For wrestling fans, movie addicts, and gearheads who are in the know, Bill Goldberg needs no introduction. However, for the benefit of others outside these categories, Goldberg is a professional wrestler, actor, and has an amazing classic car collection. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1966, Goldberg seems to have shone the most in wrestling, with his legendary undefeated streak of 173-0 being one of his several career highlights.
Also, Goldberg has an estimated worth of about $14 million and with such a huge financial backbone, he has no fears indulging in one of his main interests – a classic car collection. The highly rated WWE star has a massive collection of classic cars, and he also personally oversees a lot of the restoration work on the cars by himself. Goldberg certainly has a diverse fleet of classics. As a result, we’ve listed some of the best along with others that are relatively less desirable.
10 Best – 1970 Ford Mustang Super Boss 429 “Lawman”
This car is simply insane and that’s putting it mildly. Goldberg claims it’s his favorite of all his cars, and we agree – it’s truly a special car for two reasons: performance prowess and historical significance. The car is none-other but the 1970 Ford Mustang Super Boss 429 dubbed “Lawman.”
Goldberg’s is the most iconic of several specially built Lawman Mustangs driven by the legendary Al Eckstrand in a military performance tour for American servicemen abroad. It’s supercharged for an output of about 1,000 horsepower.
9 Worst – 1967 Mercury Pickup Truck
The 1967 Mercury Pickup Truck is part of the Mercury M series of trucks produced and sold mainly in Canada as a rebadged variant of the Ford F series. There’s nothing really special about the truck as it’s now dated and way past its time.
Goldberg’s father-in-law got the truck as a Canadian export, and it’s been kept and parked for close to 40 years for purely sentimental reasons before Goldberg took it upon himself to restore it.
8 Best – 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1970 Pontiac Trans Am listed here is so awesome that Goldberg claimed it’s probably the “coolest” car in his fleet and that’s because it’s been completely updated into a pro-touring car. Called “ERNREE,” the Pontiac is now powered by an awesomely built LS7 mated to a Tremec T56.
One interesting twist to this awesome car is that, technically, it doesn’t belong to Goldberg; the pro wrestler built it for his wife Wanda, a professional stunt woman.
7 Worst – 1969 Chevy Blazer Convertible
Aside from it being quite spacious as well as being an ideal vehicle for moving the whole family around in all at once, this 1969 Chevy Blazer Convertible probably wouldn’t have found a home with the Goldbergs. There are several other cars in Goldberg’s fleet that are both easier to drive and offer greater aesthetic values compared to this Chevy SUV.
However, Goldberg claims he’s perfectly fine with his vehicle, reserving glowing praises for the 1969 Chevy Blazer as it affords him the cool opportunity to load up his family and dog at a go.
6 Best – 1965 Shelby Cobra
The iconic Shelby Cobra was launched in 1962, and it’s been manufactured intermittently in the US and UK ever since. The original 1965 model of the car is called Cobra Mark III and only 56 units were produced.
Hence, owning a 1965 Shelby Cobra is such a cool feat and powering such an awesome classic car with a NASCAR engine is even more impressive. Goldberg did both – albeit with a replica. The car was built by Birdie Elliot, Bill Elliot’s brother.
5 Worst – Pontiac Fiero
The Pontiac Fiero was produced from 1984 to 1988 and its aesthetics look way ahead of its time. Designed by George Milidrag and Hulki Aldikacti as a mid-engine sports car, the Pontiac Fiero was launched with a V6 engine which later got replaced with a four-cylinder Iron Duke engine for its better fuel efficiency.
Goldberg owns a Fiero. However, the model is notorious for fire outbreaks. It was also heavily criticized for its performance, reliability, and general safety problems.
4 Best – 1978 Camaro Z28
Part of the second generation model, the 1978 Camaro is truly a driver’s car and Goldberg got himself one. Being a great base car for awesome aftermarket upgrades, Goldberg didn’t let the opportunity to upgrade his vintage 1978 Camaro Z28 slip by; he got the Camaro engine souped-up and supercharged to greater horsepower output.
Nonetheless, Goldberg kept the interior sane and stock, leaving the car’s cabin to be enjoyed just as GM intended.
3 Worst – 1946 Willys Jeep
Let’s be honest, the Willys Jeep shouldn’t be anywhere near being called a bad truck, but when compared to the incredible array of cars in Goldberg’s fleet, it’ll surely be found at the lower end of the ladder. Developed and built mainly for the military in their war efforts, the truck was also produced for the civilian masses.
Goldberg’s was a post-war CJ (Civilian Jeep) version; a 1946 Willys Jeep. A completely awesome automobile in its time, but now outdated.
2 Best – 1966 Jaguar XK-E Series 1
Goldberg’s garage is so awesome we could make different lists of the best cars without repetition. Nonetheless, leaving his 1966 Jaguar XK-E Series 1 out of any list could be scandalous. The car also has a surprising backstory, as Goldberg acquired it for just $11.
The Jaguar apparently sat in the owner’s garage for a total of 35 years before Goldberg bought and restored it for a total sum of $120,000. It’s such an amazingly gorgeous car.
1 Worst – 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne
A 1959 Chevy Biscayne also made it to the list of cars in Goldberg’s fleet. The legendary wrestler loves the Biscayne for various reasons that include it being a big and comfortable car as well as being a “Moonshine” car. Goldberg also kept the vintage car completely stock except for some little upgrade features.
Nonetheless, the Biscayne has extremely hideous aesthetics as the scarecrow of classic cars. The model has often been subjected to pranks, ridicule, and automotive stereotyping.