Celebrity and Most Famous Car Collections in the World

ROLLONG IN CASH THE WORLD'S BIGGEST CAR COLLECTORS AND THEIR FLEETS For some of the wealthiest men in the world, collecting motor vehicles isn't just a hobby: it's an obsession. These top collectors pour millions into acquiring, maintaining, and showcasing their prized rides. HASSANAL BOLKIAH SULTAN OF BRUNEI Vehicles of Choice MERCEDES-BENZES Reported Fleet More than 500 Mercedes-Benzes, hundreds of Ferraris, hundreds of Bentleys, and about 200 (each!) BMWS, Jaguars, Porsches, Rolls-Royces, and several Lamborghinis. Notable Ride His wedding car, the world's most expensive Rolls-Royce, was 24-karat gold-plated. Collection Notoriety The Sultan holds the Guinness World Record for Largest Private Rolls-Royce Fleet. JAY LENO COMEDIAN AND TV HOST Vehicles of Choice AMERICAN-MADE Reported Heet More than 400 cars of all makes and models. Notable Ride A series of restored steam-powered cars from the start of the 20th century. Collection Notoriety He has four full-time staffers to keep his cars in drive-ready condition and a website to showcase his full collection. SHEIKH HAMAD BIN HAMDAN AL NAHYAN MEMBER OF THE ABU DHABI RULING FAMILY Vehicles of Choice MERCEDES-BENZES Reported Fleet More than 200 vehicles, including rare Mini Coopers, Lamborghinis, and novelty cars. Notable Ride The world's largest Dodge Power Wagon (8 times the standard size). Collection Notoriety He's nicknamed "Rainbow Sheikh" for owning 7 Mercedes Benz S-Classes, each in a different color of the rainbow. RICK TRE WORGY OWNER OF MUSCLE CAR CITY Vehicles of Choice CORVETTES Reported Fleet More than 200 vintage and muscle cars from the 1950s and 1970s. Notable Ride He owns at least one Corvette from every year between 1954 and 1975. Collection Notoriety His showroom houses a diner, used-car lot, service station, and gift shop. KEN LINGENFELTER SON OF GENERAL MOTORS EXECUTIVE AND FORMER REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE Vehicles of Choice CORVETTES Reported Fleet More than 150 exotic and American muscle cars, including rare Corvettes and Mustangs. Notable Ride One of only 20 Lamborghini Reventóns ever made. Collection Notoriety His reported goal is to maintain 30 per cent muscle cars, 30 per cent exotics, and 40 per cent Corvettes. RALPH LAUREN FASHION MOGUL Vehicles of Choice EXOTICS Reported Fleet More than 60 exotics (mostly red), including rare and valuable Ferraris, Bugattis, and Alfa Romeo Mille Miglia Roadsters, among others. Notable Ride 1938 Bugatti Atlantic Coupe valued at more than £19 million. Collection Notoriety Lauren's impressive collection is housed in an equally impressive garage, with a full-time curator, lobby, library, and workshop. JAY KAY MUSICIAN AND LEAD SINGER OF JAMIROQUAI Vehicles of Choice ANYTHING FAST Reported Fleet About 40 vehicles, including several Porsches, a Ferrari 550 Maranello, a modified Fiat 500 Abarth, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Lamborghini Miura SV, among others. Notable Ride An Aston Martin DB5 made famous in early James Bond films. Collection Notoriety He has a habit of getting caught speeding in his vehicles; he's had his licence suspended on more than one occasion. NICK MASON SONGWRITER AND DRUMMER FOR PINK FLOYD Vehicles of Choice FERRARIS Reported Heet More than 20 vehicles, mostly Ferraris, including many greats in racing history Notable Ride The Ferrari T3 that won the 1978 Montreal Grand Prix, driven by Gilles Villeneuve. Collection Notoriety He penned a book on 22 of the cars in his collection and their rich histories. CHRIS EVANS RADIO AND TV BROADCASTER Vehicles of Choice FERRARIS Reported Fleet Ferraris abound, including a 250GT SWB, a 250 GT Lusso, a 275 GTB, a 288 GTO, a 308GTS, an F40, a 246 Dino, and several others. Notable Ride A 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO for which he paid roughly £12 million. Collection Notoriety He regularly loans several of his Ferraris to the charity Children in Need to be auctioned for day use. SOURCES: TOPGEAR.Co.UK | DAILYMAIL.co.UK | MSN.COM | ASKMEN.COM I BUSINESSINSIDER.COM | JAYLENOSGARAGE.COM | GUINESS WORLD RECORDS | CARBUZZ.COM Confused.com %24