Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham’s Car Collection

Bonham was born in Redditch, England on 31st May 1948 and started playing drums at age 5, and became one of the world’s most celebrated drummers over the years. Jon Bonham owned some of the greatest sports cars of all time, starting from a Shelby AC Cobra 427 to the lavish Ferrari Daytona, his garage was diverse and unique. Just like music, he also had very good taste in cars. Now, let’s take a look at the expensive cars owned by Bonham. 

5. Jensen Interceptor Mark III convertible

Bonham had a unique taste in cars and his Jensen Interceptor Mark III convertible is a perfect piece of example. The Interceptor was launched back in 1966 and it is one of the unique and quirkiest designs at that point in time which soon became very popular for its design and performance. It boasts a V8 engine underneath that delivers praiseworthy performance for a way more affordable price when compared to his Shelby and the Ferrari.

The Jensen Interceptor is powered by a 7.2L Chrysler V8 engine good enough for 280 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. This engine further gets attached to a 3-speed automatic transmission which catapults this grand tourer from 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds and tops out at 130 mph.

4. Chevrolet Corvette 427

The next car on the list is a Chevrolet Corvette 427. According to some posts, he owns a Chevrolet Corvette 427 which belongs to the second generation. Just like the AC Cobra, the Corvette also uses the same V8 engine with similar power outputs. Therefore, it is one of the fastest cars in his collection. For its time, it was one of the futuristic-looking cars that made other European sports cars look boring.

The Corvette 427 is powered by a 7.0L V8 engine. It gets a 4-speed manual transmission. Together, it puts out 425 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. On the performance side, it could reach 60 mph from a standstill in just 6 seconds and maxes out at 152 mph. These performance figures are quite impressive for a classic car.

3. Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

Coming up next is the ultimate expression of luxury which is a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III. What’s even cooler is the story behind it. Once, he went into a Rolls Royce dealership to check out the cars where he was dismissed by the salesman but then he brought a bag full of cash and test-drove it. Once he returned back, he crashed the car through the showroom’s front window and asked the salesman to repair it and send the car back to his hotel. What a way to buy a car!

The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III gets its power from a 6.2L V8 engine which makes 200 horsepower, while the torque output remains unknown. This engine further gets attached to a 4-speed automatic transmission. When it comes to performance, this hefty sedan could reach 0-60 mph in 12.1 seconds and a maximum speed of 118 mph. 

2. Ferrari Daytona

One of Bonham's most valuable cars is the Ferrari Daytona or Ferrari 365 GTB/4 which is a two-door grand tourer with a screaming V12 engine up front. It was the final car he purchased before his death and also the only car in his garage that brings the true essence of a racing car in a grand touring body style with a long bonnet. The Daytona is more than just a car, it's an emotion in the form of a car. Although most supercars from the current generation may be fast and more aggressive to drive, they fail to give the drama and theatrics of driving a classic Ferrari.

The Ferrari Daytona gets a 4.4L V12 engine which produces 347 horsepower and 318 lb-ft of torque. It gets mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. With this duo, the Daytona could reach 60 mph from a standstill in just 5.5 seconds and attains an impressive top speed of 174 mph which is still a legit quick even today.

1. Shelby AC Cobra 427

Bonham allegedly owned a Shelby AC Cobra 427. It is one of the best American sports cars ever made which soon became a style icon due to its appearances in many Hollywood movies. The Cobra used a massive V8 engine that delivered relentless power and torque to give its established European rivals a tough fight. Today, the average price of a Shelby Cobra 427 is around $1.6 million.

The Shelby AC Cobra 427 packs a brawny 7.0L V8 engine up front and gets affixed to a 4-speed manual transmission. This powertrain produces 425 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque which is quite a lot even by modern standards. Speaking of performance, this iconic car could hit 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds along with a top speed of 164 mph.