Who could forget Tim "the tool man" Taylor, one of the most iconic television characters of the past few decades? Tim Allen portrayed this character on the hit television show Home Improvement for over a decade. The character was known for his love of cars and tools. Coincidentally, in real life, Tim Allen also has a passion for vehicles and has amassed one of the most impressive collections in the country, rivaling that of Jay Leno, who's also a notable car buff. Tim Allen was born in the rust belt state of Michigan, and with that being said, it's no wonder that Tim has an affection for US-made vehicles.
Updated March 2022: Tim Allen doesn't show off his cars the way Jay Leno does, but in 2020 during the Pandemic, he gave an inside tour of his collection. As a result, we got to see even more extraordinary cars hiding in his garage. We've updated this list to include a couple more iconic vehicles "the tool man" has acquired over the years.
Tim Allen has a knack for picking scarce muscle cars, and his collection is a true testament to the muscle car era. His collection contains quite a few notable muscle cars and some cars that are actually pretty rare such as the Ford RS200. His collection also includes a significant number of Chevrolets, including a custom-built 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS, known as one of his favorite daily drivers. There's no question that someone who's made the money Tim Allen has made would have an amazing collection of vehicles. Surprisingly, Tim Allen has stuck to mostly Chevrolets in his extensive collection, staying true to his Michigan roots. Taking a look at this one-of-a-kind collection will give you a better idea of just what the Toolman is famous for driving.
22 Volvo P1800
A classic Volvo from Tim Allen's collection is the P1800. The P1800 hails from the 1960s and featured beautiful styling, a RWD platform, and chrome as far as the eye could see. Aesthetic from the 1960s aside, the 2+2 was famous for starring in the television series The Saint, which featured several copies of the classic Volvo.
Allen's P1800 has a special place in his wife's heart, as she's apparently very fond of the little Swedish car. We're sure Allen paid a ton for this classic, and we wonder if he'll drop the half-million on the revised Cyan P1800. It would make quite the pair!
21 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
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We're sad to see the GT350R meet the chopping block, but we're glad it even existed in the first place, and apparently, so is Tim Allen. Allen owns one of these beauties, which features some of the most impressive specs for a Mustang to ever appear. Powering the GT350R is a DOHC 32-Valve 5.2L V8 engine that produces 526 horsepower.
The beastly horsepower is sent straight to the rear wheels, reaching 60 MPH in an impressive 3.8 seconds. In addition to the power, the GT350R takes the steering knuckle from the GT500 to aid in steering and straight-line handling. With such a refined platform, it makes perfect sense why Tim Allen added this famous Shelby to his garage.
20 1972 Ford Bronco
Tim Allen's wife drives this beauty, but it sits in his garage. This 1972 Bronco, in particular, is in pristine condition, as he puts it, but notes that he isn't the biggest fan of the design. Regardless, this early model SUV looks excellent.
The Bronco undoubtedly drives better than it did when new, featuring coil springs and leaf springs that are comlemented with Hotchkiss upgrades. Yet, the stylish body and off-road prowess make the Bronco a legendary SUV.
19 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS LT5
The Chevrolet Impala SS was a historical nameplate that carried a lot of history. Naturally, when Chevrolet decided to revive the nameplate in 1994, there was a good deal of hoopla surrounding the vehicle.
The model that Tim Allen possesses has a few custom modifications that make it rare and a whole lot faster. The inclusion of the Corvette-derived LT5 motor gives this Impala SS a level of power that's not generally seen on this car model, which was already fast out of the factory.
18 1946 Ford Convertible
The 1946 Ford Convertible is one of the most notable hot rods on the classic car scene—and with good reason. Several different car builders have customized this unique hotrod, including Boyd Coddington and Chip Foose. There's a level of customization that's very open with the 1946 Ford Convertible.
Tim Allen is a fan of the 1946 Ford Convertible and has even featured this hot rod on his Home Improvement sitcom more than once. Those TV appearances have made this vehicle a very memorable hot rod. (Hot Rod)
17 1986 Ford RS200
Rare and fast is the 1986 Ford RS200, which was actually never sold on US soil. The mid-engine sports car is actually not street legal in the US. Tim Allen is one of the few domestic owners of this high-speed rally car.
The 1986 Ford RS200's rarity and ripping performance make the car a pretty unique attribution to Tim Allen's garage, to say the least.
16 1965 Shelby Cobra
There are quite a few notable cars that have been designed by Carroll Shelby, and one of them is the 1965 Shelby Cobra. This notable roadster is not only fast but also one of the most iconic classic cars on the road today.
Tim Allen has owned his 1965 Shelby Cobra since the height of his success with his sitcom. It's no wonder that the car is the showpiece of his collection. The 1965 Shelby Cobra has been copied many times, but no vehicle has matched the original 1965 Shelby Cobra's level of uniqueness.
15 1933 Ford Roadster
Tim Allen is famous for his love of hot rods, and the 1933 Ford Roadster is one of the prime examples in his collection. The 1933 Ford Roadster is a prime example of the original Ford models, known for being roomy and comfortable family vehicles that could be driven for a long distance. The 1933 Ford Roadster is one of the original cars to hit domestic roads. With a wide variety of aftermarket parts, the 1933 Ford Roadster in Tim Allen's collection is possibly one of the most well-known hot rods today.
