The Rupert Garage: A Peek Inside Anton Rupert's Car Collection

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As is the case with Middle Eastern leaders, foreign tyrants, and celebrities of all types, it is nearly obligatory for wealthy businesses to possess an amazing collection of cars. Whether their collections consist of old automobiles, new cars, or a mixture of both, they are virtually always stunning. Anton Rupert, a South African business magnate who made his fortune in the luxury goods industry and founded the Rembrandt Group, owns one such collection.

As a means of displaying his wealth and pursuing his obsession, he purchased antique vehicles. His collection at the Franschhoek Motor Museum, which his family owns, consists of anything valuable and beautiful. The oldest vehicles include a Beeston Motor Tricycle from 1898 and a Ford Model A from 1903, followed by more current rarities like the Ferrari F40, Porsche Carrera GT, and Mercedes-Benz CLK63 DTM. Here is a peek inside Anton Rupert’s luxury car collection.

1960 Studebaker Champ Pickup - $15,000

The GM-owned firm sold the Studebaker Champ pickup truck between 1960 and 1964. The Champ and the Lark sedan featured the same grille and front-end design, which was a Studebaker characteristic of the era. As with most utility vehicles of the era, this amazing car was only available with rear-wheel drive and either a 3-speed automatic or a 4- or 5-speed manual transmission. The Champ was powered by a 3.2- or 3.8-liter inline-6 engine or a 4.5-liter V8 engine.

1922 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 - $20,000

The Italian automobile manufacturer produced the Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 between 1919 and 1924. It was comparable in terms of luxury to Duesenbergs, Cadillacs, and Bentleys, but with a distinctly Italian touch. Isotta Fraschini supplied the Tipo 8 as a model or as a rolling chassis with a 5.9-liter straight-8 engine, 3-speed manual transmission, and a reinforced frame, ready for coachbuilders to install their own bodywork and interiors.

2003 Porsche Carrera GT - $75,000

The Porsche Carrera GT is in regular contention for the title of best-sounding automobile ever. The uniquely built 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine is located in the middle, as opposed to the conventional rear, and generates 603 horsepower and 435 lb-ft of torque. Before reaching its beautiful 8,500 rpm redline, the Carrera GT's V10 engine hums across the rev range and grumbles lower down. The inside noise is pure and guttural induction, whilst the exterior shouts with German engineering that is linear.

1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser - $158,000

Design-wise, The Mega Cruiser car resembles the American Humvee, but the similarities end there. In contrast to the Humvee's large V8 engine, the Mega Cruiser was equipped with a 4.1-liter turbo diesel 4-cylinder. The Toyota Mega Cruiser is a product of the Japanese military's desire for a huge off-road vehicle. It was constructed to be as durable as possible, resulting in the big inline-four producing only 150 horsepower and 283 lb-ft of torque.

1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Freccia D’Oro - $308,000

The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 was the fifth version of the 6C type, and the Freccia D'Oro – which translates to "Golden Arrow" – was the company's first postwar vehicle. They were powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six engine that produced just 90 horsepower. Its top speed was 96 miles per hour. The Alfa Romeo 6C is a stunning automobile and one of the top attractions of the Franschhoek Motor Museum, along with the other automobiles on this list and a few motorbikes.

2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 DTM - $400,000

The Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG was the first AMG vehicle to be equipped with the M156 6.2-liter V8 engine. Multiple races were won by the CLK in the German Touring Car Championships, where it was a popular choice. Mercedes-Benz built the CLK DTM AMG road car for the public to commemorate the achievement. It is powered by an older 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine that produces 574 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque and sends power to the rear wheels only via an older 5-speed automated transmission.

1995 McLaren F1 LM - $800,000

The McLaren F1 is one of the most significant automobiles ever produced, as it was not only the fastest production car for more than a decade, but it also reinvented the concept of a hypercar. In addition, this luxury Roadster featured a distinctive three-seat layout with the driver in the middle. The F1 LM was a commemorative vehicle created to honor the F1 GTR race car. The LM, which is an abbreviation for 'Le Mans,' had shorter gears, a downforce body kit, and a huge rear wing. Due to the changes, the 0-60 mph speeds of the six cars were reduced to 3.9 seconds.

1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing - $1.4 Million

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is one of the most aesthetically pleasing automobiles ever created. The 300SL never ceases to wow, thanks to its strong and beautiful aesthetics and outstanding performance. The 300SL was also available as a luxury roadster for when sunbathing was essential. A unique version of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL was recently sold for a record-breaking $143 million, making it the most expensive automobile ever sold, surpassing the Ferrari 250 GTO by almost $70 million.

1989 Ferrari F40 - $1.5 Million

The F40, which replaced the 288 GTO, used a tweaked version of the same engine as its predecessor. It was upgraded to 2,9 liters and given larger turbochargers to create around 470 horsepower. Its top speed of 199 mph was only surpassed a few years later by the McLaren F1. The Ferrari F40 is an important vehicle not just because it was once the fastest production vehicle, but also because it was the last vehicle approved by Enzo Ferrari.

2002 Ferrari Enzo - $2.8 Million

The Ferrari Enzo was the company's gift to itself for its 60th anniversary, after the relatively underwhelming F50. The Enzo featured incredibly futuristic technology, including carbon-fiber body panels, carbon-ceramic brakes, and an F1-style computerized manual transmission with paddle shifters. Only the back wheels were driven by the Enzo's 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, which produced 650 horsepower and 485 lb-ft of torque. It was a tribute to Ferrari's engineering, and acquiring one can cost several million dollars.

Sources: Franschhoek Motor Museum, Cape Grace, The Guardian