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Lavish Cars Of Famous Athletes: Check Out How Much They Were Willing To Spend On Their Rides!

Patrick Mahomes – Infiniti Q50, Estimated $50K

Patrick Mahomes is a 25-year-old football player who has already achieved a lot despite only playing in the NFL for three years so far. Mahomes won Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs and was the recipient of the MVP award. In case you didn’t know, he’s an endorser of the McGavock Auto Group.

He reportedly received an Infinity Q50 that’s worth around $50K. At the rate he’s going, we won’t be surprised if he has a luxury automobile collection in the future. Mahomes is currently engaged to Brittany Matthews, and they’re expecting a daughter together.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 1948 Packard Convertible, Estimated $66K

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a renowned athlete recognized worldwide as one of the basketball legends. And what could be more suitable for a living legend than a sweet ride? That’s why we think Abdul-Jabbar’s 1948 Packard convertible is just right for him.

The unique antique Packard Super 8 Convertible from 1948 is a superb luxury vehicle. According to Abdul-Jabbar, the car sometimes makes him feel like he’s in a James Bond film. Decades after retiring, he is still revered in the basketball world—he was ranked Number three on ESPN’s NBA 75th Anniversary Team list in 2022.

MAX VERSTAPPEN – ASTON MARTIN DB11, ESTIMATED AT LEAST $205,600

One would think that being a Formula 1 driver, Max Verstappen couldn’t possibly drive anything cooler than his Red Bull Racing F1 car. But then again, it’s also pretty cool driving around like James Bond. This is probably why Verstappen has an Aston Martin DB11.

The ride appears to be a company issue based on the decal in the picture. This is the street-legal version of the DB10, used in the James Bond films. The car is a beast, with 630 horsepower that produces a top speed of 208mph and goes from zero to 60 in 3.6 seconds. Verstappen is currently in second place at the F1 drivers’ standings.

Sergio Ramos –Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, Estimated $218K

Sergio Ramos is a professional soccer player who has been competing for the national team of Spain since 2005. He’s also part of the soccer club, Real Madri. His massive salary makes buying luxurious automobiles a piece of cake for him.

One of his cool rides is his Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG that has an estimated value of $218K. It features a 4.0-liter V8 bi-turbo engine that allows it to reach a top speed of 149 mph. Ramos has an upcoming Amazon Prime documentary titled La Leyenda Sergio Ramos that will get released in 2021.

David Beckham – Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, $329K

There is no doubt that David Beckham is one of the most famous soccer players in history. He had a massive salary for many years, and he made a fortune from landing different endorsement deals. Beckham owned many high-end vehicles in his lifetime, one of which was a Roll Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.

Other celebrities like getting privacy when they drive, but he didn’t have a problem with people seeing him driving his Phantom with the top down. He doesn’t own the ride anymore, and sources say it got listed for $329K on eBay in 2012. Beckham currently co-owns soccer clubs like Salford City and Inter Miami CF.

Arda Turan – Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, Estimated $190K

Arda Turan plays soccer for Turkey’s national team, and his senior national caps reached 100 already. He has several high-end vehicles in his garage, but one of his best purchases was his Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG. It’s reportedly worth £145,000 or about $190K.

A unique thing about the ride is its doors that make it look like it’s from the future. Turan can continue to grow his automobile collection since he has a net worth of $10 million. In recent years, he was a member of the Barcelona soccer club, but he returned to his first club, Galatasaray, in 2020.

Wayne Rooney – Aston Martin Vanquish S, Estimated $196K

Wayne Rooney might be enjoying his international career retirement, but he isn’t wholly quitting soccer yet. He will continue with his senior career, and the current club he plays for is Derby County. The vehicle you see above is his former Aston Martin Vanquish S.

People knew that he drove such a ride during the 2000s, and that’s why he often got photographed with it. Today, he doesn’t own it anymore, and he reportedly asked around $196K when he placed it up for sale. It came with his custom WAZ8 registration plate, which is worth around $13K.

Joe Johnson – Ford F-650, Estimated Over $200K

Joe Johnson is an NBA player who was a seven-time NBA All-Star. He was a former member of the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, and the Utah Jazz. He loves customized vehicles, and his Ford F-650 would show you how much he likes unique designs.

The F-650 is worth at least $176K, but sources estimate that the value of the one he owns surpassed $200K because of the customizations. Its six doors and gold paint job are already enough for it to stand out on the road.  Since 2019, Johnson has played in the BIG3 league, and he and his team called the Triplets won one BIG3 Championship already.

Greg Norman – Polaris Slingshot, Estimated At Least $25.5K

Greg Norman is a golfer from Australia who once sat on the No. 1 spot of the Offical Golf World Ranking for about 331 weeks. Even if he’s in his 60s already, he still loves shopping for new vehicles. A more recent addition to his collection was a Polaris Slingshot.

The ride, which looks like a Batmobile, costs at least $25.5K, but there’s a big chance that his Slingshot is worth way more since it’s customized. Norman will continue to enjoy many luxuries in his life in the coming years since his fortune today is $400 million.

Novak Djokovic – Peugeot 508, Estimated At Least $54K

Novak Djokovic is currently the best male tennis player in the world, according to the 2020 ATP rankings. Companies like Peugeot love collaborating with him because of how successful and famous he got, and he helped them promote the launch of their Peugeot 508 in 2014.

They didn’t mention if they gave him one to keep, but he can easily buy the car if he wants since it would set him back around $54K. Djokovic was the Australian Open winner in 2020, but the year wasn’t entirely great for him because he contracted COVID-19. He recovered and competed in the French Open, but he lost to Rafael Nadal.