14 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 427 COPO
Tim Allen is a notable Chevy guy, and who can be a Chevy brand loyalist without owning at least one Camaro. Well, Tim Allen doesn't just own any Camaro; he owns the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 427 COPO. This is one of the rarest Camaro models on the road.
With a much more powerful engine under the hood than was normally available, the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 427 COPO is one of the fastest Camaros to come out of the sixties. The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 427 COPO is a pricey and notable selection to any collection.
13 1965 Shelby Cobra S/C
Tim Allen has a massive collection of vehicles in his garage, and he already owns one 1965 Shelby Cobra. But that doesn't mean that one's enough. Tim Allen is also the owner of a 1965 Shelby Cobra S/C, a 427 V8-powered "Semi Competition" variant rarer than the already-rare 1965 model.
The 1965 Shelby Cobra S/C is the pinnacle of what a roadster should be: lightweight, fast, and small, making for a fun-driving little roadster that looks more unique than just about anything on the road.
12 1950 Cadillac 60 Series
Just because Tim Allen is a Chevy guy doesn't mean that he has a one-sided car collection; Tim also has quite a few other makes and models in his collection that add a very diverse flare to it. The 1950 Cadillac 60 Series is the original picture of luxury in a domestic automobile.
In fact, the 1950 Cadillac 60 Series was, at one point, one of the most expensive luxury cars that you could buy. Tim Allen has an original model that's been restored top to bottom, making for a rather unique vehicle that'll stand the test of time in his extensive collection of classic cars.
11 1962 Chevrolet 409 Bel Air
The 1962 Chevrolet 409 Bel Air sedan is perhaps one of the world's most well-known large domestic cars. It's powered by a huge V8 motor and has a one-of-a-kind exterior style that makes the sedan look like nothing you've seen before.
The 1962 Chevrolet 409 Bel Air is a well-versed car and one of the rarer vehicles in Tim Allen's collection.
10 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
There are quite a few notable German cars that have hit the roads in the past few decades, and the 1971 VW Karmann Ghia is one of the most unique offerings.
The 1971 VW Karmann Ghia is the ideal mix of style and individuality. It was sold around the same time as the Beetle Convertible but with a lot of style built into the package. Tim Allen has one of the most eye-catching and original models around, and he's been known to drive the car all around his hometown of West Hollywood.
9 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
The 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is quite the famous car for quite a few reasons, and the car is one of the most elite and powerful sports cars in the world. The car stands as one of the most expensive models on the road. The 2004 Porsche Carrera GT, specifically, was the model that the famous actor Paul Walker was a passenger in during a deadly crash in 2013.
The 2004 Porsche Carrera GT owned by Tim Allen is an original owner's car and one of the most notable and most expensive vehicles in his collection.
8 1955 Ford Customline
Tim Allen has an extensive collection of vehicles. Most of the cars in his collection are domestically made and have historical value to them. The 1955 Ford Customline in Tim Allen's collection is a car similar to the Chevrolet Bel-Air and one of the most notable family sedans that have ever been sold on the market.
The 1955 Ford Customline, owned by Tim Allen, is an all-original vehicle, as is most of the tool man's collection. You can expect that the car has a great deal of value to it.
7 1956 Ford F-100 Custom Pickup
The notable thing about Tim Allen's car collection is that most of his cars are unique and original. Long before there were luxury pickup trucks or even Japanese trucks such as the Tundra and the Tacoma, there was the simplistic 1956 Ford F-100 Custom Pickup, a truck that was one of the original domestic-built pickup trucks on the market. Fittingly, the 1956 Ford F100 Custom Pickup owned by Allen is very original and one of the notable models to be released to the domestic pickup truck market.
6 Moal Roadster Special
Hailing from the beautiful Northern California Central Valley, the Moal Roadster Special is a unique vehicle designed by Moal Coachbuilders.
This one-of-a-kind vehicle is the pinnacle of what you'd expect from a hot rod roadster, with a sleek and unique style that suits Tim Allen's style and flavor. The Moal Roadster Special is fast, sleek, and goes back to a unique hot rod style that makes the stellar car an excellent choice for any hot rod enthusiast.
5 Chevrolet Volt
Just because Tim Allen has a vast selection of hot rods doesn't mean that he stopped caring about the environment. As such, Tim Allen also owns a Chevrolet Volt that's one of the first plug-in hybrids to be mass-produced.
The Chevrolet Volt is everything you'd want and need in a modern family car with a good amount of interior space, not to mention a stellar driving range, which allows the car to really be a drivable asset. The Chevrolet Volt owned by Tim Allen is one of his daily drivers, and this is a car that most of us can obtain as well.
4 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
You just can't go wrong with Tim Allen's stellar vehicle collection. Whether you're a fan of the Camaro or the original 1965 Shelby, there are just so many great vehicles to see in the collection.
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is perhaps one of the most notable, being the first year of the Chevelle SS. The 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a stellar combination of power and style that makes this one of the most popular muscle cars on the market. It has a considerable resale value to this day.
3 Big-block Volkswagen Bug
Tim Allen was born in Michigan, and with that being said, it would only be evident that the man loves domestic-made big-block vehicles. But he also has a fondness for the Volkswagen Beetle. Thus, he commissioned a big-block Volkswagen Bug in usual Tim Allen fashion. This is a one-of-a-kind Volkswagen Bug that features a potent V8 engine, giving the car an intense amount of power and the ability to make a serious impression.