December 3, 2025
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For most people, owning one or two cars is more than enough to manage. But for the individuals featured in this list, a garage with a couple of daily drivers is just the beginning.
Collecting cars—especially rare, exotic, vintage or historically significant models—is one of the most expensive hobbies in the world. These collections often include vehicles worth hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars each, owned by icons in entertainment, racing, business, fashion and global industry.
Below are 12 of the most impressive car collections worldwide, updated for 2024.
The legendary entertainer is known just as much for his extraordinary automotive passion as his TV career. His collection is housed in the famous “Big Dog Garage” near the Burbank Airport in California.
Collection Size: Over 180 cars + 160 motorcycles
Estimated Value: $50–$100 million
Highlights:
1918 Pierce Arrow Model 66
1929 Bentley Speed 6
1963 Chrysler Turbine
2017 Ford GT
An heir to a major American automotive family, Collier has spent decades preserving automotive history. His collection evolved into The Revs Institute in Florida.
Highlights:
1933 Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport
1957 Cooper Climax T 43
1961 Maserati Tipo 60 “Birdcage”
The Jamiroquai frontman channels his passion for speed into a collection of nearly 50 cars in the UK.
Highlights:
Aston Martin DB6 Mark 1 Volante
Abarth Fiat 1000
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
The fashion icon has curated one of the most elegant private car collections in the world.
Highlights:
1938 Alfa Romero 8C 2900
1955 Jaguar XKD
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
Known for preserving historically significant vehicles, Lomakov keeps his massive collection in a private museum.
Highlights:
1914 Peugeot motorcycle
1977 Chaika GAZ-13
Adolf Hitler’s Mercedes Benz
The Romanian businessman and former athlete owns more than 250 rare and exotic vehicles on public display.
Highlights:
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Rolls-Royce Phantom fleet
Carrera 4 GTS
Owner of Keller Estate winery and highly respected collector, considered the world’s top collector in 2022.
Highlights:
1938 Mercedes 540 K
1938 Talbot Lago 150C
1932 Alfa Romeo 8C2300
CEO of Barrett-Jackson Auctions, Jackson’s Arizona garage looks more like a luxury automotive museum.
Highlights:
1967 Ford Shelby GT500 EXP
1969 Camaro ZL1
Bugatti Veyron
A financial mogul with a deep passion for Italian automotive history.
Highlights:
1932 Maserati V4 Zagato Spider
1965 Ferrari 250 LM
1953 Maserati A6 GCS MM
Owner of the Louwman Museum—home to about 275 historically priceless vehicles.
Highlights:
1886 Benz Patent Motor Car
1952 Fiat 1100 Boat-Car
1964 Aston Martin DB5 (James Bond)
A Swiss business owner with a unique collection of prototypes and concept cars.
Highlights:
1967 Lamborghini Marzal
1980 Lamborghini Athon
1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV
The comedian is one of the world’s most famous Porsche collectors, with a custom-built, underground storage facility in New York.
Highlights:
1944 Porsche 550 Spyder
1964 Porsche 911
1969 Porsche 917K
The 29th Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, with over 7,000 vehicles worth over $5 billion.
The LeMay Family Collection in Washington, showcasing more than 500 classic vehicles.
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