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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
‘Mission: Impossible' star Tom Cruise's car collection: A 2005 Bugatti Veyron to a Porsche 993 and many more
The action star from the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise has taken the world by storm ever since the beginning of his career. The actor has managed to accumulate a lot of wealth in his years in the industry. Due to this, he's managed to create quite an impressive collection of assets, specifically some of the most expensive and rare cars in his collection. From Porsche to Bugatti, the actor has it all. Here are some of the top cars in his mind-blowing car collection. A Chevrolet Corvette C1: Vintage Dream Tom Cruise 's collection consists of a lot of expensive as well as vintage marvels. The Chevrolet Corvette C1 from 1958 is one of those beauties. The actor owns this vintage car that has a two-tone glacier blue and white paint job, along with a 6.2-litre LS3 crate engine, as well as a total of 430 HP! The average market price for this car stands at a whopping $118,914! Bugatti Veyron Super Sport with high horsepower This Bugatti car in Cruise's multi-million-dollar car collection is a force to be reckoned with. The car boasts 1,001 horsepower with its W16 engine. It also features a 75 HP four-cylinder to a 238 HP inline-six in the M3 Sport Evo. The exclusive car is one of the most renowned cars in his collection, not only for the fact that he was one of the first celebrities to purchase the car in 2005, but something else entirely. This car boasted a price of $1,850,000, making it one of the most expensive ones in his collection. The actor, during the premiere of his film 'Mission: Impossible 3,' managed to get the car up to the red carpet with his wife (now divorced), Katie Holmes. The actor managed to get out of the car himself just fine; however, as he went to open the passenger door for his wife, it just would not budge. What is even funnier is that due to the incident, Cruise was 'allegedly' banned from purchasing any Bugattis in the future! Porsche 993: Last of its kind The Porsche 993 is another magnificent beauty in Cruise's collection. The car boasts a new twin-turbocharged engine, all paired up with redesigned cylinder heads, with a 3.6-litre engine as well. It initially produced 272 PS but was later on increased to 285 PS in 1996. This car is also labelled as one of the last cars with an air-cooling system. Depending on the model type and version, the average cost of the car goes up to $141,121. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class This Mercedes is another massive addition to Cruise's car collection. With a 6.0-litre engine, this car is mostly well known as one of the best luxury cars and is also known for its weight and size as well. It has V8 engines (AMG) and is also available in various hybrid models. The car itself costs around $94,250 in total. A Saleen Mustang S281 This is one of the most elegant cars from the action star's collection. Not only did he manage to get it shipped overnight from California to New Jersey, all for a promotional event, but it was also one of his most popular cars in 2010. The car boasts a 4.6-litre V8 engine, which produces 330 HP as well. Depending on the model and features, this car can cost anywhere from $9,750 to $32,645. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS: From film to reality During his stunt in the film 'Jack Reacher', Tom Cruise was seen driving this car, after which he decided to buy the car as well. The 1970 Chevrolet features a four-speed with a red-with-black-stripes design. It also has a 450 HP V8 engine, making it a powerful and attractive addition to his expensive car collection. The car is valued at around $55,000 in total. The vintage 1949 Buick Roadster Valued at $33,000, this car is another vintage car lover's dream to buy. The car has a 5.2-litre V8 engine as well as a convertible feature! The car is one of the most simple and sleek cars in Tom Cruise's collection. What makes it even more special is that it is another one of the actor's cars that he managed to buy after using it in a film. The actor got this car after doing a scene in it during his film 'Rain Man'. 1976 Dodge Colt; notably Cruise's first car This rebadged Mitsubishi Galant might not cost as much as most of the cars in his collection but is still one of the most special features still. The car is reportedly Cruise's first ever vehicle, which he used for travelling from New Jersey to New York. It costs around $1,500, depending on the model and specs. The racer car: Nissan 300ZX SCCA Race Car This Nissan car is one of the most popular features in the 'Vanilla Sky' actor's collection. His love for doing death-defying and action-packed stunts not only translates on screen but also to his personal life, according to this beauty. The car features a 3.0-litre V6, Jim Wolf Technologies camshafts, an HKS exhaust system, MSA headers, and a throttle body. The actor does not own it anymore, according to Top Gear, it was auctioned off in 2022. The car was sold off at a price of $100,000! Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Miami Herald
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Duntov's C1 Corvette that Brought a V8 to the Model is Up for Auction
