Dec 31, 2025
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Jay Leno's Morgan tricycle, George Clooney's Tango T600, Elvis Presley's Messerschmitt KR200, Janis Joplin's Porsche 356, Mick Fleetwood's London taxi.
7 of the most famous car gems
Regular people collect baseball cards, stamps, comic books and more.Yes, it's a bit pricey if you're into the show, but most of all they're accessible entertainment for those with a little extra cash on hand (which is nice!).But celebrities who make millions of dollars a year can afford the luxury.right?
Everyone wants a new Porsche or a lightning-fast Ferrari, but true car enthusiasts prefer to diversify their collections with obscure, strange and strange cars. The collection of hardcore car enthusiasts not only shows how rich they are and how many ways they can wrap a Lamborghini, but also shows the wide range of possibilities, imagination and history that spans the world of cars. Here are the strangest cars owned by celebrities.
Jay Leno is 1932 Morgan
Jay Leno owns many rare cars.Besides hosting "The Tonight Show" from 1992 to 2009 (and then from 2010 to 2014, but we won't talk about that), his biggest claim to fame is his massive car collection, many of which were featured on his CNBC show, "Jay Leno's Garage."The series ran for seven seasons before moving to YouTube, where episodes have recently been uploaded.
While this story could be made up entirely of cars owned by Jay Leno, we're limiting it to one per celebrity, so for Jay's sake, let's take a look at his 1932 Morgan Three-Wheeler. First of all, it's 1932. There aren't many cars from that era, but Leno is one collector, a bona fide mechanic who has automotive peers in his line of work.Another notable feature of the car, as the name suggests, is that it only has three wheels, a feature that is instantly recognisable.
There is also a 2014 version of the Leon from the same company.There are 80 years of automotive technology that separate them, but in the end, a car is nothing more than a few wheels and an engine.The engine is more powerful, the seats are more comfortable and there are more bells and whistles, but the fundamentals of driving haven't really changed.
George Clouninin Tango T600
George Clooney is one of the biggest movie stars on the planet.He got his first big break on the hit NBC television series "ER" before starring in films like "Out of Sight," "T Kings" and "The Perfect Storm."Today, at 64 years old, he is still as handsome as ever and known for his humanitarian efforts on stage and screen as much as he did on stage and screen.He is an environmentalist and long-time global warming advocate.warned of the dangers and harmful emissions produced by conventional gasoline-powered cars.
To this end, he is the owner of the first Tango T600.If you don't know what that is, there are microcars and then there is the Tango T600.In 2005, electric cars were not as common as they are now.In fact, they practically did not exist.That is, until the Tango T600, which was not only all-electric, but also a delightfully fun-sized microcar.behind the driver).
But while looking for beauty and the lowest, no matter how much the clovery support is not to be the T600 T600 T600.In addition to ten cars that live in the whole world, while Commile Cars Tango is the business.
Messerschmitt KR200 ir Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley was the greatest rock and roll performer of all time.He united the world with his interpretation of American music, combining black gospel and blues with the power of country and rockabilly to create something entirely new.His music broke down racial boundaries and brought young people of all backgrounds together to dance under the unique banner of rock music.
In addition, he loved cars.Although Presley is most immediately associated with his iconic pink Cadillac, he had an impressive collection of cars that included this number, the Messerschmitt KR200. Built in Germany, the KR200 had only three tires, as well as a unique upright U-shaped steering wheel. It could seat two people, but like the Tango T600, the car was so narrow that the passenger had to sit behind the driver, not beside them.Elvis mostly drove around his Graceland home.As craft go, the KR200 is a lot cooler than a golf cart.
Presley traded the car to his stylist, Bernard Lansky, in exchange for his pick from Memphis Lansky's shop.Despite numerous offers from car collectors and Elvis enthusiasts, the Messerschmitt KR200 remains in the Lansky family to this day.
