Exploring Tom Cruise’s Jaw-Dropping Car Collection That Are Fit For The Maverick
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Published Aug 7, 2024
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Table of Contents
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1
- 1976 Dodge Colt
- 2010 Ford Mustang Saleen S281
- 1996 Porsche 911 (993)
- 2000 Ford Excursion
Tom Cruise’s expensive car collection is a result of his immense $600 million net worth which he has amassed throughout his career from his acting career and business ventures. And he’s not afraid to splurge that wealth from his treasure trove on the lovely beauties in his garage.
So, we've put together a list of some of the most exclusive cars in Tom Cruise's collection ranging from a mighty Bugatti to a few classic Chevys. And without any further ado, let's delve into the details, down below.
8. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
The retro 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is one of Tom's sweethearts, and it also was one of his earliest automotive acquisitions. Tom's Chevelle SS was one of 9 Chevelles that the Jack Reacher (2012) movie production house bought but only three remained after the film was finished.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | Specs |
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Price | $3,600 (approx) |
Engine | 5.0L V8 |
Power | 375 hp |
Torque | 415 lb-ft |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Color | Red |
Rather than just keeping the dashing red Chevelle in his garage, Tom went ahead to feature it in his 2012 action movie Jack Reacher, where the car was reportedly used to its limits.
7. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1
The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 can be considered an exclusive one in Tom's collection, considering the fact it was the first generation of Corvette. Cruise's Corvette C1 first made headlines back in April 2007 during his romantic relationship with Katie Holmes.
1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 | Specs |
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Price | $3,591 (starting MSRP in 1958) |
Engine | 4.6-liter V8 |
Power | 230 hp |
Torque | 300 lb-ft |
Transmission | 3-speed manual |
Color | Two-tone Glacier Blue and White |
On a Tuesday evening in 2007, Tom and Katie were spotted together outside of a steakhouse in LA where the former Hollywood super-couple spent over two hours before heading back home in his ‘58 Corvette C1. Besides that Cruise’s Corvette C1 was also spotted several times featuring the car’s two-tone glacier blue and White exterior finish while flaunting its silver blue leather upholstery.
6. 1976 Dodge Colt
One of Tom Cruise’s first cars was the 1976 Dodge Colt, which was a rebadged Mitsubishi Gallant that Tom bought during his teenage days in his hometown Syracuse. Tom even arrived at his high school a couple of times riding his second-generation Dodge Colt.
1976 Dodge Colt | Specs |
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Price | $5,000 (Estimated Used Car Market Valuation) |
Engine | 1.6-liter Inline-4 engine |
Power | 79 hp |
Torque | 86 lb-ft |
Transmission | 5-Speed Manual / 3-Speed automatic |
Color | Green |
Believe it or not, Tom's Colt was the starter car that helped him launch his acting career as he drove it down from Syracuse to New York City at the age of 18. Tom admitted in an interview that he paid a total of $925 for his Colt.
5. 2010 Ford Mustang Saleen S281
Tom Cruise's Ford Mustang Saleen is the perfect example of an all-American muscle car in his collection and the story behind it is more interesting. During the premier of Mission: Impossible III (2006), Tom wanted a Mustang Saleen for his premier run in Manhattan. Thus, Cruise's management team called the then-owner of Creative Film Cars - John Ficarra to arrange a Burnt Orange Saleen to which John obliged instantly.
Ford Mustang Saleen S281 | Specs |
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Price | $60,000 (approx purchase price) |
Engine | 4.6-liter supercharged V8 |
Power | 485 hp |
Torque | 460 lb-ft |
Transmission | 5-speed manual transmission |
Color | Burnt Orange |
John called several mailing companies and finally UPS took up the challenge of overnight mailing (Overnight Mailing cost was $13,000) Tom's Saleen Mustang from Los Angeles to New York via a cargo plane. Tom's Saleen arrived at the NY airport a few minutes after 6:00 a.m. and John delivered the car outside of the first premier hall where Tom drove it for the very first time.
4. 1996 Porsche 911 (993)
Tom is a big-time Porsche lover, and there's no way of hiding it. Over the years he has bought several Porsche 911s and sold many but the 1996 Porsche 911 (993) was one of his favorites. During the premier season of the film - Top Gun (1986), Tom decided to buy a blacked-out '86 911 Carrera Targa but sold it after only using it for 10 months.
