Top 5 Supercar Collectors in the World
Any discussion on supercars usually includes a mention of the owners of these fine dream machines, and it would be considered fitting to touch upon some of the top 5 supercar collectors around the world. So, without much further ado, let’s take a look at the 5 individuals who are considered to be the top collectors of supercars.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has a net worth of $20 billion and has a palace with diamond studded bathrooms with gold fittings. So what better way to maintain the bar on luxury than having a collection of 7,000 cars? The Sultan has all the top end models of well-known brands in the world in 100s with 209 BMWs, and 452 Ferraris, just to name a few! Needless to say, he has limited edition concept cars which have been custom-built exclusively for himself. The Sultan is the undisputed king of supercar collectors in the world.
Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan
Nicknamed ‘The Rainbow Sheikh’, Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan is a billionaire among the ranks of Abu Dhabi’s rich and famous community. His nickname comes from the fact that his 7 Mercedes S-Class cars are colored according to the 7 colors of the rainbow. The Sheikh’s collection also includes monster trucks, power wagons and what is considered to be the largest Bedouin Caravan. Another unique fact is that his beauties are stashed away in a pyramid!
Jay Leno
This celebrity comedy actor cum TV star and the host of The Tonight Show which spanned over almost two decades is known not only for his showbiz life but also for his stunning collection of supercars. Mr. Leno has a dizzying array mix of 200 vintage cars and supercars. The amazing fact about ‘Leno’s Garage’ as it is popularly known is that he has sections arranged according to brands. His vintage collection includes electric and even steam-powered cars with names like Bentley, Baker, Stanley and Rolls Royce.
Ken Lingenfelter
The owner of the 43-year-old Lingenfelter Performance Engineering which is well-known for its engines and chassis tuning components, Ken Lingenfelter is a hard-core supercars buff. He is the proud owner of 20 Lamborghini Reventons and has over 150 top notch American supercars, including names like Corvette, Mustang, Bugatti, and Porsche. Mr. Lingenfelter has a 40,000 square foot building in Michigan to house his hot wheels collection.
Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani
Considered as the richest man in India and the 22nd richest in the world, Dhirubhai Ambani has a penchant for European cars, which were at least 168 at last count. Mr. Ambani has a 27-storey house, Antilia in Mumbai, out of which 6 floors are dedicated to his collection of cars. Although the chairman of the Reliance Group of Industries in India prefers to travel with his family in his Mercedes Benz S Class (estimated cost over $100,000), his most prized collectible is his Maybach 62 estimated at about 50 million Indian Rupees ($735,456),. His most expensive addition to the fleet, however, is his recently purchased BMW 760 Li which is valued at about $1,822,666.
So, there you have it. Collecting supercars is not a hobby of many. But you can be rest-assured that those who do are exceptional people who have a rare mix of wealth and good taste to create collections for their pleasure and the amazement of the masses.
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