Porsche 356 to him Janis Joplin
Although she died tragically in 1970 at the age of 27, Janis Joplin's voice lives on forever through her immortal music.Like many rock and roll artists who find success, Joplin celebrated her fame by purchasing a sporty, pre-owned 1964 Rushed 356-C for the relatively modest sum of $3,500 in 1968.
The Porsche 356 is a classic vehicle, but Joplin paid $500 for his work to passenger Dave Richards to turn the body of the car into a canvas for a piece of art called "History of the Universe."The result is a vehicle that combines the freedom represented by Porsche with the artistic aspirations of the hippie generation.
After Joplin's death, her manager, Albert Grossman, held it for several years before returning it to her family.It found a home at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, before being sold at auction for $1.76 million.
Mick Fleetwoods Londoner Taxi von 1953
Mick Fleetwood, drummer and nominee for Fleetwood Mac, author of the angsty anthem "Landslide" and one of the most famous rock bands of all time." Rumors are constantly cited in the greatest records of all time, but die-hard fans know that "Tusk" is a misunderstood classic before its time. I could talk about Lindsay, Buckingham's style (which is repeated? but I digress.
For any aspiring rock and roll musician, the most important attribute is not the ability to play or have useful equipment, but the ability to get to a gig on time.Mick Fleetwood's first car was a 1953 London taxi, which he bought from a neighbour for £12.With ample space in the back of the cab, Fleetwood could put his drums in the car and go from one gig to the next without getting into trouble.Lots of difficulty, and that's what really matters!Rock and roll is about ingenuity, making the most of what you've got, and building word of mouth through quirky stories.A drummer using an old taxi as a makeshift tour car?This is very cool.
Today, Mick Fleetwood's car collection is huge and worth an untold fortune, but I imagine few cars are as special to Fleetwood as the vintage taxi that paved the way for his budding career as a rock and roll drummer.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson ak Plymouth Prowler
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is undoubtedly the most successful actor in Hollywood today.He has starred in blockbusters such as "Fast & Furious", "Jumanji", "Moana" and others.Even if you don't know much about wrestling, you know The Rock.
Like many Hollywood stars who own amazing cars and regularly earn $20 million or more per film, The Rock has the potential to pursue a lucrative hobby such as car collecting.Gain” directed by Michael Bay. It seems he really liked the car as he kept it on the packaging after production.
The Plymouth Prowler looks like a modern take on the old 1930s race car that Ford might have built back in the day.You know, the kind of car with bright flames or lightning bolts painted on the side.It features beautiful old-time sensibilities like small front tires and big rear tires, but has been re-engineered with a modern lens for a timeless look and feel.Simply put, it's a sweet ride.
Jerry Seinfeld's BMW 300 Isetta
Like Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld is known for his love of cars such as the Porsche 917 Steve McQueen used in "Le Mans," which Seinfeld promoted on his webcast, "Jocks in Cars Getting Coffee."Although not as well-known as his other show, the hit TV sitcom "Seinfeld," the web show ran for 85 episodes and combined Jerry's greatest passions: comedy, cars and coffee.Ironically, one of Seinfeld's cars that never appeared on "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" was a 1957 BMW 300 Isetta.
This three-wheeled microcar was never sold in the US, perhaps due to America's love of old-fashioned muscle and "bigger is better" style.The Aceta, although cute and small, was no secret a powerhouse.Its single-cylinder engine produced only 12 horsepower, which may not have been enough to satisfy American sensibilities.
Then it probably didn't make it to America, because BMW couldn't ship it at the time.By the 1950s, the company was on the verge of bankruptcy.The Isetta, based on a design licensed by the Italian company Iso Rivolta, was created with the idea of reducing production costs.So the car could be sold cheaply, but would turn into a quick profit for the heavy company.In fact, the Isetta really succeeded.It may be cute and humble, but without the Isetta, BMW would have survived the 1950s.Couldn't have survived.
