Step Inside Hollywood Icon Jack Nicholson’s Car Collection

Jack Nicholson has won six Golden Globe awards, but most importantly, he is a three-time Academy Award winner. Being one of the most famous and wealthiest actors in Hollywood, Jack Nicholson’s net worth is estimated to be around $400 million. Jack Nicholson was recently seen after a span of about two years in California, ahead of his 86th birthday. Celebrities with such fame and wealth usually own a fleet of cars. Unlike them, Nicholson owned a modest car collection that was still unique in its own way. So without further ado, here are Jack Nicholson’s cars and some interesting FAQs.

3. 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

The most distinctive car in Jack Nicholson’s collection is the 1967 Volkswagen Beetle convertible. The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most celebrated cars worldwide. First launched in 1945, it soon became the automaker’s highest-selling car to date, which brought fortunes to VW. Having sold about 21.5 million first-generation cars worldwide, everybody loved them, no matter who they were. The Volkswagen idea was to build an affordable and exciting car, and they absolutely nailed it with the Beetle. There’s no wonder that Nicholson owned one.

Powering this pocket-sized slice of perfection is a 1.2L flat-4 engine that cranks out 53 horsepower and 78 lb-ft of torque. This engine is further mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. With that, it manages 0–60 mph in 22.5 seconds and can top out at 82 mph, which are pretty decent performance numbers for their time.

2. 1981 Land Rover Range Rover

The next car on Jack Nicholson's car list is a Classic Land Rover Range Rover, which set the standards for an off-roading SUV. It is what really kicked off the trend for off-luxury SUVs back in the 1970s. He allegedly still owns it and was recently clicked with a picture along with it. With a powerful engine under the hood and a sophisticated all-wheel drive system for its time, it was the perfect choice when it comes to luxury SUVs. This Range Rover shows his passion and enthusiasm for SUVs.

The heart of this sensational SUV is a 3.5L V8 engine that puts out 127 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, it could propel from 0 to 60 mph in 11 seconds and achieve a top speed of 96 mph.

1. Mercedes-Benz 600

Next among Jack Nicholson's cars is a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 finished in a dark shade of purple, which is a very special car owned mostly by VIPs and celebrities. This car was even featured in his film "The Witches of Eastwick". The Mercedes-Benz 600 was the epitome of luxury. Inside, the 600 feels more unique, owing to its tan leather upholstery used both for seats and the dashboard. This luxury sedan redefined luxury when it was first released in 1963. In fact, the 600 boasts a tremendous engine, which used to be the most powerful engine produced by Mercedes-Benz back then.

The Mercedes-Benz 600 packs a 6.3-liter V8 engine that is good for 247 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque, affixed to a 4-speed automatic transmission. It achieves 0-60 mph in 9.7 seconds with a top speed of 127 mph, which is quite impressive even by today’s standards.

Special Mentions: Chevrolet Impala (Hydrogen)

As per some sources, Jack Nicholson owned the 1978 Chevrolet Impala that used hydrogen as fuel. He was even seen giving demonstrations of this very advanced car at the time. The car was modified to tackle the American crisis of traditional fuel. The Chevy Impala (with hydrogen) seemed to be the perfect answer to the crisis and air pollution. However, the technology and car were short-lived. Once the fuel crisis diminished, people were happy to return to their gasoline cars. Even today, hydrogen-powered vehicles are very rare in the United States, with the Toyota Mirai being the torch bearer.