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Some Celebrities Surprise By Keeping Old Cars With Sentimental Value — From Hoopties To Sports Models, The Vehicles Are Part Of The History Of Their Famous Owners
When it comes to celebrities, many people think of modern and luxurysthem. But some celebrities surprise by keeping older models with sentimental value. These vehicles tell stories and have become part of these personalities’ journeys.
Roberto Carlos’ Hooptie
The blue car became a symbol for singer Roberto Carlos due to the famous song “O Calhambeque”. In 2010, Nestlé launched a promotion that raffled 50 replicas of the model mentioned in the song.
The vehicles were inspired by the 1933 Chevy Coupé, with a 2.4-liter engine. Despite the fame of the hooptie, the artist had other different models over the years.
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Boechat’s Twingo
Journalist Ricardo Boechat, who passed away in 2019, had a special affection for two 2001 Renault Twingos. The first was silver and accompanied him when he moved from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.
After an accident, the car was dismantled and became part of an art installation. Its parts were transformed into objects such as a chair with the original license plate.
Bonner’s Gol GT
William Bonner, anchor of Jornal Nacional, is known for his passion for old cars. Among the models in his collection is a red 1986 VW Gol GT.
Restored, the sports car is frequently featured on the journalist’s social media. The car has a 1.8-liter engine, 99 horsepower, and can reach up to 180 km/h. At the time of its launch, this performance was double that of the basic versions of the Gol.
Hebe Camargo’s Mercedes
Presenter Hebe Camargo, who passed away in 2012, was passionate about Mercedes-Benz. Her garage housed several luxury models.
Among the last vehicles she had were the 2007 S 65 AMG, the 1998 SLK 230, the 2005 CLS 500, the 2003 S 65, and the 2001 S 600 L. The latter was especially used for events and tributes to the artist.
Mari’s Volleyball Caravan
Mari, Olympic volleyball champion in 2008, was also a fan of old cars. In 2020, when she moved from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, she sold her 1979 Caravan. The car found a buyer in just ten minutes and even carried the player’s autograph on the dashboard as a special keepsake.
With information from Istoé.
