September 25, 2024 | Jack Hawkins

People With The Largest Car Collections In The World


People With The Largest Car Collections In The World

From celebrities to royalty to inherited collections, people love their cars. But that's especially true for those on this list, who have spent millions and billions of dollars on some of the most unique and exotic cars on the planet. These expansive collections will have even the most fervent petrolheads turning green with envy.

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RSS%20Thumbnail%20-%20Largest%20Celebrity%20Car%20Collections.jpgCraig Jackson

Craig Jackson is the CEO of Barrett-Jackson, an American car collector auction company. He's taken his leadership role to heart, accruing a massive collection of vehicles throughout his tenure. It currently includes more than 20 cars, including a 1966 Pontiac LeMans, a Ferrari Daytona, and a classic 1965 Shelby Mustang GT.

Craig Jacksondodge challenger1, Flickr

Dimitri Lomakov

Moscow's director of the Retro Car Museum in Russia's capital probably had to be a car fanatic to even take the job. Luckily for the museum, Dimtri Lomakov most certainly is. His collection reportedly features over 120 antique vehicles, including Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels' personal Mercedes cars.

A car in the Retro Car Museum in RussiaGalin Vladimir Petrovich, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

Floyd Mayweather

He's not called "Money" Mayweather for no reason. The boxer's collection is a stunning ode to opulence and automotive tastes—mostly comprised of incredible supercars like the Bugatti Veyron, or the Veyron's successor, the Bugatti Chiron. He also has a Koenigsegg CCXR that's capable of producing speeds of 250 mph. On the 'stylish' end of the spectrum, there's a Rolls-Royce Ghost and a Mercedes SLS AMG Black—one of only 150 ever made.

Floyd Mayweather in 2011Chamber of Fear, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

George Foreman

Inventor of the Foreman Grill—and former boxing world champion—Foreman has used his wealth from the "lean, mean, grillin' machine" to accrue more than 50cars. Apparently, his favorite is a 1977 VW Beetle as it reminds him of his humble beginnings.

George Foreman speaking in 2016Gage Skidmore, Flickr

Gerard Lopez

Gerard Lopez is a Luxembourgish businessman who has the distinction of owning a French and Portuguese soccer team, as well as founding the Lotus F1 racing team. Lopez's collection has well over 100 cars including a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, a 1984 Lamborghini Countach, and many former Formula 1 cars.

Gerard Lopez attends the UEFA Champions LeagueXavier Laine, Getty Images

Ion Tiriac

Ion Tiriac is a former professional tennis and ice hockey player from Romania. His collection of vehicles totals over 200, including one Hurtu 3 1/2 Quadricycle from 1899. Is it a car? Is it a bike? It's a car. He also owns all seven of Rolls-Royce's Phantom models. His collection is known as the "Tiriac Collection."

Ion TiriacBobby Voicu, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Jay Kay

British funk band Jamiroquai smashed the charts in 1992 when their debut album Emergency on Planet Earth went straight to No.1 in the UK charts. This made Jay Kay, their frontman, very rich. It's estimated that Jay owns around 50 cars, including a 1950s Mercedes SL-Roadster, a Porsche 911, a Ferrari Enzo, and an Aston Martin DB6.

Jay Kay by his LaferrariMichelin LIVE UK, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Jay Leno

Jay Leno might be one of the most famous and recognizable car lovers on our list. Leno's love of cars is no secret and his personal collection consists of over 180 cars and 160 motorcycles, totaling a worth of over $150 million. He's even won an Emmy for his car review YouTube show, Jay Leno's Garage.

Jay Leno At Laguna SecaMichael Albov, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld's love of cars is also no secret: After all, he did drive around with President Obama in The Beast. When he's not driving around with a President of the United States, he's cruising in one of his 46 rare Porsches that are reportedly worth around $15 million. Many have been custom-built or retrofitted to Seinfeld's specifications. 

Jerry Seinfeld At The Beacon Theaterslgckgc, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

John Cena

John Cena's catchphrase, "You can't see me," is a little less believable when the big, burly professional wrestler and actor steps out from his 1971 Plymouth Road Runner, 1970 Buick GSX, or his 1989 Jeep Wrangler or Rolls-Royce Phantom. The bulk of his cars are classic American muscle cars, though. 

John Cena at a conventionGage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Jon Shirley

The Microsoft executive served as the organization's President, Chief Operating Officer, and Director, retiring in 2008 from the corporation entirely (leaving on good terms). Shirley's car collection includes multiple vintage Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, and racing cars of the 1950s and 1940s. Shirley's 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti Coupe won Best of Show in 2014 at the Pebble Beach luxury car show, Concours d'Elegance. 

Jon Shirley car collectionPeter Stevens, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Ken Lingenfelter

Son of a GM Executive, Ken Lingenfelter always had an appreciation for luxury vehicles. Currently, he owns the 150+ cars of the Lingenfelter Collection, a mass of vintage metal and exorbitant exotics like the AMC Gremlin and a pristine Chevrolet Corvette.

