Behold NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal's Fleet Of Customized Automobiles And Luxury Rides

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. 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.

Note: As most of Shaquille O'Neal's cars are customized, the exact specs tables with the customizations are unavailable.

13. Ram 1500 TRX “Apocalypse TRX”

As robust as he was on the basketball court, “Shaq Daddy” is also known for his banger entrances outside the game, especially in April 2024. At an annual car show at the Salem Avenue Baptist Church in Henry County, Georgia, Shaquille O’Neal left the crowd in awe as he arrived in his apocalyptic-themed Monster Truck - a customized Ram 1500 TRX.

Shaq had his Ram 1500 TRX customized from Traffic Jams Motorsports and from bumper to bumper it is an intimidating-looking truck. Every single panel of the truck has been replaced with armored ones and the giant aftermarket tires with engine upgrades (unknown) are simply “Superman Proof”.

12. 2018 Vanderhall Venice Roadster

It is very difficult to imagine a 7ft. 1 in. NBA giant cruising around in Los Angeles in a 3-wheel roadster but it is true. As hard as it is to believe, “Shaq Diesel” owns a red 2018 Vanderhall Venice Roadster and drives it often.

People like Jemery Renner and Jaime Foxx couldn’t resist the temptation of the beautiful 3-wheelers and just like them Mr. O’Neal bought one back in 2019 and made some personal touches to keep up with his giant frame.

11. 2018 Vaydor

Would you spend 5 times the money on customizing a car to its original price? Guess what, “Shaq Daddy” did exactly that with his 2018 Vaydor. When The Voydor just came out hot in the market people went crazy for them as they only cost about $14,000 which is insane for a sports car-looking ride.

As Mr. O’Neal came across the Voydor craze, he decided to buy one and sent it for total customization to keep up with his 7-foot frame. From brake paddles to floor plan and dashboard including other mods, Shaq spent a total of $75,000 on customization alone.

10. Gold-Wrapped GMC Sierra Denali

There’s just something about Shaq and Pickup Trucks that just matches up soo damn good and if you live near his neighborhood, his custom GMC Sierra Denali is a hard thing to miss considering it will take out your eyes on a sunny day.

Wrapped in gold-plated lamination, Mr. O’Neal’s Golden GMC is a standout customized piece in the crowd. Moreover, he invested in getting it ready for hardcore off-roading thanks to the multi-link air suspension, aftermarket rims & tires, and a bed lift.   

9. Jeep Wrangler

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal owns a black custom Jeep Wrangler and 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.

Shaq's Jeep Wrangler was 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 with knobby tires. The final cost of all the customization is unknown, but a standard Jeep Wrangler starts at $35,000.

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.

8. 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. 

Shaq's custom Escalade has full leather upholstery and a custom audio upgrade from Audiobahn. With all the changes made, his 2002 Escalade is said to have cost him $52,230. He bought the car after LA Laker's third consecutive championship victory.

7. 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.

Shaquille O’Neal’s fully customized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van features a hardwood floor, custom reclining seats, flat screens all around, built-in iPads, a minibar, and a high-end sound system. Shaq even put out a FaceBook post showing off his Sprinter Van back in 2018, stating, “Just got my Custom Sprinter from Sprinter Vans Of America got. Check them out and tell them “Shaq” sent you.”

6. 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.

The custom-wrapped Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in Shaq O’Neal’s car collection comes with an illuminated SRT logo on the front grille. 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.

5. 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. Although we have not seen Shaq with his Superman Range Rover that often like his other rides, it certainly holds a place in his giant boundary of interest.

4. 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 various sources. 

3. 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. 

Shaq O’Neal’s custom 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T on the interior, features a custom leather upholstery. Known as the “Shaqcat”, his R/T Convertible features Hemi decals to give it the classic Plymouth Barracuda exterior look. Also, Shaq loves doing doughnuts with his R/T Convertible. With all the customization included, his Dodge Challenger R/T convertible’s final price came to be $146,000.

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 Cullinan has been well customized by West Coast Customs 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. Boasting custom Forgaito wheels and Mansory Kit, O'Neal's Phantom Drophead is a spectacle in his vast luxury automotive fleet.

Shaq 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.

Honorable Mentions:

1. 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. Shaq O'Neal was amused by the Bronco song, and he chose this one to be his first ride.

2. Shaq Once bought three Bentleys to out-buy Mike Tyson

Outside of the basketball court Shaq is infamous as an impulsive shopper and that also includes when buying cars. Back when O’Neal was playing for the LA Lakers a Rolls-Royce dealership was in his Beverly neighborhood that he used to drive by. One day Shaq decided to visit the shop and spotted the Heavyweight Boxing G.O.A.T Mike Tyson buying a Bentley.

In an interview with Vanity Fair back on March 13, 2012, the NBA Superman shared his story of buying three Bentleys in one go. He said, “...one day I just went in. Mike Tyson was in there buying a couple of Bentleys. I had on some shorts, a tank top, and flip-flops, and I said to the salesman, ‘Sir, how much does this one cost?’ He said, ‘Can you afford it, sonny boy?’ I was so upset that I bought three Bentleys right there on the spot.” Instantly over a million dollars were gone in a minute for a Bentley Azure, a Bentley Arnage, and a Bentley Continental GT.

3. “The Big Aristotle” Might Add A Rivian R1T Electric Pickup To His Collection

As big as Shaq is, his taste in cars is also similar to match his giant 7ft. 1 in. frame. Back in June 2019, Mr. O’Neal visited and checked out the then-recent unveiled Rivian R1T EV Pickup and even posted pictures of him on his Instagram account.

Being the owner of a Ford F-650 and a Ram 1500 TRX mentioned below, we can surely expect something from Shaq to add a Rivian next to his huge automotive fleet.  

4. Nicola Badger

Shaq’s unique taste in cars went electric back in 2021, as word got out that he ordered the Nicola Badger which made several headlines back in the day. The Nicola Badger is the first-of-its-kind hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid pick-up truck produced in the state of Arizona.

Although we have not seen any trace of Shaq’s Badger out in public, it is about only time that “Shaq Diesel” will reveal his Nicola with his own customized tunings and touches.

5. 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.

That is it for now what Shaq O'Neal’s car collection has to offer. Stay tuned for more as we are constantly adding new cars in the article. If you want to find out about other car collections of personalities be sure to check out the links below 

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