What Did Paul Walker’s Car Collection Look Like?

Paul Walker’s car collection seemed to have a vast collection of amazing cars that were the “Fast & Furious” actor’s representation of appreciation, love, and true passion for automobiles. 

Paul Walker was one of the finest actors in Hollywood and his role as Brian O’Conner alongside Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, The Rock, and others in the Fast and Furious movie series turned out to be an epic hit, and everyone fell in love with his character.

After Paul Walker’s tragic car accident back on November 13, 2013, in the Valencia neighborhood in Santa Clarita, California, his car collection was auctioned through Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale. The auction covered all 21 cars from Paul Walker’s collection, trucks, and motorcycles, and they were sold for exactly a total of $2,333,450 according to Barrett-Jackson’s chairman and CEO Craig Jackson. All the money that Paul Walker’s car collection was able to achieve went to a trust for Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow Rain Walker.

10. Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

Paul Walker’s Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge is most probably the best-looking car from his collection. However, it wasn’t just a regular 360, it had unique track-focused elements thanks to the special “Challenge Stradale” trim level, and boy-oh-boy, look at the rims!

The Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale was 240 lbs lighter than the Modena and is equipped with all the lightweight optional accessories. As of now, the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale seems to have an estimated price of $195,000.

The 360 Challenge Stradale was auctioned on Feb 10, 2024, at Barrett-Jackson auction house. Although, the late actor did not have any images of him with the Ferrari still the car holds so much significance for true car enthusiasts.

. Second Generation E36 BMW M3 (1992-1999)

Paul Walker also had several E36 M3 models in his collection, which are considered one of the best-handling sports cars of its era. Four out of the five of these E36 M3s from Paul Walker’s collection have been mentioned together, as they come with higher mileage than the fifth one, which we’ve covered separately.

All of these were sold in the Barrett-Jackson auction in 2020. The most expensive one among them went for $258,000 and it had completed 42,514 miles at the time of the auction.

All these M3 models were lightweight units of the standard M3, limited to 125 units worldwide. The M3 cars were all wrapped in the Alpine White III exterior color. An M3 model with 14,283 miles on the odometer was sold for $242,000.

The remaining two M3 models both fetched a price of $220,000. One had completed 15,485 miles, whereas the other had a running of 34,400 miles. Together, these four units fetched nearly a million dollars.

8. First Generation E30 BMW M3 (1986-1991)

Paul Walker owned two first-generation BMW M3 models. These include a 1988 M3 and a 1991 M3. The 1991 BMW E30 M3 from Paul Walker’s collection sold for $220,000, whereas the usual valuation is somewhere around $70,000 if in decent shape.

It had an auction-time running of 7,644 miles and was finished in Alpine White II exterior and got an all-black interior. The first generation M3 was equipped with an S14 2.3L I-4 engine that pumped out 192 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque.

The 1988 M3 on the other hand also got the same exterior color but featured a Natur Bison interior. The car was initially made for racing in the DTM series. Back then, it came with a limited-slip differential with a retuned MacPherson strut at the front and a semi-trailing arm at the rear. This model had an odometer reading of 32,269 miles at the time of auction.

7. Rolls-Royce Ghost Series I

Despite being an avid car enthusiast, Paul Walker also had some of the best luxury tourers of that time. One such car in Paul Walker’s collection was the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series I, which had an estimated price of $300,000 on launch.

Paul Walker’s Rolls Royce Ghost was finished in a matte blue exterior, done in a two-step process involving a blue base layer with a matte clear wrap.

Records indicate the exterior paint change cost $11,000. Even though this was a part of his collection, Paul Walker was rarely seen in the Ghost. It came with a custom interior with white seating and was equipped with 22-inch wheels. The Series I Ghost was powered by a twin-turbo 6.6L V12 engine that made 562 hp and sprinted from 0-60 MPH in 4.7 seconds.

6. Ford Shelby GT350SR 40th Anniversary Edition

Paul Walker’s Ford Shelby GT350SR was a 40th-anniversary edition model of the 1965 model year car. The GT350SR has an estimated price of $200,000. The GT350SR was a track-ready yet street-legal classic American muscle car.

The 2006 Shelby GT350SR was limited to just 40 units and was specifically made to celebrate the 40 years of the original Shelby GT350.

The car also got a 9-inch locking differential and came with major improvements to the chassis and the body to increase rigidity. It also has a custom side exhaust with power steering and adjustable trailing arms. To support its quick performance, the car comes with 4-wheel disc brakes.

