Archive for the ‘Athletes’ Category

May
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Evgeni Malkin | Porsche 911 Turbo

Yevgeni Malkin is a Russian center and alternate captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins. When he’s not playing, the 27-year-old Malkin owns a restaurant in Magnitogorsk, an establishment he wanted designed to look like the inside of a prison.

Malkin is seen here with his soft stop 911 Turbo. The black on white really works with this car, and the rear wing looks a little old school, a shout out to the ‘duck tail’ fin from the 80s and 90s.

CelebrityCarz.com rating -> 7.5/10

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Rating: 6.1/10 (19 votes cast)
May
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Andre Wisdom | Porsche Panamera Turbo

Andre Wisdom is an English soccer player who currently plays for Derby County on loan from Liverpool FC. Being only 20 years of age, Wisdom also captains the England under-21 squad as a defender.

Wisdom’s Porsche Panamera Turbo got first hand experience of typical British weather when it became stuck in mud 3 miles away from the nearest main road. Because he is on loan at Derby, Wisdom had to rely on GPS to get him to the game. Fortunately, after abandoning his Porsche, staff members picked him up and Derby won 3-0.

Despite being partly submerged, we can see this is bog (sorry) standard.

CelebrityCarz.com rating -> 7/10

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Rating: 6.6/10 (29 votes cast)
Apr
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Kimi Raikkonen | Ferrari Enzo

Ex Ferrari and 2007 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen took time off to spend a few seasons rally driving and dabbling in NASCAR. In 2011 he returned in style with Lotus. Still showing he had the skills, the Flying Finn is set to partner Alonso and drive for Ferrari again in 2014.

Being Scandinavian, Kimi has an inherent love of motor sport. Although his first car was a Lada, he told Metro UK: “I’ve got some bikes, probably ten in total. Most of them are motocross bikes. I have some cars including a Ferrari Enzo – that’s my only Ferrari – and skidoos, stuff like that. I have a Hummer and a few Cadillacs including an Escalade pick-up.”

He even owns a 1974 Stingray once owned by Sharon Stone. Kimi scores high here because, despite being partially obscured by a killer chopper, the Enzo is a design and technological masterpiece.

CelebrityCarz.com rating -> 9/10

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Rating: 9.0/10 (32 votes cast)
Mar
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John Cena | Custom Supercar

WWE star, John Cena has every classic and sought after muscle car on the planet, including a gorgeous orange Roadrunner. Just think of any muscle car icon and Cena most likely owns it. For that reason, I have decided to include the custom build he used for the 2013 Gumball 3000 rally.

Cena’s Frankenstein creation is called (wait for it) the InCENArator – and they say wrestlers have air between their ears. The car was built by reality show “Dream Machines” Parker Brothers Concepts in Florida. The main structure and power comes from a wrecked Corvette chassis and engine, the foundation over which Cena let his creative juices flow.

It’s a rather striking car, a real head turner, but I can’t help but think of the cult movie “The Wraith” (Google it and you’ll see exactly what I mean). It looks like a Hollywood attempt at creating a car for the year 2062.

Unique but just falling short of cool.

CelebrityCarz.com rating -> 6.5/10

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Rating: 6.9/10 (54 votes cast)
Mar
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Anderson Silva | Chevrolet Camaro SS

Anderson Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Champion. He sets a record in holding the longest title defense streak in UFC history, and although this ended in 2013, he amassed 16 consecutive wins and defended 10 titles.

Silva clearly likes his cars as big and bold, as here we see him on an episode of West Coast Customs. His Camaro SS received a custom paint job, custom Silva Bee grill emblem, Silva Bee embroidered headrests, functional Transformers 2 bumper air inlets, custom trunk subwoofer system, and many other interior upgrades.

I’m a fan of muscles cars and love the SuperBee/Transformers 2 old school theme. Those custom rims really set the paint and other upgrades off too.

CelebrityCarz.com rating -> 8.5/10

 

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Mar
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Rafael Nadal| Ferrari 458 Italia

Rafael “Rafa” Nadal is a Spanish tennis player considered by many to be the greatest tennis player of all time. Thanks to 13 Grand Slam singles titles, including two at Wimbledon and two at the US Open, combined with a 2008 Olympic gold and many other wins, Rafa has earned the title, “King Of Clay”.

Nadal previously turned up to training in an Aston Martin DBS before deciding the British car just wouldn’t cut it anymore. Upping his game off court, the World Number 1 purchased the ultimate supercar in the Ferrari 458 Italia.

The 458 looks great in white, although with the yellow brake callipers, I’d personally go for darker rims.

CelebrityCarz.com rating -> 8/10

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Rating: 9.2/10 (32 votes cast)
Mar
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Alberto Del Rio | Aston Martin Vantage

Mexican WWE Superstar, Alberto Del Rio is a two-time World Heavyweight Champion, a top class act, just like his rides. Not only does he have a penchant for the Italians, Ferrari and Maserati, Del Rio likes the British Rolls-Royce and Bentley too.

Adding another Brit to his garage, D2Forged accompanied the Mexican on Monday Night Raw, showing off their wheels on his Aston Martin Vantage.

The Vantage is a gorgeous car straight out of the box, so this cherry paint and custom rims only add an extra layer of allure to it.

CelebrityCarz.com rating -> 7.5/10

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Rating: 7.3/10 (32 votes cast)
Mar
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Henrik Lundqvist | Lamborghini Gallardo

This Swedish NHL goaltender for the New York Rangers is no stranger to the exotic car scene; apart from this “stealth” Gallardo, Lundqvist has another orange Lambo and a soft spot for Maseratis.

Obviously happy with his latest custom job, Henrik revealed his signature Gallardo on Instagram. The once black car was given to Proformance Industries (guy pictured on the left) to work their magic. The Hockey star wanted a matte finish but was bored of black. After some head scratching the custom team decided on gunship grey, a color that’s quite popular at the moment. Adding a little extra to the cool finish, the paint has a metallic flake that will really make it pop as it speeds along under the sun.

Oh yeah, check out the Lundqvist badge on the rear… nice touch. With the black rims and a unique stealth finish, I can only score this high.

CelebrityCarz.com rating -> 9/10

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Rating: 6.7/10 (30 votes cast)
Feb
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Dario Franchitti | Porsche 1973 911

Dario Franchitti is an extremely successful Indy Car Series driver. The Scot has taken the title four times, once in 2007, and the rest consecutively between 2009 and 2011. Franchitti has also won the infamous Indianapolis 500 three times – 2007, 2010 and 2012.

Off track Franchitti likes to take his classic 911 for a spin in and around the Tennessee mountain roads. This particular model features a 3.7-L that kicks out 325-bhp. Considering it’s stripped of everyday luxuries and weighs in at a slight 2,150-lbs, it’s a drivers’ paradise around the twisty stuff.

All in all I think its classic status combined with those gorgeous deep dish rims scores high.

CelebrityCarz.com rating -> 8.5/10

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Rating: 7.9/10 (36 votes cast)
Feb
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Dana White | Plymouth Barracuda

Dana White is a entrepreneur best known for being the President of the UFC (mixed martial arts organization). Before White became the UFC’s President, he was an amateur boxer and trainer, and from the look of his ride, he still likes to pack a punch.

An old school muscle car with black rims and retro paint job do it for me.

CelebrityCarz.com rating -> 9/10

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Rating: 7.8/10 (43 votes cast)