Shaq O'Neal's Top Cars and What They Say About Him

Shaquille O'Neal is a well-remembered name in the history of the NBA. Shaq O'Neal won four NBA championships and three finals MVPs. Shaq is also a 15-time All-Star and 14-time All-NBA team player. Surely Shaq's popularity and net worth entitle him to own expensive cars. Most of Shaq's cars are custom-built because none can accommodate him comfortably, courtesy of his athletic build.

Although Shaq drives a Ford pickup truck daily, he still owns luxury and sports cars from brands like Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, and Land Rover. So here's a list of Shaquille's car collection, with each car worth several million dollars. At any given time, he owns more than 20 cars, with one of his houses having parking space for 17 cars at a time. Holy Moley! In addition, he also has three yachts and a private jet. If you are interested in reading more about his other expensive and exquisite stuff.

10. Jeep Wrangler

Here comes the first car, which is the Shaq Jeep. The black custom Jeep Wrangler owned by Shaq O’Neal is the first car on our list. It’s reported that he purchased a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited four-door with a soft top and sent it straight to West Coast Customs.

Here, the interior and exterior of Shaq's Jeep Wrangler were modified to make it easy for him to drive in it. Thus, the four-door Wrangler became a two-door model and rolled on custom alloy wheels shod with knobby tires. The final cost of all the customization is unknown, but a standard Jeep Wrangler starts at $35,000.

Shaq O’Neal’s custom Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is powered by a naturally aspirated, 3.6-liter V6 engine. Apart from that it comes with numerous custom touches such as Roadwire leather seats and Pioneer audio system on the interior and a matte black paint job, Rigid Industries off-road light, Magnaflow exhaust, and many more on the exterior.

9. 2002 Cadillac Escalade

The burgundy-colored, customized 2002 Cadillac Escalade is one of the craziest cars Shaq O’Neal bought when he was still playing professional basketball. The full-size SUV has been fully customized and features scissor doors, 26-inch chrome alloy wheels, a front grille finished in chrome with a Superman logo on it, etc. With all the changes made, his 2002 Escalade is said to have cost him $52,230.

The custom 2002 Cadillac Escalade owned by Shaq O’Neal comes with a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V8 engine. Apart from that, the interior of the SUV gets full leather upholstery and a custom audio upgrade from Audiobahn.

8. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

After Shaq O’Neal sold his customized 2001 Chevrolet Express G1500 passenger van, he got himself a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van. Straight away, he sent it for customization to Sprinter Vans of America. His black Mercedes-Benz van was stripped completely from the inside. The actual price of his fully customized van isn’t available, but a new Sprinter Van from Mercedes-Benz starts at $57,940.

Shaq O’Neal’s fully customized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6 engine. Other than that the interior features a hardwood floor, custom reclining seats, flat screens all around, built-in iPads, a minibar, and a high-end sound system.

Since there has been a lot of customization and modification done to the van, its real-world performance figures aren’t available. The standard models can do a 0–60 sprint in under 12.0 seconds.

7. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

The red Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat sporting a custom wrap was a gift Shaq O’Neal gave himself on his 50th birthday. The custom Charger sports "Diesel Dog Mafia" logos on the sides and hood. He's riding on custom alloy wheels with red accents and Pirelli P Zero tires.

But that’s not all. Shaq got the door hinges changed so that they open upward instead of out—in short, scissor doors. The actual price paid for his custom Dodge is unknown, but a new Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat starts at $68,320.

The custom-wrapped Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in Shaq O’Neal’s car collection comes with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine. Other than that the SRT Hellcat showcases some cool customizations such as an illuminated SRT logo on the front grille, small green lights inside the headlights, red LEDs under the car, red brake calipers and many more.

6. Land Rover Range Rover

The black Land Rover Range Rover owned by Shaq O’Neal is unlike any other Land Rover on the road. It rides on custom alloy wheels shod with low-profile tires. The front grilles have been removed, and all company logos and badges have been removed and replaced with Shaq’s favorite Superman logo.

But unlike his other cars, Shaq stopped here and let all the other things in the car remain in stock form. In terms of price, his Range Rover is said to be worth $93,500.