5. 1995 BMW M3 Lightweight

This M3 lightweight deserves a unique place for two reasons: one, its auction price, and two, its mileage. Sold at an auction value of 385,000, this specific model had an odometer running slightly above the 4,600-mile mark.

Compared to the standard M3, the Lightweight edition was 220 lbs lighter than the standard M3 which gave it a 0-60 MPH time of 5.5 seconds (third-party results).

Paul Walker was quite proud of his collection of M3 models, which was seven in total. This M3 Lightweight also got a factory LTW wing with no race livery. The interior was a combination of cloth and carbon fiber. The weight loss was achieved through the removal of the air conditioner, the sunroof, and the tool kit; some parts were made of aluminum as well. These include the door skins, the carpet, and the underbody insulator.

4. Ford GT

Another unique and showstopper car owned by Paul Walker is this classic Ford GT. Paul Walker’s Ford GT was painted in a shade of bright red, and it was one of those no-nonsense supercars from America that didn’t care about anything else but going faster than other supercars at any given moment.

The car was sold for $478,000 in 2021.

The GT is one of the rarest cars in Walker’s collection and it holds a rich history as well. Ford raced a model named the GT40 in the late 1960s at Le Mans, and the car was so good that it kept on beating the championship leader Ferrari for several seasons. It was built under the supervision of the legend Carroll Shelby himself, and in 2005, Ford resurrected it in street-legal form to keep the legacy of the GT40 alive!

3. BMW M1

Next up is the BMW M1, a classic piece of art from the pre-2000s era that steals the show at any given moment.

The BMW M1 owned by Paul came with the classic BMW paint scheme, which incorporated the use of red, blue, and violet for its three stripes. The car ended up being sold for around $500,000.

The M1 was a race car built for the road, and only 453 units were ever made. Of these, 399 were built for the road, whereas the remaining were made for racing purposes.

The M1 is one of the rarest production models from BMW. It was solely made by the BMW M division and came with a 3.5L I-6 engine.

2. Saleen S7

The Saleen S7 is one of the most iconic cars in the American hypercar world. The exterior of the Saleen was completely made out of carbon fiber, and the interior featured leather surfaces with aluminum accents. Every bit went towards making it a lightweight supercar.

Paul Walker’s Saleen S7 was probably the most popular car in his collection of cool cars, and it had an insane launch price of $375,000, but now it’s estimated to be worth around $700,000. The all-aluminum build with a carbon fiber body kept the car’s weight under check at 2,865 lbs.  Fun fact: It was the first car from the Ford Mustang tuner-house Saleen.

1. Porsche Carrera GT

At the top of this list is the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. The car cost an expensive $448,400 back in 2005, and today, collectors pay over a million for one of these. It was one of the best sports cars ever made by the Stuttgart brand.

The Carrera GT was limited to 1,270 units worldwide, and Paul Walker’s Porsche was one of those limited bunches. The Porsche Carrera GT was a mid-engine car that sent power to the rear wheels, and Paul Walker’s Carrera GT was finished in a shade of red.

The Porsche Carrera GT was manufactured between 2004 to 2007. The car was code-named “Project Code 980” and was first revealed as a concept car back in 2000. Paul Walker’s Porsche Carrera GT was the car in which the tragic accident happened where the “Fast & Furious” actor along with his friend and race car driver Roger Rodas. 

Honorable Mentions:

Apart from the above-mentioned models, Paul Walker also owned some other cars that were later auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson auction house back in 2020. We have made a table of the rest of the cars with their auction price below:

The proceeds from the auction went to the Paul Walker Foundation, which is dedicated to providing grants and scholarships for marine science.

FAQs

How many cars did Paul Walker have?

Paul Walker was an avid car collector and had more than 21 cars in his garage. His collection included a series of E36 BMW M3, which included rare lightweight editions.

Which car was Paul Walker in during the fatal crash?

Paul Walker died in the passenger seat of the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT alongside his friend, Roger Rodas, in a fatal crash. The Carrera GT crashed into a stationary pole in Santa Clarita, California, causing the deaths of both occupants inside.

What car did Paul Walker drive in Fast and Furious?

Paul Walker drove a twin-turbocharged electric blue Nissan Skyline GT-R 34 powered by a V6 2.6-liter engine with dual overhead cams in the fourth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise back in 2009. The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 was Paul Walker’s signature car, and the franchise continued later on.

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