Stars and Their Cars: Hollywood Icons and Their Famous Motors
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Stars and Their Cars: Hollywood Icons and Their Famous Motors
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Throughout the golden age, classic cars were seen as a luxury item that only the most rich and famous could afford. A huge part of living a successful life was driving something that looks the part, so alongside Hollywood stars came their cars. The experts at Design 911 have compiled a list of 5 of the most iconic celebrities and their famous motors.
Marilyn Monroe
The first new car Marilyn got since becoming a star came from Jack Benny as a thank you gift for appearing on his Jack Benny show in 1953. It was a 1954 Cadillac Eldorado convertible finished in black. This car was used by Marilyn for making public appearances around the city of Los Angeles.
Tom Cruise
Mission Impossible star, Tom Cruise drove a 1979 Porsche 928 in one of his most popular films, Risky Business. After the success of the film, he sold the car for $49,200 at almost five times more than its retail. The Porsche brand clearly made an impact, as he also owns the classic Porsche 911 for personal use too.
Jim Carrey
Comedy actor, Jim Carrey likes to keep it suave and sophisticated whilst cruising round California and can often be seen in his black Panamera in-between filming. After purchasing a private jet, the ‘Grinch’ star claims that his Porsche is his second biggest indulgence.
Clint Eastwood
Famous country and western star, Clint Eastwood cruised in one of the most famous, fast sport cars- the Jaguar XK150. This is still one of his more notable cars, which he was seen driving across the famous Highway 1 bridges and the Little Sur River. Alongside Eastwood, other icons such as James Dean and Paul Newman also purchased a classic Jaguar.
Sylvester Stallone
Well known Hollywood actor, screenwriter and all-round hard man, Sylvester Stallone, once owned his beloved Panamera. Even though he later sold his motor over eBay, Stallone still goes down as one of the most renowned Porsche owners.
https://art.tn/view/1828/en/stars_and_their_cars:_hollywood_icons_and_their_famous_motors/
Throughout the golden age, classic cars were seen as a luxury item that only the most rich and famous could afford. A huge part of living a successful life was driving something that looks the part, so alongside Hollywood stars came their cars. The experts at Design 911 have compiled a list of 5 of the most iconic celebrities and their famous motors.
Marilyn Monroe
The first new car Marilyn got since becoming a star came from Jack Benny as a thank you gift for appearing on his Jack Benny show in 1953. It was a 1954 Cadillac Eldorado convertible finished in black. This car was used by Marilyn for making public appearances around the city of Los Angeles.
Tom Cruise
Mission Impossible star, Tom Cruise drove a 1979 Porsche 928 in one of his most popular films, Risky Business. After the success of the film, he sold the car for $49,200 at almost five times more than its retail. The Porsche brand clearly made an impact, as he also owns the classic Porsche 911 for personal use too.
Jim Carrey
Comedy actor, Jim Carrey likes to keep it suave and sophisticated whilst cruising round California and can often be seen in his black Panamera in-between filming. After purchasing a private jet, the ‘Grinch’ star claims that his Porsche is his second biggest indulgence.
Clint Eastwood
Famous country and western star, Clint Eastwood cruised in one of the most famous, fast sport cars- the Jaguar XK150. This is still one of his more notable cars, which he was seen driving across the famous Highway 1 bridges and the Little Sur River. Alongside Eastwood, other icons such as James Dean and Paul Newman also purchased a classic Jaguar.
Sylvester Stallone
Well known Hollywood actor, screenwriter and all-round hard man, Sylvester Stallone, once owned his beloved Panamera. Even though he later sold his motor over eBay, Stallone still goes down as one of the most renowned Porsche owners.