Few celebrities can match the star power of this legendary English professional footballer. Especially when it comes to collecting expensive automobiles. The soccer star cemented his position as one of the most famous and well-known sports personalities in the world. The classic British India-themed comedy-drama film ‘play it like Beckham‘ demonstrates the player’s reputation.
It seems like yesterday, but it’s been a few seasons since David Beckham finally retired from football. He is perhaps one of the most famous footballers in the world. And he will forever be one of the best stars to ever grace the pitch. But Beckham is a fashion hero right now. He and his wife, Victoria Beckham, have a combined wealth of nearly $1 billion, with David Beckham alone worth $450 million. You can only imagine what Beckham has in his private automotive portfolio.
Beckham is one of the highest paid athletes in the world and, arguably, of all time. He enjoys a range of exciting automobiles from brands such as Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini and others now that the famous player has retired. Recently, he also invested a large part of his fortune in Lunaz, an innovative electrical company.
David Beckham is a car enthusiast who isn’t afraid to spend his hard-earned cash on flashy, luxurious vehicles. Let’s take a look at some of the coolest cars the professional footballer has owned over the years.
ten 1969 Porsche 911
Beckham expressed his love for the Hollywood star, who died of cancer aged 50 in 1980. So Becks acquired a slate gray 1969 Porsche 911 from a dealer in Preston who delivered it to him in London , describing it as a “Copy of Steve McQueen.” The original 1970 automobile belonged to the legendary actor and starred in the 1971 film Le Mans.
Becks’ first Porsche was not a vintage 911, however. He had also sewn the number 23 into the headrest of his 2008 Porsche 997 convertible, the number he wore while playing for the LA Galaxy.
9 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack Volante
In the movie ‘The Living Daylights’, Timothy Dalton’s James Bond chose the 1987 V8 Vantage Volante. It’s a car you can’t miss in a real English garage. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage, dubbed Britain’s first supercar, is a vintage car that Beckham owns in a red paint job.
The Vantage was one of 194 identical cars produced. And Aston’s own 432hp V8 engine powered it which could accelerate from 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds and reach speeds well over 150mph. This vehicle features a soft-top convertible and is a sought-after collector’s item among car enthusiasts.
8 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello
Posh Spice bought her a Ferrari 550 Maranello with caramel leather seats as a Christmas present. It is one of the finest automobiles Ferrari has made in the modern era.
It is a two-seater grand tourer with a 458 hp V12 engine.
This classic can go from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 199 mph. The 550 Maranello shows that Ferrari doesn’t get as much credit for making front-engined cars as it does for making mid-engined cars.
seven Lamborghini Gallardo 2004
Almost every celebrity car collector seems to have at least one Lamborghini Gallardo in their collection. In Becks’ vintage collection, the Gallardo model from 2004 is a classic jewel.
The Gallardo had a 5.0-liter V10 engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. This powerhouse produced 520 horsepower and 376 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 192 mph.
6 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead
David bought the $469,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe to his collection two years after the aforementioned Lamborghini. The Phantom Drophead’s 6.75-liter V12 engine produces 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft. of torque.
The footballer has tweaked his black Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe with some aftermarket modifications for a sportier look. The Englishman added 24-inch black rims to his version, along with a convertible bonnet, rear-opening doors and a two-tone color scheme.
5 Bentley Mulsanne 2010
Bentley’s flagship vehicle, the Mulsanne, debuted in 2009. Beckham had to buy one because he loves the brand. We have seen it several times in it. The 6.75-liter V8 engine of his Bentley Mulsanne is associated with an 8-speed automated transmission.
Although Bentley gives it 114 different color options, David Beckham chose black in a classic David Beckham approach. The flagship Mulsanne is no longer available. Yet it remains one of the premium brand’s most lavish vehicles.
4 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider
Besides luxury cars, his collection includes fast automobiles such as the McLaren MP4-12C Spider. The vehicle has a hefty price tag that ranges from $268,000 to $319,000, depending on the specs and technologies chosen.
McLaren released the car in 2012, and it comes with a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 616 hp and 601 lb-ft. of torque. It has a top speed of 203 mph and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Yes, Beckham has once again chosen the black version.
3 2015 Rolls Royce Ghost
The footballer is a big fan of the Rolls-Royce brand. He owned a larger Phantom, which he replaced with the current Ghost. With bespoke black rims, the Rolls-Royce Ghost follows the design sensibilities of David Beckham’s Phantom.
Under the hood is a 6.6-liter V12 engine that produces 560 hp and 575 lb-ft. of torque. Enough to propel the Ghost from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than five seconds.
2 Bentley Bentayga 2016
The Bentley Bentayga is one of the most popular SUVs among celebrities. You couldn’t expect less from Beckham, who is a true English gentleman. He has several Bentley models in his garage, including the Bentayga.
The only SUV in his collection that we can see is one of the most expensive in the world. The 2016 Bentley Bentayga starts at $225,000 for the speed model. The high-performance vehicle can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds thanks to its 6.0-liter turbocharged V12 engine.
1 Maserati MC20
Maserati chose David Beckham as Maserati’s global brand ambassador at the start of 2021. Now we can see in a video that the former England footballer drives the Maserati MC20 around the Moderna circuit.
The Maserati MC20 Fuoriserie Edition, named after David Beckham, has Miami as its main motif. Beckham used Maserati’s Fuoriserie customization program to design his dream MC20, and the results are breathtaking. The automobile accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than 2.9 seconds and tops out at over 201 mph.
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