Check Out Michael Strahan’s Car Collection

Michael Strahan is an NFL Hall of Famer and has one of the most diverse portfolios of professional careers. The host of Good Morning America, as of writing this has a net worth of $65 million and he particularly likes to spend a big chunk on cars.

Michael has always been a car enthusiast. In an interview Cars and Culture with Jason Wein, he expressed his love for cars as long as he can remember. Growing up, he used to fight with his brother if a nice car passed by and claimed that it was mine. He also admittedly used to spend a lot of money on car magazines to which his mum said, you would have bought a car if you had stopped spending money on the magazines. After working hard for his success he kept his passion alive and created “STRAYLAND” an man cave warehouse where Micheal keeps his impressive car collection. Let’s check it out.

11. 1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera RS Clubsport

The 1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera RS Clubsport is a rare Porsche as it was never sold in the United States owing to strict emission standards. But Michael Strahan used the 25 years rule to his advantage and imported this beauty finished in Speed Yellow color. He has been recently spotted driving around New York in his new prized possession. Though acquiring this rare beauty wouldn’t have been easy for Michael as when new the car had an MSRP of $72,000 and we estimate he would have easily paid a six-figure price for it.

The 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport is a rare gem from Stuttgart as there are only 227 units ever produced. It was a more track focused version and features a fully welded roll cage and the interior was striped down to bare minimum to save 110 lbs extra than the regular Carrera RS.

10. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600

The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is a stately sedan or it's better to say a limousine. Michael Strahan in an interview while talking about his cars told how he loved his now-sold Maybach so he got the 600 which was the precursor to the Maybach. The exclusivity of driving in such a rare Mercedes-Benz and the top-class luxury on offer is what made Michael get this. But getting this isn’t cheap as a well-kept example easily retails for an average price of $94,500.

The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 was offered in two different lengths where the short wheelbase was 126 inches and the mighty Pullman came with 153.5 inches of length. The car was Mercedes's take on the Rolls Royce Phantom V and was the first V8 car from the marque.

9.  2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The 2016 Cadillac Escalade is one of the SUVs which adorns the garage of most celebrities in the United States. Michael Strahan isn’t different either and he owns a 2016 Escalade ESV which is the long-wheelbase version of the regular Escalade. The Escalade ESV’s utility and comfort were what made Strahan get this SUV which had a starting MSRP of $95,945 when new.

The Cadillac Escalade is one of the cars that you can find in car collections of many celebrities. The demeanor, luxury and unbeatable comfort makes it one of the top choices as a mode of transport. The 2016 iteration of Escalade came with Cadillac's Magnetic Ride Control, which according to them was the fastest reacting system of that time.

8. 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 finished in orange color is Michael Strahan’s go-to car for track days. As per Strahan, the versatile nature of the car where it can also double up as a daily driver made him decide to get the car. Though what price he paid for the GT3 is not known but a new one had a base MSRP of $132,395.

According to Michael Strahan, his 2015 Porsche GT3 RS is the finest everyday car in his collection. However Porsche made the GT3 RS specifically for the track and at that time of launch it was the most extreme Porsche available new with only 2000 of them were ever made.

7. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series is another rare beauty that adorns Michael Strahan's garage. There were only 175 units of the car ever sold in the United States and he owns one finished in black color. That said when new the SL65 AMG Black Series was estimated to carry an MSRP of $230,000.

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series in Michael’s garage gets AMG’s handcrafted 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine which according to Car and Driver delivered "a religious experience." Only 350 such examples were ever built adding exclusivity to the car collection.

6. 1990 Lamborghini LM002

The 1990 Lamborghini LM002 is another rare car in Michael Strahan’s garage. His love for the Lamborghini truck isn’t a hidden fact, he owned one in red color in 2004 that he had to sell. But he regretted letting the truck go and again got himself a 1990 model and fixed it mechanically. The rarity clubbed with the Lamborghini's V12 engine made Michael a fan of this truck. That said, the estimated worth of the LM002 in his garage is not available but similar examples sell for an average price of $284,000 these days.

The 1990 Lamborghini LM002 truck is powered by a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine from the Countach. The truck was first designed to serve in the military, however due to complications it did not went well for Lamborghini. However by looking at the public demand for military styled vehicle the Italians produced 328 examples for the entire world.

5. Aston Martin Vanquish

The Aston Martin Vanquish is the only British car that adorns Michael’s garage. Although not much detail about the car or when he got one is available. His model gets Aston Martin’s naturally aspirated V12 and has a starting price of $290,475.

The Aston Martin Vanquish in Michael’s garage belongs to the first generation and featured a bespoke bonded aluminium chasis in partnership with Lotus. As the V12 Vanquish was British marque's flagship, it was made to deliver the performance benchmark, and it surely did.

4. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

The 2005 Porsche Carrera GT was the last supercar that came from the Porsche factory with an unadulterated performance. That’s exactly what got Michael attracted to it. Michael calls it a driver’s supercar and got himself one finished in gray color. The worth of Michael’s Carrera GT isn’t available but when new the Porsche had a starting price of $440,000.

The 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is a rare Porsche as it is the only one that got a V10. The engine was derived from F1 that he personally explained in the STRAYLAND video. He also stated that you need to be careful with the car as it responds beyond comprehension which can be overwhelming.

3. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead

The 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead is the second most expensive car in Michael Strahan’s collection. He always wanted to own a fast convertible that was also comfortable. The Phantom Drophead was the car that fitted his requirements to the tee. Further, the classic Rolls-Royce styling impressed him and he liked how the Rolls-Royce could comfortably seat four. The actual price paid by Strahan to acquire this Rolls-Royce isn’t known but a 2012 Phantom Drophead had a base MSRP of $450,000.

The 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead is powered by a 6.75-liter direct-injected V12 that offers respectable performance despite its 6000 lbs weight. That said, Rolls Royce more inclined towards the comfort and lush experience and there is no vehicle on earth that comes close with it.

2. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition is the most expensive car with a base MSRP of $495,000 in Michael Strahan’s collection. According to him, the SLR McLaren Roadster is the perfect car which had a comfortable ride quality, is fast, and has balanced handling. What’s even better Michael himself drives the car and has not kept it as a garage queen.

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was already a very special car, the 722 connects to the racing heritage of Mercedes. The 722 was previously worn by 300SLR that won the 1955 Mille Miglia and the race starting time was 7:22 am, hence the name. Mercedes only made 150 of them and Micheal is a proud owner of one such example.

1. SSC Tuatara Striker

The newest entry in the garage of Michael Strahan is the SSC Tuatara Striker. The SSC Tuatara Striker is a high-performance variant of the SSC Tuatara hypercar. It features a number of upgrades over the standard Tuatara, including a more powerful engine, increased downforce, and a more aggressive bodywork.

The Tuatara Striker also features a number of aerodynamic upgrades over the standard Tuatara. These include a larger front splitter, a more aggressive rear wing, and side skirts. These upgrades help to increase downforce by over 300%, which improves handling and stability at high speeds.

The news of Micheal owning the car spread when SSC posted a video on Instagram with Micheal's name in the caption. The Striker is a limited-edition model, with only 100 units planned for production. The starting price for the Tuatara Striker is $1.9 million.