11 Insane Cars Shaq Owns That You’ve Probably Never Heard About
If there’s one person who could totally make your jaw drop with their passion (and collection) of cars, it’s Shaquille O’Neal. His cars are customized with the same energy he used to shatter backboards. If a car’s too small, he stretches it. If it’s too ordinary, he adds tiger print, suicide doors, or a full-blown game room in the back.
No wonder his garage looks like a playground of one-off creations and automotive oddities. Let’s take a tour through rides that prove size and style matter.
Tony Montana’s Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
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Shaq tracked down the exact model from Scarface, complete with tiger-print upholstery and oversized ego. He drives this 1963 Cadillac Eldorado in Orlando, where the ostentatious car fits right in. The tiger-fur interior remains untouched to honor Al Pacino’s character while turning heads at every intersection.
Ferrari 355 F1 Spider That Became a Convertible Forever
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Trying to squeeze a 7’1” frame into a Ferrari is comedy waiting to happen, unless, of course, you’re Shaq. He just deleted the roof permanently, moved the fuel tank to make room for his legs, and stitched his Superman logo into the seats. He’s converted this car into part speed machine, part personal throne, and totally one-of-a-kind.
Chevy Express G1500 Van with Louis Vuitton Interior
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Few would expect to see Louis Vuitton leather lining a cargo van, but Shaq had his Chevy Express turned into a rolling lounge. His Chevy Express G1500 got a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton makeover, plus an HD projector, air suspension, 20-inch wheels, and an Xbox. He often rode in the back while being chauffeured, though the fuel bills reportedly hit five figures each year.
Burgundy Cadillac Escalade with Eight Subwoofers
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After his Lakers three-peat, Shaq celebrated with a 2002 Cadillac Escalade loaded with scissor doors and eight booming subwoofers. It’s pretty loud and basically a concert venue on wheels. Other standout features include 26-inch giant wheels and the pure MVP vibe!
Bentley Buying Spree Inspired by a Salesman’s Snub
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When a Beverly Hills dealership employee asked if he could afford one Bentley, Shaq responded by buying three: the Azure, Arnage, and Continental GT. The impulsive $1 million purchase was less about need than pride, though he later admitted it might’ve been a point-making overreaction.
Mercedes S550 Convertible With Suicide Doors
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Shaq bought a white 2006 S-Class with tan leather, then handed it to Lorinser for extreme surgery. The roof came off, the doors were redesigned to open backward, and oversized 22-inch wheels completed the transformation. Shaq drove it during his time with the Miami Heat.
Extended Lamborghini Gallardo Built by Aerospace Engineers
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Because the Gallardo didn’t fit his frame, Shaq asked jet specialists Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters to stretch it. They lengthened the wheelbase, roof, and doors by a foot. The result was a one-off Italian supercar made just for him..
The “Shaqcat” Dodge Charger
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Shaq took a Dodge Hellcat, dropped the top, slapped on glowing red lights, and added a Krispy Kreme shoutout for good measure. This resulted in a muscle car that roars like a dragon and kind of looks like one, too.
Four-Seat Polaris Slingshot Called the “Sling-Shaq”
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Polaris made the Slingshot to seat two. Shaq said, “Nah, double it.” He added two extra seats, ditched the roof, amped it with 18 speakers, and turned it into a go-kart on steroids. You’re wrong if you call it a car. Even more so, if you think it’s a bike. It’s just pure Shaq logic on wheels.
Extended Vanderhall Venice That Still Moves Fast
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This roadster is usually sleek and snug, but Shaq stretched it into something closer to a couch on three wheels. Still rocking the original 1.4-liter turbo, it’s fast, odd-looking, and probably the only Venice out there that can double as a parade float.
The Vaydor That Looks Like It’s From a Movie (Because It Is)
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The Vaydor is built on the bones of an Infiniti G35 and has sharp, futuristic edges, so naturally, Shaq had to have one. His version echoes the one from Suicide Squad, and while it doesn’t pack superpowers, it sure looks like it should fire missiles. Underneath, it’s still a G35, but don’t tell the car shows that.
Lucid Air Turned Two-Door—Only One in the U.S.
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Working with Effortless Motors, Shaq converted the luxury electric Lucid Air into a two-door coupe—something no one else in America has done. It’s designed just for his size, and he made sure no one else would even drive it, warning the staff: “Don’t be driving my s— in LA.”
Rolls-Royce Cullinan That Didn’t Impress Critics
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Shaq’s bespoke Cullinan, worth over £265,000, is everything you’d expect from a Rolls—except good looks, according to some reviewers. It’s powered by a V12 and built for comfort, but public reactions haven’t always been flattering. Still, Shaq rides in style, regardless of what critics say.
Custom Escalade He Forgot He Bought
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At some point, even Shaq loses track of his fleet. Case in point: a custom $160,000 Escalade delivered by Effortless Motors that he had no memory of ordering. “Did I really buy that?” Yep. It’s not even the first time—it’s happened with a Maybach van too. When you own 40+ cars, sometimes your garage surprises you.