Nicolas Cage's Car Collection Is A Treasure Chest For Car Enthusiasts

Nicolas Cage, aged 58 years, is an American-origin actor and filmmaker. At the peak of his career, he earned $18 million per film, leading to a lavish lifestyle and an impressive collection of rare items and cars. As passionate as he is about automobiles, the domain of that affection and taste is much larger than you think. 

Whether it's the vintage 57C Bugatti or the Enzo supercar, Nic's drive and commitment to collecting and cherishing these automobile masterpieces make him a real-world “Ghost Rider” gearhead.

5. 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II 

Nicolas has a ‘30s Rolls-Royce convertible with continental specs and suspension which was an added variant back in the ‘30s for special customers. His Phantom II features a ‘windswept’ coachwork by one of the finest in the finest in the industry - Brewster.

Nicolas Cage was never seen driving his vintage Rolls-Royce publicly. The Phantom II was only revealed in his 2010 movie The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and it’s believed he purchased the car from production after filming wrapped.

4. 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante

The Bugatti Type 57C Atalante is a pre-World War II classic car. This is a part of the same 57 series of cars made by Jean Bugatti. The car owned by Cage was first bought by the 5th Marquess of Cholmondeley. It made its way to the American continent sometime in the 1950s.

Only 17 units of the car were produced, with 4 displayed at the Cite de l’Automobile museum in France. Apart from the 57C Atalante, he also had the 1951 Bugatti Type 101C Coupe Antem was auctioned by Bonhams.

3. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet

Nicolas Cage has long been obsessed with Ferrari, amassing an enviable collection of these Italian masterpieces. Among his prized possessions is the ultra-rare 1958 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet, a model limited to just 40 units and crafted by the legendary Pininfarina. 

This masterpiece represents the golden age of Ferrari, blending elegance with raw power, a fitting addition to Cage’s remarkable garage.

2. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder

In addition to his 1958 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet, Cage also owns a 250 GT California Spyder, a model made famous in movies like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, though Cage was never in that film.

His particular Spyder is a long-wheelbase version, finished in black, and holds a special place in Ferrari history. Out of the 51 ever produced, this is the 34th, making it yet another ultra-exclusive ride in his high-octane collection.

1. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4

Topping our list of Best Nicolas Cage Cars is the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 which is the most collectable 275 model. It is also in possession of RM Sotheby which is hoping the car would fetch anything between $2.9 million and $3.9 million. It is still a bargain compared to the Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T. Spider which was sold for $27.5 million. 

What makes the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 so valuable is its rarity since only 330 units were made which made its appearance worthy in the famous movie “A New Leaf” back in 1971.

Special Mentions

Lamborghini Miura P400 SVJ

Nicolas Cage’s Lamborghini Miura P400 SVJ is one of the few cars that the actor currently owns and arguably his favorite in his collection. Cage’s Miura SVJ has a rich and interesting story and great historical significance about its legacy.

Cage’s Miura (chassis no - #4934) was the first SVJ model that was converted for the Shah Of Iran - Mohammad Pahlavi. He only drove the car once in Switzerland before losing interest in it. After 1995, the car was sold to a businessman in Dubai which later resurfaced in March 1997 at a Brooks auction in Geneva where Mr. Cage bought it for $497,500. The car was later sold to an English collector with less than 3000 miles on the odometer. 

Bugatti Type 101C Antem Coupe

Nic was always a sucker for vintage cars and had several top-of-the-line exclusive coupes in his multi-million dollar car collection including the 1954 Bugatti Type 101C Antem Coupe. Featuring the Antem design coachwork, Cage’s Type 101 was one of only six models to ever come out of Bugattis production line.

The “Ghost Rider” actor bought his Type 101 around 2000 during the shoot for his film “Gone In Sixty Seconds”. Nicolas put the car up for auction back on September 15, 2015, at Bonhams Chantilly Sale in France. 

1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 “Eleanor Mustang”

One of Nicolas’ favorite cars in his collection is the infamous Elenor Mustang from the film “Gone In Sixty Seconds”. The film used two 1967 Mustangs and Nic managed to obtain one from the production team which was actually used in the film.

