There's Nothing Funny About Jimmy Carr's Car Collection!

Jimmy Carr is a well-known comedian and TV personality in the UK. He's also known for his love of cars and has an impressive collection of them. But what you might not know is that his car collection isn't just for show.

Carr has been quoted as saying that his car collection is "an investment portfolio." And it's easy to see why he would say that. His driving portfolio includes some of the most sought-after cars in the world, like a Range Rover and the Marussia F1 car.

Of course, with such an impressive car collection comes a hefty price tag. It's estimated that Carr has spent over £1 million on his cars!

Jimmy Carr's Comedy

Jimmy Carr is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television presenter from the United Kingdom. Carr was born on September 15, 1972, in Slough, Berkshire. After college, he worked for Shell as a marketing executive before turning to comedy full-time.

Carr has been performing stand-up comedy since 2000 and has released nine DVDs of his work. He is also known for his appearances on numerous British TV shows such as "Have I Got News For You," "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown," and "QI." In 2012, Carr hosted the British version of "The Price Is Right."

Carr's comedy often revolves around dark subject matter such as death, disease, deformity, misery, and war. He has been criticised by some for being insensitive and making light of serious topics. However, Carr has defended his material, saying that he believes comedy should be about pushing those boundaries.

Whether you love him or hate him, there's no denying that Jimmy Carr is a successful comedian with a large fan base, and his success has allowed him to indulge in one of his other passions: cars. Here are some of them!

The Rover 75

The Rover 75 is the car that Carr refers to as "the mock-Tudor Jag". From afar with a squint and in the fog you could think, "Oh, that guy's got a fashionable Jaguar!"

The vehicle survived longer than the actual brand, and Jimmy ended up giving away what little value remained of his mock-Tudor Jag.

In the interview with Top Gear, he said, "It sounds opulent that I gave a car to a friend, but actually, it was scrap.' But with the Rover brand ending in 2005, Carr's 75 might just become more valuable in time! 

Range Rover

From the Rover 75, Jimmy Carr then upgraded to a Range Rover. We don't mean to be harsh here, but that fits the British stereotype that he gets targeted for perfectly!

Carr's Range Rover has been said to have an incredible infotainment system so Carr arrives in style wherever he goes. However, it was the air-conditioned seats that caught his attention.

He specifically mentioned, "I want to arrive everywhere with fresh, cool balls. That's modern motoring at its finest." No comments from us on this front. 😂

Along with the great air conditioning, the Range Rover has an incredible exterior design that you expect from Jaguar Land Rover, including bright headlights illuminating through rain clouds during bad weather days and an adjustable sunroof for when the weather's nice!

Bentley Continental GT

The Bentley Continental GT is a beautiful car and we can see why Jimmy Carr wanted one. It's also a favourite of TV chef James Martin.

It has an incredible W12 engine with 626 bhp, which means it can go from 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds! Not to mention, the top speed is 207 mph. Now that is fast!

The Bentley Continental GT also comes with some impressive features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, heated seats and steering wheel, and a Naim sound system. Jimmy Carr seems to be happy with his car and has said that he loves driving it.

Special Mention: The Marussia MR03

If you're not familiar with the Marussia F1 team, they were a Russian-owned Formula One team that competed in the sport from 2010 to 2014. The team was originally based in Oxfordshire, England but later moved to Banbury.

The team was renamed Manor Marussia F1 Team in 2015 and competed in the 2015 Formula One season before going into administration and being dissolved.

However, before the team was dissolved, they managed to build an incredible car, the MR03. The MR03 was powered by a Cosworth CA2013 V6 engine and had a top speed of 217 mph.

While the Marussia F1 team may no longer be around, their legacy lives on through Jimmy Carr and the moment he got to drive the Marussia MR03.

Speaking to Top Gear he mentions, "I got to do three laps and probably did 160mph, maybe 180mph on the straight, although it felt like more. The acceleration is extraordinary, but the brakes take your breath away. You think, ‘I'm going to brake,' and then it's already happened. It's phenomenal."

Takeaway

Love him or loath him, we have to say, Jimmy Carr's collection is amazing. Plus, he got to drive a piece of automotive racing history!

If you want to know more about celebrities and their car collections, you can also check out Snoop Dogg's collection.

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