OMG Have You Seen Rowan Atkinson's Car Collection?

Rowan Atkinson is known for his iconic character, Mr Bean. Anyone who's watched the show knows Mr Bean drives around in his classic Mini. Who could forget those scenes where he's sitting on an armchair on top of the car, driving outside Buckingham Palace or a race track?

While Mr Bean sticks to his classic car, Rowan Atkinson has a more varied taste when it comes to his cars. You could say his car collection is quite sophisticated! Let's have a look!

Mercedes 500E

Kicking off the list is the 500E, a rare piece of German automotive history. With a 5.0L V8, it provides the kick of a Mercedes, whilst looking like a standard saloon.

Atkinson mentions this car in multiple interviews. He is a seriously shy man, and although his collection doesn’t really say that about him, you would say the Mercedes would definitely be more something he would drive on the daily, instead of taking the Rolls for a spin. 

McLaren F1

The 1997 McLaren is one of the most stylish and iconic supercars to ever hit British roads in our opinion, and it sits inside Atkinson's garage. Yes, that’s right. This actor who plays the bumbling mess of a character who can’t even get on a train gets to drive around McLaren’s flagship sports car.

Due to its F1 nature, this car comes with a centred driving position, along with a V12 engine that just boasts power. Now, let’s get onto the pricing. The F1 comes in at a cool £9,200,000. The McLaren F1 might just be a little outside our ballpark. 😂

Ford Falcon Sprint

If you couldn’t tell already, Rowan Atkinson loves fast classic cars. The Falcon Spirit fit the criteria perfectly, and Atkinson was spotted racing this around the track at the Shelby Cup, where he unfortunately crashed, but with only minor damage. Whew!  

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

This is one of Rowan Atkinson’s more modern cars, but his style doesn’t waiver even though it isn’t a classic. Highly enjoyable, very comfortable and seriously pricey is how we would describe this car, which makes it absolutely ideal for Atkinson.

The gull wings give you the 80’s sports car look, with the long nose that is built for increased performance. The SLS AMG truly is a piece of engineering brilliance. 

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead

The pinnacle for a lot of car owners out there is the Rolls-Royce. No matter what make, model or design, it seems like immediate admiration is given to a Rolls owner. However, the Drophead might just be a must-have for any car enthusiast out there.

Coming in at a whopping £390,000, Atkinson really broke the bank this time and even modified it to add more power to the standard V12 engine. his Drophead boasts a V16 engine. Yes, you read that right, V16. 

BMW 328

Atkinson's got a true piece of automotive history in his garage. Dating back to 1939, the BMW 328 is a special car that adds a little class to Atkinson’s car collection.

The 328 was created over a 4-year span, and there were approximately only 460 ever made, so don’t expect him to sell it, or crash it anytime soon.

This classic beauty won the Mille Miglia, one of the most prestigious road races of them all, and also was in the top 25 cars for Car of the Century. It's certainly a piece of excellence. 

Aston Martin V8 Zagato

Atkinson’s obsession with turning vehicles into race-ready shapes continues with the Zagato. He immediately commissioned the Aston Martin team to rebuild and develop the car to race in the AMOC C2 Class ‘Mildly Modified’ category.

Obviously, not one to do things small, his Aston Martin Zagato is arguably the most developed and highly tuned model on the planet. He owned the car for 10 years and raced it for the majority until it was retired out of competition in 2016 when he sold it. 

Land Rover Defender Heritage

We are just going to say it now, no celebrity car collection would be complete without a Range or Land Rover. Rowan Atkinson’s is no different. 

The Land Rover Defender is a rugged and iconic off-road vehicle known for its exceptional durability and versatility. Originally designed in 1948 as a utilitarian workhorse, it became a symbol of adventure and exploration. The modern Defender combines its heritage with advanced technology and state-of-the-art off-road systems like Terrain Response.

Renowned for its ability to tackle the toughest terrains, from deserts to mountains, the Defender remains a favourite among outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers worldwide.

Takeaway

 Rowan Atkinson’s car collection is simply stunning. Although he is known for playing Mr Bean, his off-screen personality couldn’t be further away from that. His car collection highlights this for sure! 

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