Beyond the glare of the spotlight and the gloss of business empires, lies a more somber personal obsession, one that is fueled by horsepower, heritage and pure extravagance. Tucked away in private garages and high-security basements are some of the world’s most breathtaking car collections, owned by the world’s elite. These aren’t just cars, they’re rolling works of art, rare machines born of precision and passion, each with a story only a handful will ever hear. From hypercars that rarely touch the road to vintage legends preserved like crown jewels in their sanctums, this is a world where luxury knows no limits, and rarity is the ultimate currency.
1. Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta, Oleg Egorov ($17.2 million)
The three Pagani Zonda HP Barchettas were purchased by Horacio Pagani himself, TopCar Design’s boss Oleg Egorov, and another unnamed customer. Oleg Egorov, founder of TopCar Design, owns one of the three ultra-rare Pagani Zonda HP Barchettas, a hypercar valued at approximately $17 million. This model is renowned for its exclusivity and design, featuring a 7.3-liter naturally aspirated AMG V12 engine and a six-speed manual gearbox. The Zonda HP Barchetta is distinguished by its open-top design and unique rear wheel covers, making it a standout even among Pagani’s lineup
2. Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio, Jeff Bezos ($3 million)
Only six units were ever produced of this tribute supercar. Valued at around $3 million, the Sergio was designed to honor Ferrari’s former chief designer and features a V8 engine with race-car performance. Jeff Bezos is one of those exclusive owners of this rare car, underscoring his taste for exclusive machinery.
3. Lykan Hypersport, Jeff Bezos ($3.4 million)
The Lykan HyperSport, produced by W Motors, is a limited-production supercar with only seven units ever made. Known for its futuristic design and diamond-encrusted headlights, it boasts a 3.7-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine producing 780 horsepower, enabling a top speed of 245 mph. Its appearance in the film Furious 7 further elevated its iconic status. Bezos reportedly spent over $4 million to acquire one of these exclusive vehicles.
4. Lotus Esprit “Wet Nellie” Submarine Car, Elon Musk ($997,000)
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, purchased the iconic Lotus Esprit submarine car from the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me for $997,000 in 2013. Known as “Wet Nellie,” this custom-built submarine, shaped like a Lotus Esprit S1, was used in the 1977 film. Musk expressed intentions to upgrade it with a Tesla electric powertrain to make its movie transformation a reality.
5. Porsche 959, Bill Gates ($1–2.5 million)
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates owns a rare Porsche 959, one of only 337 units ever produced. Due to U.S. import regulations, Gates had to store the car for over a decade before it was legalized under the “Show or Display” law in 1999. The Porsche 959 was a technological marvel of its time, featuring advanced all-wheel drive and a top speed of 195 mph.
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6. Lexus LFA, Larry Ellison ($375,000)
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is known to own a Lexus LFA, a limited-production supercar with only 500 units made worldwide. The LFA is celebrated for its high-revving V10 engine and exceptional performance.
7. Range Rover Astronaut Edition, Richard Branson ($230,000)
Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, offers the exclusive Range Rover Astronaut Edition to Virgin Galactic’s Future Astronaut customers. While specific details about Branson’s personal vehicle are limited, given his association with Virgin Galactic, he was rumoured to have been spotted driving this one-of-a-kind vehicle which was not available to the public.
8. Bugatti Veyron Mansory Linea Vivere, Jeff Bezos ($3.5 million)
This car is a one-of-a-kind model, part of a very limited series of two Mansory-modified Bugatti Veyrons ever built, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item
9. Tesla Roadster (First Edition), Larry Page ($250,000)
Larry Page, co-founder of Google, was among the early adopters of the Tesla Roadster, Tesla’s first production vehicle. The Roadster marked a significant milestone in electric vehicle development, and Page’s ownership reflects his interest in innovative technologies.
10. Rimac Nevera, Mate Rimac ($2.4 million)
The Rimac Nevera is an all-electric hypercar with only 150 units planned globally. Valued at around $2.4 million, it boasts 1,914 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of under 2 seconds. Mate Rimac, the Croatian founder of Rimac Automobili and entrepreneur behind the car, drives this technological marvel himself showing his deep-seated adoration for perfection.
Written by Teertha Ravi.
