Rockstars are among the wealthiest people in the world. Their songs have launched some of them into celebrity status all over the planet. Oftentimes these famous people have more money than they know how to spend – a problem most people wish they had. Rockstars sometimes donate their money to charities, throw parties or just buy anything they want. One popular toy is a luxury car, and many rockstars have lavish car collections.
Some people collect baseball cards, others are into stamps. But when you're a rockstar, or just silly rich, you kick things up a notch and collect luxury vehicles. Cars are the inspiration for making music, but they are also one of the signs that a musician has made it. These celebrities have amassed collections of cars that any car enthusiast would salivate over. Some of these collections might surprise you. These are rockstars with the sickest car collections.
15 Elton John
Elton John is a huge car enthusiast, and he has been this way since he started getting good money. The eclectic artist gravitates toward UK manufacturers. He loves his Rolls-Royces, Jaguars, Bentleys and Aston Martins more than other cars. He also flaunts his vintage cars, many of which were built in the '50s.
14 Nick Mason
Nick Mason was a car fanatic before he became the legendary Pink Floyd drummer. There are over 40 cars in his collection, including a Bugatti Type 35, Birdcage Maserati, McLaren F1 GTR and a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. The last one is his favorite because, as he said, it's raced every year of its life.
13 Cher
During Cher's marriage to Sonny Bono, the two were gifted 2 matching 1966 Mustangs that George Barris designed and fabricated. These cars had the same style but different details. However, during her solo career, Cher bought and used many Ferraris, with the 246 GT Dino being her first and favorite one.
12 Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley wasn't just an iconic singer, he was also a gearhead. According to estimates, he owned around 200 vehicles during his lifetime. Cadillacs had a special place in his garage, but he also loved his Lincolns and Chryslers. 20 of his favorite cars are displayed at the Elvis Presley Auto Museum in Memphis.
11 Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is one of the most accomplished rock music personalities in the world. Growing up around muscle cars, he was destined to be a gearhead. When he started earning money from his songs, he began buying cool vehicles, including a 1960 Corvette, 1957 Chevrolet, many classic Porsches and other sports cars.
10 John Lennon
John Lennon had a unique taste in cars and motorcycles, which contributed to his eccentric personality. His last car was a W123 300TD wagon, which he used as a daily driver. His most famous ride was the psychedelic 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V. He also owned a fancy 1956 Bentley S1.
9 Billy Gibbons
ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons has been a gearhead since a very young age. He's always loved custom cars, modified motorcycles and hot rods. He owns many classic cars, including 1933 Ford Coupe a.k.a. Eliminator, 1948 Cadillac Series 62 a.k.a. CadZZilla and 1936 Ford a.k.a. Mambo Coupé. His favorite is the 1932 Ford a.k.a. Highboy.
8 Dave Grohl
Among Dave Grohl extensive car collection "is a gun metal grey 2002 BMW M5, which he once described as “fast as flip,” except he didn't use the word “flip.” But no doubt, his coolest car is his 1965 Ford Falcon van, first seen in the movie he made about a mixing desk called Sound City."
7 Kid Rock
Kid Rock's father owned several car dealerships, and he passed his love onto his son. He owns many Bugattis and Ferraris and other modern hypercars, but one thing that's interesting about his car collection is that it's mostly made up of vintage vehicles. He especially loves his modified 1930 Cadillac V16.
6 George Harrison
To call George Harrison a car enthusiast would be an understatement. His passion started with the Jaguar E-Type. Then he moved on to Mercedes, Aston Martin DB5 and other luxury cars. He had many Ferraris and one of the McLaren F1s. He said it was the best car in the world.
5 Jeff Beck
When Jeff Beck isn't out touring, he enjoys building, fabricating and modifying custom hot rods. The most notable examples are "a Ford deuce coupe replica from the movie American Graffiti and a '59 Vette (he didn't build that one) with all late-model drivetrain. He began a collection with his saved money and moved into building."
4 Steven Tyler
The legendary frontman of the Boston rock band, Aerosmith, Steven Tyler is one of the most eccentric characters in the music world. With a career spanning four decades, he isn't going to slow down any time soon. He can also afford the fanciest vehicles in the world, including a Hennessey Venom GT.
3 Eric Clapton
Nobody can put a figure on how many cars Eric Clapton has bought. It's safe to say that most of them have been Ferraris – this brand represents the love affair of his life. His most valuable possessions include a 1938 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso and a 1967 Mini Cooper.
2 Neil Young
Neil Young is one of the most influential figures from the classic rock era. He is also famous for driving vintage cars daily. He owns a custom 1959 Lincoln Continental convertible. Young removed the drivetrain and installed electric power, creating a unique model. Young drives it on a daily basis.
1 Tommy Lee
Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee has uploaded many videos on his Instagram account, exposing his huge car collection. He seems to love modern sports and luxury cars the most. He owns several Rolls Royces, Audis and Ferraris. The coolest car in his collection is the yellow 1968 Chevrolet Impala Lowrider.