1996 Porsche 911 (993) | Specs |
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Price | $64,495 |
Engine | 3.6-liter H6 |
Power | 272 hp |
Torque | 243 lb-ft |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Color | Black |
After selling the car, a guy in Illinois used it for around 9 years before putting it up for sale again in 2021. The car is up for grabs and has a total of 8,800 miles clocked in. The current market value of the same pristine model is around $60K but considering a 10-month ownership history of Tom Cruise could make a difference here.
3. 2000 Ford Excursion
The 2000 Ford Excursion owned by Tom Cruise is not the fastest or the rarest car but it is used as a decoy. The large boxy SUV was used by his ex-wife Katie Holmes who was then pregnant.
Tom's Ford Excursion was modified and nearly two thousand man-hours went into electrical work, installing ballistic-proof roof panels, special TC begin,g, and premium veneer inside the cabin.
2000 Ford Excursion | Specs |
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Price | $70,000 (approx price with custom work) |
Engine | 5.4-liter V8 engine |
Power | 255 hp |
Torque | 350 lb-ft |
Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
Color | Black |
Tom Cruise’s Ford Excursion has also been a part of HBO’s Going Clear documentary which showcased that Cruise underpaid Church of Scientology followers to trick out his exotic and exclusive vehicles. The ballistic tank-like SUV was used by Tom Cruise several times to stay away from paparazzi lenses and it surely served him well.
2. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
One of Cruise's luxury commutes that he uses is his M-Benz S-Class and as a matter of fact, he does not drive it personally as an appointed chauffeur is always there to drive Tom in his S-Class. Back in the day, Tom was spotted multiple times with his ex-wife Katie arriving at the airport before taking off in Tom's private jet.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Specs |
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Price | $109,800 |
Engine | 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 |
Power | 463 hp |
Torque | 516 lb-ft |
Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
Color | Black |
Recently, in April 2024, Trafalgar Square in London, UK, was flooded with fans as Cruise finished rehearsing a few scenes for his upcoming film Mission: Impossible 8 - Dead Reckoning Part 2 (2025). People were seen waving and chasing Tom's Mercedes-Benz S-Class on the road before he proceeded to the London Heathrow airport.
1. 2005 Bugatti Veyron
The Bugatti Veyron is the most expensive and also the most talked about car in his collection. Back in 2005, Tom decided to buy a $1.9 million Bugatti and show his appreciation for the brand's top-of-the-line manufacturing which eventually led him to be i Bugatti's ban list.
2005 Bugatti Veyron | Specs |
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Price | $1.9 Million |
Engine | 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 |
Power | 1,001 hp |
Torque | 921 lb-ft |
Transmission | 7-speed automated manual transmission |
Color | Metallic Gray and Black |
Tom showed up at the Mission: Impossible 3 premier red carpet event in Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, L.A driving the Veyron. The actor went on to open the passenger side door to make way for his ex-wife Katie and the unexpected happened. For nearly 40 seconds, Tom struggled to open the door which led Bugatti to ban him from owning the brand's car ever again as they believed it was a poor representation of their craftsmanship and value as a luxury brand.
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FAQs
Does Tom Cruise own a Bugatti?
Absolutely. Tom Cruise bought the Bugatti Veyron for about $1.9 million. However, Bugatti has banned him from buying any other Bugatti vehicle. Reportedly, Tom Cruise took the Veyron to the red carpet of his film Mission Impossible 3. Bugatti was tiffed as Tom Cruise was not able to open the passenger door for his then-wife Katie Holmes for a good 40 seconds. As a result, Bugatti, caring for its brand image, took the insult seriously and decided not to do business with Tom Cruise again.
Does Tom Cruise still race cars?
Tom Cruise is an avid automobile enthusiast. He loves everything on wheels and used to race. However, he had to give up racing as the movie studios where he was working refused to insure him if he went into the risky sport of racing. Tom Cruise also made a special appearance on BBC Top Gear.
What bike does Tom Cruise ride in Top Gun?
Tom Cruise rode the Kawasaki Ninja GPZ00R in his movie Top Gun. It was also his first scene ever with a motorcycle. Tom Cruise also owns a Vyrus 987 C3-4V with an estimated value of $100,000.
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Itsel
Aug 12, 2024Look at him spending 2 million dollars on a car when he could have donated it to "the church". Think of all the good they would have done. bad scientologist! bad!