Automotive test mules are not a new concept. Often used by automakers to test some new technology or powertrain, these test cars are either destroyed or kept in a private collection after their work is done. Seldom do they make their way into the hands of the general public, but when they do, you can bet they make headlines. Such is the case with the EX87 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Test Car on Bring a Trailer. The story of the chassis EX87 Corvette test car is long and convoluted, so let me try to break it down. When it was first released, the Chevrolet Corvette C1 was not as big a sales hit as Chevrolet wanted it to be. In an effort to boost those sales, legendary engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov proposed that the automaker build a Corvette that could break the 150 mph speed record then held by the Chrysler 300. With the help of Chevrolet engineer and former Indianapolis 500 race winner, Mauri Rose, they took an unsold 1954 Chevrolet Corvette and began modifying it for the high-speed run. The pair bored and stroked a 307ci V8, paired it with a special high-lift camshaft, now known as the "Duntov Cam," and installed it into the test Corvette, marking the first instance of a V8-powered Corvette before the introduction of the 265 cu in (4.3 L) small-block in 1955. Body modifications included a low-cut windscreen, a passenger-side tonneau cover, a head fairing, a unique belly pan, and a three-speed manual transmission. Chassis #EX87 and Body #5951 became the Corvette EX87/5951, and was driven by Smokey Yunick to 163 mph at the GM Arizona Proving Grounds. GM planned to build a 1956 Corvette for official high-speed runs at Daytona Beach, so the car was separated into the chassis, EX87, and the body, 5951. The modified 5951 body now sits on a normal 1955 Corvette frame in the Lingenfelter Collection and was reunited with the speed record Yunick engine back in 2003 after 50 years apart. The EX87 chassis had a 1955 Corvette body from car #6903 mounted on it, along with a 265ci V8 engine and a two-speed automatic transmission. It spent the next few years as a 1956 demo car before it was later sold to a GM engineer. The current owner's husband purchased it from that engineer in 1968 and went on to enjoy it as a regular show Corvette before several judges and aficionados at those shows tipped him off to the car's history, and its whereabouts were thus documented. After the 265ci engine failed, it was replaced by a 327ci V8, and the car was repainted red with a beige convertible top in the 1970s. The odometer currently shows 21,000 miles, although its true mileage is unknown. Any test mule has an incredible story within its sheet metal, but one for a car as important as the Corvette has a special allure that few can replicate. This chassis gave birth to the V8-powered Corvette we know and love to this day. To call it an automotive icon is still an understatement. After 57 years of ownership, chassis EX87 is now up for grabs with no reserve. Upon purchase, the new owner will receive historic correspondence from GM, literature, service records, spare parts, and a clean California title that lists the car as a 1955 Chevrolet. At the time of writing, the auction ends in just under eight days, with a current bid of $52,500. To put a price on something with this much historical importance is a nearly impossible task, but by the end of this auction, we'll at least have an idea of its worth to someone. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Award-Winning 1961 Corvette C1 Fuelie Heads to Auction
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious A pristine example of early American performance is drawing attention online this week as a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1—complete with its original fuel-injected V8—hits the virtual auction block on Bring a Trailer. Offered by Bullet Motorsports, the low-mileage convertible is one of only 1,194 Corvettes ever to receive the prestigious NCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence Award. First awarded in 1993, the honor reflects the car's authenticity and restoration quality, certified through rigorous judging at the chapter, regional, and national level by the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS). Under the hood, the C1 features a fuel-injected 283-cubic-inch V8 engine, factory-rated at 275 horsepower, paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction limited-slip rear differential. The vehicle retains period-correct mechanicals, including the rare Rochester mechanical fuel injection system that helped cement the Corvette's performance legacy in the early '60s. Finished in a classic white exterior over vibrant red vinyl upholstery, the Corvette is presented with a white soft top, 15-inch steel wheels with spinner-style covers, and whitewall BFGoodrich tires. Inside, period-correct features include a Wonderbar AM radio, dash-mounted clock, analog gauges, and lap belts. Although the odometer shows just 300 miles, the vehicle's total mileage is unknown. The Corvette underwent an extensive refurbishment under previous ownership, and judging materials and documentation from the early 1990s—including the Duntov Award and Top Flight certifications—accompany the sale.
