Fantasy Rides: Celebrity Cars and Exotics
Take a peek at meticulously restored iconic vehicles owned by pop, movie and basketball stars then see one-of-a-kind exotics from luxury leaders including Bentley, Rimac and Rolls Royce.
Elvis Presley’s 1971 Stutz Blackhawk
Elvis bought the very first car sold by Stutz, and it quickly became a favorite among Hollywood elites like Dean Martin, Lucille Ball, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra. Only 14 of these rare series 1 cars survive, and the very first Stutz Blackhawk ever produced is making its exclusive debut at the NYIAS. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see this 1971 beauty that was delivered to Elvis himself in Beverly Hills and later found a new home with his personal physician, Dr. Elias Ghanem.
Princess Grace Kelly’s 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 S
This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet was originally purchased by Prince Rainier III of Monaco for his wife, Princess Grace Kelly. The car then was owned for 38 years by Herr Schultz of Napa Valley, California before being bought by Napa Valley attorney M.C. Bishop, who commissioned a meticulous restoration in 2005.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 1948 Packard Super 8
This 1948 Packard Super 8 was cherished for the past decade by NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Restored and modernized for enhanced driving pleasure, this Packard boasts a formidable 454/425 HP GM V-8 engine, paired with a GM Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 automatic transmission and a 9-inch Ford rear end. Equipped with power front disc brakes, power steering gear, and upgraded suspension featuring front and rear sway bars, this car offers both power and precision on the road. Customized to accommodate Abdul-Jabbar’s stature, the interior features individual Glide front bucket seats, ensuring comfort and style befitting a basketball icon.
Exotics
The New York Auto Show will showcase a slate of supercars, hyper-cars, and exclusive luxury vehicles that are always a crowd favorite. One-of-a-kind vehicles expected to be on display in 2024 include Bentley, Lotus, Karma, Koenigsegg, Rimac, and Rolls Royce.