10 Celebs Who Are Bigger Car Enthusiasts Than You Realized

Some celebrities are just as passionate about cars as they are about their careers. From rare vintage models to sleek modern classics, these stars have built impressive collections that often reflect their personal taste and years of dedication to the hobby. Musicians, actors, comedians and TV personalities have all spent time tracking down special vehicles and adding them to their garages. Here are the famous car enthusiasts whose collections may surprise you.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is celebrated for her boundary-pushing artistry, but her garage showcases a collection of classic American muscle that’s just as bold. Her collection has included a 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible, a 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS and a 1967 Ford Bronco, all emblematic of her flair for reinvention. Rather than chasing modern supercars, the singer has favored practical, road-worthy classics like her first-generation Mustang and Chevrolet El Camino, according to HotCars.

Tim Allen

Tim Allen‘s love affair with cars runs deep, mirrored in his selection of muscle cars and American classics. Whether hosting legendary sitcoms or working in his private garage, Allen curates an eclectic lineup of automotive icons, including a rare Ford RS200 rally special and a Shelby Cobra alongside vintage and modern Mustang GT350s, per ClassicCars Journal.

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton has been a longtime Ferrari enthusiast, building a collection that has included several notable models. Among the cars linked to the musician are the Ferrari 365 GTC, a 512BB, a ’64 250 GT Lusso, an Enzo, and the custom SP12 EC, according to SlashGear.

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey has spent years racing and collecting classic cars, with Porsche holding a special place in his garage. He used his first major Hollywood paycheck to buy a 1963 Porsche 356, which he still owns decades later. “We’re a full-on Porsche family,” Dempsey said while listing several models owned by him and his family, including a 911 R, 911 Turbo, Macan and Targa, according to duPont Registry.

David Letterman

David Letterman has built an impressive collection of rare and vintage cars, including several classic Ferraris. One standout was a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso that he owned for 25 years and had carefully restored, according to Classic Motorsports. His passion also extends to racing as a co-owner of the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team in IndyCar.

James Hetfield

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has turned his love of hot rods into a collection of custom cars that reflects his bold personal style. In 2020, he loaned 10 vehicles to the Petersen Automotive Museum for the Reclaimed Rust exhibit, including the 1948 Jaguar “Black Pearl,” 1934 Packard “Aquarius,” 1953 Buick Skylark “Skyscraper,” and 1937 Lincoln Zephyr “VooDoo Priest.” The display celebrated his lifelong interest in custom design and hot rod culture, according to  Robb Report.

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld is known for his love of Porsche and has owned some of the rarest models ever made, including a 1958 Porsche 356A 1500 GS/GT Carrera Speedster. He credited Jay Leno with inspiring his first Speedster purchase in 1991, recalling, “I bought it because I thought it was pretty,” according to GQ. In 2016, Seinfeld sold 17 of 18 cars from his collection at auction for $22m.

Jay Leno

Jay Leno has built one of the most famous celebrity car collections, with hundreds of vehicles spanning more than a century of automotive history. His 140,000 square foot garage reportedly holds more than 180 cars, including a 1906 Stanley Steamer and a multimillion-dollar McLaren F1. He has also shared his knowledge and love for his collection with viewers through Jay Leno’s Garage, according to the South China Morning Post.

Nick Mason

Nick Mason has built an impressive collection of historic race cars and has spent years competing in motorsports himself. The Pink Floyd drummer raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans five times and owns a Ferrari 250 GTO, one of the most valuable cars in the world, as only 36 examples were ever produced, according to ESPN.

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson is a serious car enthusiast whose collection has included a McLaren F1 and an Aston Martin V8 Zagato. The British comedian has also competed on the racetrack, including two seasons in the Renault 5 GT Turbo one-make series, and prefers to drive his cars rather than simply display them. He owned the McLaren for 17 years before selling it for about £8 million, according to TopSpeed.

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