Shaq O’Neal’s custom Land Rover Range Rover is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.4-liter V8 engine. Other than the interior of the SUV has also been customized, one of the highlighting additions is the wooden decorations that can be hidden with just a press of a button.

5. Ford F-650

This is probably the most frequently asked car of Shaq. It is Shaq's F650. The big and intimidating black Ford F-650 is the daily driver and Shaq O’Neal’s favorite ride. Also, Shaq's Ford F650 is the only car in his garage that is taller than him. A new Ford F-650 starts at $63,425.

Shaq's truck has been heavily customized for him by Wade Ford of Super Trucks. Thus, the final price of the Shaquille O'Neal truck is $124,150, according to the third party.

The custom Ford F-650 pickup truck owned by Shaq O’Neal comes with a 6.7-liter turbocharged diesel V8 engine. Other than that, the F-650 comes with heated leather seats, HD navigation, an updated suspension, stainless steel fuel tanks, and many more.

4. 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible

Shaq O’Neal couldn't have easily fitted in a regular Dodge Challenger. So he got a new silver 2016 Challenger R/T and sent it straight to Droptop Customs. Here the roof was chopped, and several other structural modifications were made to not only make the chassis strong but also be able to take the weight of the NBA champion.

With all the customization included, his Dodge Challenger R/T convertible’s final price came to be $146,000.

Shaq O’Neal’s custom 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T on the interior, features a custom leather upholstery. Along with that, the sound system was also upgraded. Also, since the company only sells the Challenger coupe, the official or third-party performance figures of a Challenger convertible are not available.

3. 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo

There you go, Shaq's Lamborghini. Just like the Shaq Ferrari (now sold) that sat on a stretched platform, Shaq O’Neal got the Lamborghini to do the same for his silver Gallardo. Apart from this, he also ordered a couple more modifications done to the car, resulting in the 2007 Gallardo, with an original MSRP of $178,550, costing him more than $190,000.

The custom 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo long-wheelbase owned by Shaq O’Neal comes with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V10 engine. Along with that to fit himself properly inside the car, Shaq had to customize the Lambo. Some of the customizations include custom extended doors, rood-side windows, and floor pans.

2. 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Among Shaq's new cars, the only Rolls-Royce that is not a convertible in his garage is the 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Shaq O’Neal loves to roll in style, and nothing comes close to matching that when you are in a Rolls-Royce SUV.

Unlike other cars, the Cullinan didn’t need to be structurally modified to fit him, but the front seats were moved a bit back to let him have even more comfortable seating. The final price of the SUV paid by Shaq is not known, but a 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan started at $348,500.

Shaq O’Neal’s Rolls-Royce Cullinan carries a twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V12 engine under the hood. The Cullinan’s twin-turbo V12. Apart from that the Cullinan has been well customized on the exterior, among them some of the highlighting customizations are the "Superman Logo" on the grille and the custom body kit that gives the SUV a buffier look.

1. Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead

This is the most expensive car in the Shaq car collection. In 2009, at the peak of his career, Shaq O’Neal decided to treat himself to a proper luxury car. So he got himself a white Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead worth $450,000. thus making it the most expensive car in his collection.

But he didn't stop there; it was soon LeBron James' (his teammate's) birthday, so he bought two more cars of the same specification and gave one to him. And for the third, he gave Donald Trump (the former President of the United States) a Rolls-Royce.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead owned by Shaq O’Neal gets a naturally aspirated 6.75-liter V12 engine under the hood. Apart from that the Phantom Drophead offers numerous features and functions such as steering-mounted audio, cruise control, heated leather seats, and many more.

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Shaq O'Neal's First Car (Ford Bronco II)

We all know that the first car is always special, and the Ford Bronco II was Shaq's first car. The starting price of the Ford Bronco II was around $10,874, and it was first introduced in 1984. The Bronco II was not a fan favorite in any way, but Ford offered this compact version of the original Bronco owing to the rising popularity of compact cars. Ford offered three different engine options, including the 2.8L V6, 2.9L V6, and 2.3L Mitsubishi turbodiesel inline-four. Shaq O'Neal was amused by the Bronco song, and he chose this one to be his first ride

That is it for what Shaq O'Neal’s car collection has to offer If you want to find out about other car collections of personalities be sure to check out the links below –

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