Drive Through NFL Legend Joe Montana’s Car Collection

Joe Montana's successful NFL career spanned from 1979 to 1994, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He is celebrated for his remarkable achievements, including four Super Bowl championships (in XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV), three Super Bowl MVP awards, and two NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) titles. Montana's precise passing and ability to perform under pressure earned him legendary status.Montana has been able to earn a net worth of around $150 million over the course of his life, which has allowed him to own a few luxurious things, including his car collections. Joe Montana has always had a thing for classic cars, and this is quite evident from the car collection he owns. From winning a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am when he got the title of the ‘Most Valuable Player’ of the NFL back in 1982 to getting the sumptuous 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500, the list isn’t long but happens to be quite significant. So without further ado, let's take a look at Joe Montana's car collection. 

3. 1987 Nissan Pulsar

Back in the days when Montana appeared in Nissan’s commercials, he pitched the Nissan Pulsar as the most versatile car. The former quarterback is rumored to have kept the Pulsar in his Nappa estate; however, there is no official statement as to whether he still owns it. The 1987 Nissan Pulsar rubs shoulders with the renowned Acura Integra, the Mazda RX-7, and the Toyota MR2.

Powering the 1987 Nissan Pulsar is a modest 1.6L inline 4 engine which puts out 118 horsepower and 134 pounds of torque. With a 5-speed manual transmission, the 0-60mph sprint takes a good 10.5 seconds.

2. 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is the second car on the list and happens to be a more performance-oriented version of the regular Firebird. Joe received this Trans Am as a gift when he won the MVP title in 1982 for steering his team, the 49ers, to a Super Bowl victory. The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am goes against the well-known Chevrolet Camaro Z28 and the Ford Mustang GT.

Under the hood of this Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sits a 5.0L V8 mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Making 147 horsepower and 239 pounds of torque, 9.1 seconds is what it needs to hit 60mph from a complete halt.

1. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500

The final car on the list is the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500, owned by the three-time Super Bowl MVP winner. With that being said, there was an episode with this car back in 1986 when some vandals poured paint on the hood of the car and smashed one of the windows. All this happened when the car was parked at Sierra College’s training camp. The all-lavish Merc 500 goes against the BMW 745i, the Cadillac Eldorado, and the Lincoln Continental Mark VII.

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is powered by a 5.0L V8 motor that puts out 242 horsepower and 295 pounds of torque. All this power is propelled via a 4-speed automatic transmission which helps it to run past 60mph from a standstill in 7.3 seconds.