The AMC GremlinGerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Khalid Abdul Rahim

The Bahraini businessman owns the KAR Group, a collection of businesses mostly centered around the construction and engineering industries. The largest of these is Cerbarco Bahrain, a construction business that has built many massive structures in Bahrain. For his chairmanship, Khalid Abdul Rahim receives plenty of income, using some of that to buy cars—lots of cars.

His collection includes half a dozen Ferraris, four Porsches, three Lamborghinis, a 1964 Jaguar E-Type, and a whole host of other vehicles.

Khalid Abdul RahimGK.bh, Flickr

Michael Fux

Michael Fux made his name in the home furnishings industry and is currently the CEO of Comfort Revolution. Heralding from humble beginnings in Cuba, Fux's hard work and determination paid off, bringing him a personal fortune of around $450 million dollars. His car collection includes many Ferraris, Porsches, McLarens, Rolls-Royces and a few Mercedes cars—you know, just thrown in for good measure.

Michael Fux at a ceremonyVariety, Getty Images

Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani

The Indian-born Yemeni businessman is the son of Dhirubhai Ambani, founder of the Reliance Group, a large Indian multinational corporation. He's the richest person in Asia and the 11th richest person in the world. Naturally, he likes to spend his fortune on luxury vehicles. His car collection includes a pink Rolls Royce Phantom VIII for his wife, Nita. The Ambani's garage includes 168 luxury vehicles from all of the usual suspects: Ferrari, Porsche, Maybach, Rolls-Royce, and many more.

 Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani at a forumWorld Economic Forum, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Nick Mason

The drummer of Pink Floyd is also a lover of luxury vehicles and owns approximately 40 of them. Among his favorites are a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and a 1957 Maserati 250F. There's even a 1927 Bugatti Type 35B, a gorgeous vehicle.

The drummer Nick MasonMarco DE NIET, Flickr

Patrick Dempsey

"Dr McDreamy" as he's known by Grey's Anatomy (2005) fans needs no introduction—but did you know that Patrick Dempsey was such a massive car collector? His vintage rides include a Jaguar XK120, a 1963 Porsche 356, a V12 Ferrari Daytona, and a hand-built Panoz Esperante GT.

Patrick Dempsey attending an eventAleksandr Dyskin, Shutterstock

Ralph Lauren

You might be wearing one of his shirts or sweaters, but Ralph doesn't just love fashion, he also loves fashionable cars. Among his car collection worth millions is a Bugatti 57SC Coupe, a 1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK "Count Trossi", a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, and a McLaren F1—along with many, many more.

Designer Ralph LaurenFashionStock.com, Shutterstock

Rick Hendrick

Rick Hendrick owns over 100 auto retail locations across the United States, but his passion for car detailing has led him to build an empire that naturally includes some very nice vehicles of his own—perfectly detailed, of course. His total was 220 as of 2023 and includes over 120 vintage Corvettes.

Rick HendrickZach Catanzareti, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Rodger Dudding

Rodger Dudding made his fortune in the British self-storage business, creating an empire that spanned the width and breadth of the UK. He'll need some storage of his own for his car collection of 420 vehicles, including 24 Aston Martin Lagondas (a luxury 4-door produced by Aston Martin between 1974 and 1990) and over 200 classic cars.

1986 Aston Martin LagondaNiels de Wit, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nayhan

This Emirati royal family member really goes all out with his collection. Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nayhan is of such opulence and wealth that he had a pyramid custom-built to proudly display his vehicles to the public. His collection includes seven Mercedes S-Classes, in each color of the rainbow, and a ten-wheeled custom-built SUV. Money and taste not being mutually exclusive and all... 

Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan Al NahyanShoujaa, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Tim Allen

It's no secret that Tim Allen loves cars. The actor and comedian has been collecting vintage vehicles for years. Among his favorite rides are a custom-built 1996 Chevy Impala SS—his daily driver—and a gorgeously rare Ford RS200.

Tim Allen attending an eventKathy Hutchins, Shutterstock

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage's love of cars is also well-documented. His collection has included nine Rolls-Royce Phantoms, a Jaguar D-Type, a Ferrari Enzo, a Lamborghini Miura, and a Ford Eleanor Mustang from 1967.

Nicolas CageLaCameraChiara, Shutterstock

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnie will be back in one of his 15 very expensive cars—including a gorgeous open-top Excalibur, a car modeled on a 1927 Mercedes SSK. Schwarzenegger owns one of only 3,500 built in the United States before the company folded in 1986. Other cars in his garage include two Bentley Continentals, a Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet, and a bright red Audi R8.

Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2019Gage Skidmore, Flickr

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal's best international soccer player of a generation needs no introduction. The Portuguese star owns a Bugatti Chiron, an Aston Martin DB9, and a Rolls-Royce Phantom. He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari F12 Tour De France, which has a limited edition motor.

Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024Dziurek, Shutterstock

Jay-Z

Jay-Z's certainly no stranger to luxury vehicles and owns about a dozen, including Bugattis, Ferraris, a 1961 Corvette Convertible, and a Pagani Zonda F—one of only 25 ever built. He also has a 253 mph Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport. You know, for when you want to go very fast in a straight line.

Jay-Z in 2011Joella Marano, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Turki Bin Abdullah Al Saud

The seventh son of the King of Saudi Arabia, Turki bin Abdullah's extensive collection includes six golden supercars. That's right, they're wrapped in gold. Gold. Wrapped in gold. They include: a Lamborghini Aventador SV, a six-wheeled Mercedes AMG, a Bentley Continental, and a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe. 

Rolls Royce Phantom CoupeAlexandre Prévot, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Rowan Atkinson

Sir Rowan Atkinson is famous for Blackadder and Mr. Bean, but not so much for his love of cars. Atkinson has a penchant for the fast, furious, exotic, and beautiful vehicles. His ultra-rare Lancia Thema 8.32 V8 is only one of nine ever sold in the UK. Another ultra-rare one is Atkinson's 1939 BMW 328 Roadster and a Mercedes 500E.

Rowan Atkinson at a premiereEva Rinaldi, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal is 7'1. That means that most of the cars that he owns have to be custom-retrofitted for his leg length and feet size. Shaq's fleet of cars stands at a current total of 18, including a custom-built Jeep Wrangler, a 1963 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, and a 1998 Ferrari 355 F1 Spyder.

Shaquille O'Neal attends an eventlev radin, Shutterstock

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay doesn't seem like a man who'd handle road rage particularly well. Yet, he has an extensive car collection. Gordon Ramsay's 14-car collection includes Ferraris, McLarens, and an Aston Martin—but that's just his British collection. The man also has a property in Florida, where he likely keeps even more very expensive cars.

Gordon Ramsay at his showgordonramsaysubmissions, Flickr

David Beckham

It's no secret that David Beckham likes to live well. As for his own collection of cars, Beckham has even partnered with Maserati to design a luxury car released as the MC-20, which (of course) he owns. He also owns a Rolls-Royce Ghost, a McLaren MP4 12C, and a 720S (also made by McLaren). A couple other sweet rides in fleet include a Bentley Continental GT, a Bentley Mulsanne, and another Rolls-Royce: a Phantom Drophead Coupe.

David Beckham attends the UK Series Global PremiereFred Duval, Shutterstock

Mark Pieloch

Mark Pieloch's collection is an amazing 400 cars—all stored in a private museum called the American Muscle Car Museum, located in Melbourne, Florida. Pieloch is the CEO of PF Inc. (formerly known as Pet Flavors), a pet food design and production company.

American Muscle Car MuseumLeonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Miles Collier

Miles Collier was born into an American automotive dynasty and now owns the prestigious Briggs-Cunningham collection of 72 cars. The collection now resides in Naples, Florida and has been renamed the Revs Institute Collier Collection. It includes one (of six) Bugatti Type 41 Royales, built between 1927 and 1933.

A Ferrari in Revs Institute Collier CollectionJim Culp, Flickr

Arturo Keller

The man died earlier this year, but the winery magnate (and his heirs) now own over 100 classic cars, including a 1938 Mercedes 540K, a 1938 Talbot Lago 150C Aero Coupe, and a beautiful 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C2300. His collection is not open to the public, but he did periodically showcase his cars.

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540KChelsea Jay, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Albert Spiess

A ham magnate in Switzerland (yes, such a thing exists), Albert Spiess has some of the most delicious ham in the world, as well as some of the most beautiful cars you could ever wish to see. He has over 100 vehicles in his private collection, including a number of one-off productions and ultra-rare specialty productions like the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2 Stradale and many Lamborghinis. 

2014 Lamborghini 5-95 ZagatoMarco 56, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Evert Louwman

Evert Louwman is a Dutch car importer and owner of the oldest private collection of cars in the world. The museum that holds this collection is the Louwman Museum in The Hague, which opened in 2010. It features 275 cars, many of which are one-off productions, antiques, or otherwise rare.

Louwman Museum, The HagueZairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Hassanal Bolkaih

And now we come to the grand finale: Hassanal Bolkaih, Sultan of Brunei since 1967, and Prime Minister of Brunei since it gained independence from Britain in 1984. Since then, the Sultan has been collecting cars. Lots of them. Over 7,000 of them. The collection includes 300 Ferraris, 600 Rolls-Royces, 6 Dauer Porsche 962 LMs and thousands of others.

Do you live near any of these exquisite car collections? Have you ever seen any of these avid collectors driving their pride and joy? Let us know in the comments below! 

Sultan Hassanal BolkiahChin Yu Chu / Pangalau, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons


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