Félix Hernández – Custom Range Rover, Estimated At Least $90K

Félix Hernández is a professional baseball player who used to be a member of the Seattle Mariners. He is a proud owner of a Range Rover, a famous car among athletes and celebrities. His is unique because he had it fully customized, and its bright red color would effortlessly catch your attention.

His nickname, King Félix, is written on the vehicle, and he has impressive custom-built 24” wheels. Its exact value is undisclosed, but it undoubtedly cost him at least $90K. Hernández signed with the Atlanta Braves in 2020, but he’s not taking part in the 2020 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Roy Halladay – Ford Hot Rod, Price Undisclosed

Vintage automobiles are rare these days, but Roy Halladay was among those who invested money in restoring one. He owns a Ford Hot Rod, and he gave a lot of people something to talk about when he drove it to one of his training sessions.

The vehicle got equipped with a modern engine and useful technology, but it still has its signature design. Halladay played baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies, but unfortunately, he died in a plane crash in 2017. He posthumously made it into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019.

Blake Griffin – GMC Yukon Denali, Estimated At Least $51K

Blake Griffin is an NBA player who initially played for the Los Angeles Clippers. Since 2018, he has been part of the Detroit Pistons. Whenever he wants to purchase a car, he has to opt for larger ones because of his height. Luckily, he found the perfect match, the GMC Yukon Denali SUV.

It can reach a horsepower of 420 because it features a 6.2-liter V8 engine. It even features Apple CarPlay and an eight-inch touch-screen display. The total sum he paid is undisclosed, but he indeed spent at least $51K. Griffin didn’t play much during the 2019-2020 season because of his left knee surgery.

Jenson Button – Honda NSX Type R, Estimated $140K

Jenson Button used to be a Formula One racer, and he notably won the F1 World Championship in 2009. He’s used to driving fast, so it’s only right that he owns fast vehicles in real life. Among his most unique rides is his Honda NSX Type R.

Sources estimate that it’s worth around $140K. It takes approximately 3.1 seconds for the car to go from 0 to 60 mph. Button’s Formula One career ended already, but he competed in the Super GT Series in recent years. He was able to win during the 2018 Autobacs Super GT Series.

Patrick Mahomes – Infiniti Q50, Estimated $50K

Patrick Mahomes is a 25-year-old football player who has already achieved a lot despite only playing in the NFL for three years so far. Mahomes won Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs and was the recipient of the MVP award. In case you didn’t know, he’s an endorser of the McGavock Auto Group.

He reportedly received an Infinity Q50 that’s worth around $50K. At the rate he’s going, we won’t be surprised if he has a luxury automobile collection in the future. Mahomes is currently engaged to Brittany Matthews, and they’re expecting a daughter together.

Joe Haden – Lamborghini Aventador, Estimated $399K

Joe Haden has been playing football for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2017. He was previously part of the Cleveland Browns from 2010 until 2016. A significant portion of his fortune in the bank gets spent on luxury vehicles, one of which is the Lamborghini Aventador above. 

Haden didn’t give the exact price he purchased it for, but he must’ve shelled out at least $399K. It’s not the only eye-catching ride in his garage, for he also has a Rolls-Royce Ghost and a Rolls-Royce Wraith. In 2020, Haden got selected for the annual Pro Bowl for the fourth time in his career.

Russell Wilson – Mercedes Benz G-Class, Estimated $124.5K

Russell Wilson is best known for his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Those who aren’t fans of sports might also know who he is because he’s married to Ciara, a widely famous singer. He owns a Mercedes Benz G-Class, but he also made sure to buy a second one for his wife.

The G-Class costs at least $124.5K, and it has a 416 hp twin-turbo V8 engine.aeach for them. Wilson and Ciara have been happily married since 2016, and they welcomed their second baby together in 2020. The couple does business together a lot, and they became co-owners of the soccer club called Seattle Sounders FC in 2019.

Tiger Woods – Porsche Carrera GT, Estimated $448K

Tiger Woods is a big name in the golf industry. He went through some severe scandals at one point, but he didn’t get involved in anything that would leave him broke. Woods doesn’t mind spending a ton of cash on a vehicle, and one of his big purchases was a Porsche Carrera GT.

This kind of Porsche has a value of $448K. It’s undeniably powerful, but because he thought he could quickly get into an accident, so he returned it to his dealer. Woods continues to achieve more milestones in his career, and he even received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.

Michael Schumacher – Ferrari FXX, Estimated $2.67 Million

Michael Schumacher used to be a name to beat in the world of Formula One racing. Most of his career got spent racing for Ferrari, and the company rewarded him for his successes. One of the automobiles he received as a gift was a Ferrari FXX.

It produces an rpm of 85000 because of its 6.3L V12 engine. In 2013, Schumacher decided to sell his FXX, and its asking price was around $2.67 million. He had a major skiing accident in 2013 that left him in a coma for several months. Rumors say he’s supposed to get stem cell surgery, but it’s unclear when he’ll do it.

Scottie Pippen – Ferrari, Price Undisclosed

Retired basketball player Scottie Pippen doesn’t give too many details about the luxury cars he owns, but we know that he got spotted driving a Ferrari in the past. The exact sum it cost him to acquire is a mystery, but it indeed wasn’t cheap.

Pippen played for several teams in his career, but nothing could compare to the success he had with the Chicago Bulls. He was able to win six NBA Championships with them. Pippen worked as their public relations ambassador in recent years, but he got dismissed from the position in 2020.

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