Two decades after the film's release, Nic finally put his “Eleanor” up for sale back in 2020. The car managed to grab a stunning $852,000 selling price at the Mecum's Kissimmee Florida auction.

1989 Porsche 911 Speedster

The black-on-black Porsche 911 Speedster convertible from Nicolas Cage’s car collection has a thriller story behind it. Nic had his 1989 911 Speedster up for auction back in 2002 which was stolen just before the auction during its transportation. The thieves added an extra 100 miles to its original 150-mile run before dumping the car into a 12-foot-deep lake.

The restoration of the car added an extra 250 miles to the odometer and it was later sold on October 10/13, 2008 at the Scottsdale Fall Barret-Jackson auction in Las Vegas. The car caught a lot of attention even back in the time it was stolen as major publications like “Playboy” and “People” covered the story.  

2007 Ferrari 599 GTB

One of the few modern-day sportscars in Nicolas’ car collection was a 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB that has a current market value of a whopping $600,000 including the factor that it belonged to the “National Treasure” actor. The car was put up for sale back in November 2015 but the current status of the car’s ownership is uncertain.  

1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT

The article finishes off with Nicky’s long-sold Lamborghini Diablo VT, which he owned back in his younger days. It is one of 12 models that came out from the factory that year to celebrate the cooperation between Lamborghini and Alpine Car Audio. The car made headlines again back in 2013 when the owner (after Nicolas) wrecked the car’s right rear Quarter panel on an exit ramp.

1955 Jaguar D-Type

In 2019’s Primal, Cage plays a big-game hunter who captures a rare white jaguar, but long before that, he got his hands on an even rarer green one, a D-Type. Though this high-performance machine was built to dominate the Le Mans races of the 1950s, it eventually met the same fate as much of Cage’s collection, sold off to settle debts. He sold it through RM Sotheby in 2002.

1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Lusso

Another Ferrari, another 1963 car, another GT series, the Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta. This extremely premium and beautiful Ferrari was seen at the 2019 Gooding Scottsdale auction. It is said that the actor’s once-owned car was sold for a sum of $7.6 million ($7,595,000).

The car owned by Nicolas Cage was finished in red and bears the chassis number 4037 GT. It was one of the 96 Lusso models built that got a short wheelbase, and the fourth from last of the 166 short-wheelbase models made. Nicolas Cage had this in his possession in 2006, before it was auctioned due to his financial crisis with the IRS. Reportedly, he purchased the car from Martin Eyears for an undisclosed amount.

1963 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition

The 1963 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition is also owned by Nicolas Cage, as reported by Goldeagle and Complex. In an auction, its price can go up to $171,789. Meanwhile, in one Bonhams auction, the E-type Semi-Lightweight Competition has been sold for $87,360. 

In the North American market, the E-Type was sold under the name of XK-E. Between 1963 and 1964, Jaguar made only 12 units of this car and two spare bodies. Later on, in 2014, Jaguar Heritage Business announced that they would make the remaining 6 models. 

1963 Aston Martin DB5

The Aston Martin DB5 is another car from Nicolas Cage’s car collection which was used to pay debts and IRS fines. It is said that his car was finished in silver. However, RM Sotheby is auctioning the 1963 DB5 finished in silver that belonged to Nicolas Cage and expecting a final bid between $1.3 million to $1.6 million. 

2003 Ferrari Enzo

The Ferrari Enzo was a part of the Nicolas Cage car collection. This car was purchased brand new in 2002 with a base price of $643,330. However, eventually, Cage sold off his Enzo which has an average auction value of $3.3 million. Following the news of Cage's sale of the Enzo, Ferrari released a statement blacklisting him from buying any Ferrari car from dealerships around the world. Ferrari unveiled that Nic had sold the Enzo for a much lower price than what the Enzo was worth hindering the brand's image.

1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster

The Nicolas Cage car collection had several historical gems that he had to sell to counter his debt. The 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster is just one of many cars that Cage parted with. Back in the day when Nic was living in his £24 million Malibu house, he used the 356 Porsche quite a lot and was also photographed several times. According to Slashgear, after he sold the car, it was auctioned off in a 2017 Florida auction by RM Sotheby for $255,750.

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