Mr October’s Impressive Car Collection
Reggie Jackson is one of the most successful baseball players of all time. All of that raw baseball talent has earned Jackson a pretty penny, which has enabled him to fuel another passion: cars. Reggie Jackson’s car collection, at its height, was worth $8 million. Let’s take a look.
1955 Chevy
This was one of Reggie Jackson’s first cars. It wasn’t as flashy as some of the other kids’ cars in his high school, but he was passionate about it. This was a passion that would carry on throughout his life.
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1967 421 Pontiac Catalina
Jackson got this car from Charlie Finley when he signed his first baseball contract in 1966. In a deep maroon color, it was part of his signing bonus, and Jackson called it something that he would always remember.
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Yamaha FZR Race Editions
Jackson had a lot of vehicles in his collection, but few are as special as this pair of racers. Jackson began riding motorcycles in the late 70s. He’d later connect with Japanese sport bike companies, including Yamaha.
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Yamaha FZR Race Editions
These two bikes were gifted to Jackson from Yamaha as part of his revenue for appearing in promotions and motorcycle safety videos in the 1990s. They are a key part of Jackson’s collections.
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Yamaha FZR Race Editions
This pair of bikes were part of a limited production, and therefore are rare, perfect for any collection. They had a six-speed manual gearbox, disc brakes, and chain drive. They’d also been modified.
Yamaha FZR Race Editions
These bikes had been modified to make them street-legal. A horn, tail light, and turn signals were added to them in order to do this.
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
As one of only 602 Camaro Z28s produced in this year, this was likely one of the prize pieces in Jackson’s collection. Today, less than 200 are known to still exist. Jackson had extensive records on his Camaro’s history.
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This particular vehicle was built on April 10, 1967, and was delivered to the Chevrolet Engineering Center in Warren Michigan for evaluation by Chevrolet performance chief Vince Piggins.
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Most of the miles on this car were put on by Piggins and Chevrolet General Manager Pete Este. However, it saw some action with its first owner, who competed in NHRA drag racing events with this piece.
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It had been refurbished by Supercar Specialties of Portland, Michigan before Jackson took ownership of it. With its four-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, and M21 four-speed manual transmission, it’s a testament to muscle cars.
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1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This Chevy Corvette convertible is a classic car for a reason. With its 327/340 hp V8 engine and four-speed manual transmission, it is the dream of car collectors everywhere, and there’s no surprise why Jackson had it.
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1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
With a sleek all black exterior and “tuxedo black” interior, anyone driving this car looks cool simply by being behind the wheel. That’s not even getting into the convertible aspect.
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1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1962 Chevy Corvette convertible came with a removable hardtop; Jackson’s variation had one top only, though he did have replacement rear glass for the hardtop. Beyond that, it was in prime condition.
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1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Not only did this sleek car have the original engine and transmission, but it includes a factory rear end, and correctly dated carburetor, distributor and cylinder heads. It is a credit to car collections everywhere.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When you think of 60s and 70s muscle cars, then you think of the Camaro, whether you realize it or not. Therefore, it is no surprise that Jackson had more than one version of this car.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
His 1969 Camaro stood out for its bold paint job. The bright yellow with racing stripes was a typical color combo of the time, all the better to stand out. Jackson’s variation had most of its original paint.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
As with any good car collector, Jackson only invested in the best. This ‘69 Camaro Z28 had most of its original parts. This included the original LOF glass, and tools and jack included in the trunk. It also had power.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 had four-speed manual transmission, a 302/290 hp V8 engine and power brakes with front disks. It was the height of technology for cars at the time.
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1941 Willys Gasser
One of the most unique cars in Jackson’s collection is the candy apple red 1941 Willys Gasser. One look at this sleek vehicle that’s a perfect blend of 40s and modern tech, and you know that you’re looking at something special.
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1941 Willys Gasser
While this car is not 100% original, John Mazmanian, a racer known for working with gasser cars, has supposedly stated that this car is the most faithful tribute that he’s seen. It is made with an original Willys Gasser body. It’s the inside that’s been updated.
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1941 Willys Gasser
Jackson had the 426 Ci Hemi V8 engine that this car boasts built in his machine shop in San Bruno, California. It was made by Bruno Gianoli. It pays homage to the start of cars, while boasting high power.
