes with some of the best and most desirable features anyone could ever want in a luxury vehicle. The Rolls-Royce is powered by a potent 6.2-liter engine. It also features the original leather seats from 1959.
9. Kanye West – Lamborghini Aventador ($750,000)
Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian have made a name for themselves with the controversial lives they lead and the crazy things they say on television. But that is not all that defines the superstar rapper. Kanye West also owns several expensive rides, among them a $750,000 Lamborghini Aventador.Apart from the Lambo, the renowned rapper and undisputed entertainer also owns a fleet of rather interesting cars. Filippo Perini styled his Aventador. It seems he doesn’t just have a taste for beautiful women like Kim, but also beautiful cars.
10. Jerry Seinfeld – Porsche 959 ($700,000)
Porsche 959 is a modern classic rear-engine 4WD sports car sold between 1986 and 1993. Jerry Seinfeld is one celebrity that boasts an impressive collection of expensive cars, and one of them is this speed monster Porsche 959. Jerry has one of the biggest collections of Porsche supercars in the world.The celebrity paid $700,000 for the 959, one of just 337 units produced. When it first launched, the Porsche 959 was the fastest road-going sports car globally with a maximum speed of 195 mph.
