Interesting celebrity cars

[67Dino]

Lots of celebrities own expensive cars, which comes as no surprise. But some own something interesting or distinctive, and in doing so, say something about themselves. e.g As per the Jacob Rees Mogg thread, the Tory anachronism drives a vintage Bentley, which is perhaps unsurprising, but makes him a slightly less awful person I think.

What other examples of interesting Celebrity cars have PHers come across?

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warch said:

I'm surprised Mogg doesn't drive a Morris Minor.

I always admire footballers who own common or garden motors. Bernardo Silva apparently drives a Smart car, whereas David de Gea drives a Mercedes Vito. I couldn't find a source but I'm sure I read somewhere that Duncan 'fix bayonets!' Ferguson used to drive a Fiesta van whereas Andy Cole had a old Mini.

Roger Moore used to drive a Renault 5.

"A Renault 5? Really?"

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CanAm said:

67Dino said:

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e.g As per the Jacob Rees Mogg thread, the Tory anachronism drives a vintage Bentley, which is perhaps unsurprising, but makes him a slightly less awful person I think.

Old, but not vintage. Did he claim that it was?

My mistake. It’s referred to as a ‘vintage Bentley’ in several newspaper articles, but you’re quite right it’s a 1936 car and therefore too recent to be accurately described as one (as I gather the cut off is 1930).

Rees Mogg himself, of course, can be classified as ‘veteran’ since he dates from the Victorian era and is therefore comfortably pre-1905.

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P5BNij said:

Plenty of celebs went for Minis of various descriptions back in the '60s, from humble 850s to fully modified Radfords or Wood & Picketts...

Love this post and pics

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MikeT66 said:

David Bowie's old Volvo 262C was sold recently. Cool and classic, like the man himself.

I’d never have guessed this one, but as you say, kind of makes sense. I’d like to think that it had one headlight brighter than the other too...

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carinaman said:

Footballer thread:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article...

Loving Paul Mariner's Porsche 924 and Sven Goran Eriksson's SAAB 900.

Great photos!

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Different tack this. In an idle moment, thought I’d see which celebs had bought a California. Not so interesting as an individual choice, but quite a range of celebs who all chose one...

Paddy McGuiness

Hugh Grant

Simon Cowell

Gordon Ramsay

Jermaine Jackson

Chris Evans

Mel B

Usain Bolt

Edited by 67Dino on Wednesday 31st July 08:37

Edited by 67Dino on Wednesday 31st July 08:38

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mhurley said:

Some of George Michael's

He also owned at various points an 8 series BMW , along with a Jag XK8 Convertible and and old '80s Merc SL

Another California driver I notice...

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DOHDUBMAN said:

Am I the only one who would love to see some more modern exotica?

Mario Balotelli had a camouflage Bentley Continental GT... (sorry Antwick, couldn’t resist)

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John Taylor, the bassist in Duran Duran, with his Aston Martin DB5 (pictured outside his Mum’s house I believe). Remember being very impressed as a teenager that a fellow Brummie had managed to get one.

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Muzzer79 said:

Shaggy has an E30 M3

I thought he had one too, but he said it wasn’t him.

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paulguitar said:

67Dino said:

Muzzer79 said:

Shaggy has an E30 M3

I thought he had one too, but he said it wasn’t him.

BA DUM, TISH!

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Max_Torque said:

JaguarsportXJR said:

I remember reading an article in the early nineties about Bryan Adams and his custom Special Vehicles Land Rover called VOD100, which was short for Vehicle Of Doom, 100" wheelbase. It was a "greatest hits" (no pun intended) of Defender, Discovery and Range Rover parts.

There was also a mahoosive stereo, that was apparently at the insistence of his friend at Land Rover as he wasn't that fussed.

VOD100 was built for Brian by Paul Clark at Dunsfold in late 1992 and early 1993. i built the engine for it, which was a mildly tweaked 2.5 TDI

Feels like a life time ago now!

Great personal story and pics, thanks for sharing. Some amazing stuff on this thread.

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Warren Buffett: 2014 Cadillac XTS. Which replaced his 2006 Cadillac DTS.
Eh?

Edited by 67Dino on Monday 5th August 17:17

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Nutty Slack said:

Twiggy also had a Miura (see photo) which I believe was sold for GBP1.2 million in 2016.

What is it they say about owners looking like their pets?

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Dapster said:

Yes, of course you're right. The Astra is an '81 - not the photo. He also had a Ford Fiasco with hideous wheels....



...but seems to have redeemed his car credentials by having one of pretty much every iconic Ferrari made

That Fiesta is a disgrace, yes, but we’ve all done things we regretted. Really good to see he’s now reformed and has made strong reparations with his subsequent purchases. Given his improved character since, I hope the PH community will have it in their hearts to forgive him that one moment of madness a long time ago.

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RB Will said:

looking back to the OP....

67Dino said:

Lots of celebrities own expensive cars, which comes as no surprise. But some own something interesting or distinctive, and in doing so, say something about themselves.

What other examples of interesting Celebrity cars have PHers come across?

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Just idly wondering if a lot these old pics are appropriate?
Granted someone driving a classic Mini in 2019 is an interesting, enthusiast choice but driving one in the 60-70-80s is just having a cute/cool car. Like having a fiat 500 these days.

Similarly with the classic Jags, Jensens etc. In period do these actually say anything about the owner or were they just the classic equivalent of having a boggo Merc / BMW / Audi these days?

Good challenge! That said, with the “Poor Man’s Porsche” thread mainly discussing Cheese on Toast recipes, tbh I just feel lucky to have solicited some posts of celebrities and their cars (many of which have been interesting).

Appreciate the nudge though, as the best ones are definitely those where you go “Really? I wouldn’t have guessed”. I’m still recovering from finding out that Michael McIntyre drives the same car I do...