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1941 Willys Gasser
On top of the engine, this car has a 671 supercharger, a 4-port Hilborn electronic fuel injection, and a Chevrolet Turbo 400 automatic transmission. You won’t find many cars like this one; it’s just another crown in Jackson’s collection.
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1957 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan
A Chevrolet was one of Jackson’s earliest cars, and the passion for the company is evident in the rest of the cars that he has collected over the years. This 1957 Utility Sedan is the definition of classic car, and a collector’s dream.
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1957 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan
Jackson had this car as part of his collection for nearly 25 years, and it undoubtedly had a place of honor among the many, many cars that he’s collected over the years. It has the sleek, stylish look that all cars from the 50s carried.
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1957 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan
Although not all original, Jackson’s 150 Utility Sedan was completed to the correct specs in 2005, with care taken to honor the past this car has undoubtedly seen. You won’t find anything amiss with this car.
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1957 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan
With a 283/270 hp V8 engine and dual 4-barrel carburetors, it runs as smoothly as it did the day that it was made. The three-speed manual transmission is a classic piece of a classic car.
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1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
You can’t get a car that is more visually striking than Jackson’s bright red 1967 Chevy II. Contrasting with the bright red exterior, the all-black interior allows the chrome fixtures to pop. This is a car for car lovers.
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1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
This original Factory six-cylinder Chevy II has been restored as a Super Sport Replica; it is sharp, and fresh and pays perfect homage to the original make and build.
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1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
As with any of the cars in Jackson’s collection, you won’t find anything amiss in this vehicle, inside or outside. It boasts a 427/425 hp V8 engine, 4-barrel carburetor, and four-speed manual transmission.
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2001 BMW M5
Now, from the outside looking in, this BMW from the early 2000s doesn’t look nearly as flashy as the classic muscle cars that are part of Jackson’s collection. However, don’t let the outside fool you. It still has all of the power.
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2001 BMW M5
Of all the cars that we’ve discussed so far in Jackson’s collection, this is the only one that Jackson purchased new himself. Aside from adding upgraded polished wheels, this car is still in the same condition Jackson bought it in 2001.
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2001 BMW M5
With a 5L/415 hp V8 engine and a six-speed manual transmission, it has oomph that can rival the muscle cars we’ve already spoken of. Afterall, it has the power of modernity behind it.
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2001 BMW M5
Along with bigger engines, and more modern technology, this BMW M5 has some other modern luxuries. This includes power steering and power disc brakes.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28
Jackson had a favorite when it came to the cars that he purchased. This may just seem like yet another Camaro in his collection, but each Camaro has its looks and benefits.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28
This Camaro RS Z28 has a slightly less boxy look than the yellow Camaro Z28 in Jackson’s collection from the same year. This one is in a sleek Lemans Blue with a white vinyl top that pops against the richness of the blue.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28
Before Jackson had this car in his collection, it was previously owned by Jim Stubbings of Heartbeat City Camaros and inspected by Mark Schwartz. It also has power.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28
With a 302 CI V8 engine, Dual Holley 4-barrel carburetors, and four-speed manual transmission, this variation of the Camaro RS Z28 lives up to its reputation. Add in power steering and power brakes, and you’ve got the whole package.
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1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T
Reggie Jackson had this powerful car in his collection since the 1980s. Its restoration is older. However, you wouldn’t be able to tell. Not with its “Plum Crazy” color still gleaming.
1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T
This Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T is a jewel in any collection. In 1970, only 287 were produced—meaning that it is a rare find that Jackson was surely proud of.
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1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T
Like nearly all the cars of this time, it boasts a four-speed manual transmission and a 426/425 hp Hemi V8 engine. It’s a good-looking and powerful car to add to Jackson’s already impressive lineup.
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1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Yes, Jackson’s collection was so extensive that he had two 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertibles. This one gleams in a stunning maroon, and appears in perfect condition, as all of Jackson’s cars are.
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1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Unlike Jackson’s first Corvette convertible, this one came with a soft top. However, it boasts the usual four-speed manual transmission, among other highlights.
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
What makes this particular car so special is that it is both a last of its kind and a first. This was the final year for the “first generation” Corvettes. However, this particular model was the first year for the 327 Ci engine in a Corvette.
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