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The Car Collection of Boxer Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. Nicknamed “Iron Mike” in his early career, and later known as “The Baddest Man on the Planet”. Once he had a net worth of $245 Million, and had a great lineup of classic cars, before declaring bankruptcy in 2003.
| Cadillac Eldorado | $31,286 |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | $150,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL | $30,000 |
| Ferrari 456-GT Spyder | $232,170 |
| Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster | $245,597 |
1. Cadillac Eldorado
The first car Tyson bought was a Cadillac Eldorado, when he won 19 wins (all by knockout) to his name. The car is powered by an 8.2L V8 engine producing 365 bhp and 725.0 Nm of Torque. The car had a top-speed of 120 Mph.
2. Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
When Tyson turned 21, and as listening to his manager Jim Jacobs, he bought a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur for $150,000. The Silver Spur is powered by a 6.8L V8 engine, which offers 329 hp and 738 Nm of torque. The Spur has a top-speed of 120 Mph.
3. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL
When Tyson began becoming more famous, he started making friends in the showbiz world, attending glamourous Hollywood parties, and enjoying his newfound fame as the ‘baddest man on the planet’. And one of those friends was, Tupac Shakur who inspired him to buy a 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL.
4. Ferrari 456-GT Spyder
Tyson got released from prison after serving three years behind on the rape charge, Tyson fought Frank Bruno and won the WBC title in 1995. Following the win and celebrating, he bought a 456 GT Spyder. However, Tyson crashed the Ferrari into a convenience store, which led to his “favorite arrest.”
5. Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster
In 1996, from the winning prize money, Mike bought his first Lamborghini. A yellow Super Diablo Twin Turbo after defeating Bruce Seldon in Las Vegas. But that happiness didn’t last as, it was blown away after losing a friend, Tupac; who was shot dead after attending that fight.