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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the most notable celebrities in the world with an impressive combined net worth of well over a billion dollars. Their car collections are both notable and they’ve been building them before being married. Kanye’s collection has always been elegant and understated, while Kardashian tends to go with the flashier side.

Together, they had one of the most impressive car collections in the industry featuring everything from Range Rovers to Lamborghinis. Kanye’s never been one to showcase classic cars like most rappers, instead going for the high fashion-expensive vehicles. Kim and Kanye’s car collection showcases the fact that they were able to obtain many cars we can only dream about. Their car collection is a serious part of their divorce, so we looked at Kim and Kanye’s best cars right here.

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Maybach 57 (Ye)

The Maybach 57 was one of the first high-dollar cars in Kanye’s collection. Inspired by the fact that his mentor Jay Z had one, he bought his own Maybach by the time his first album went platinum. Maybach was a high-end luxury brand and was the pinnacle of luxury for quite some time. Although the car wasn’t the most attractive to look at, it had the most luxury out of any car back then (via Motorious).

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Maybach ultimately closed its doors until Mercedes-Benz acquired it, but the brand still built some of the most notable cars in the rap game. Many rappers preferred the old-school Maybach models because of their prestige and performance. West’s example was one of the first in Kanye’s awesome collection.

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Automotive performance has always been one of the most exciting parts of driving a car. The turbocharged engine was one of the cornerstones of performance in the automotive world, separating itself from the big V8s of the past. The turbo was oftentimes a lot lighter, better on fuel, and outperformed the traditional V8. There have also been turbo-charged V8 engines (and even larger ones as well), changing the way that we drive.

So we looked at the most popular twin turbo and turbocharged cars that were ever built. Some of these cars didn’t fare very well with public perception while others sold amazingly well. The thirst for more performance is something that automakers and consumers always strive to achieve. These were some of the most iconic turbos to ever hit the market, so look back at the most popular turbos below.

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BMW 2002 Turbo

Few cars in auto history are more important than the BMW 2002 Turbo. It was one of the original turbo-powered cars that ever hit the market, and it was one of the most important race cars in the world period. Before 2002, BMW wasn’t known as a performance car company. There was a stigma that hung around BMW models, but 2002 changed all that. The car had an impressive run on some of the most iconic racetracks in the world (via Classic Driver).

BMW 2002
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The BMW 2002 was a modest-looking car and one of the smallest BMWs ever built. But what it did do was leave the blueprint for what a compact performance car should be. The styling and the performance coupled with the excellent turbo engine were enough to make the car a piece of automotive history. Let’s just say that the 2002 Turbo firmly cemented BMW’s reputation as the ultimate driving machine.

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There are two schools of thought when it comes to building performance cars. The first one is defined by simplicity. This game plan involves putting a massive V8 in a vehicle, turning the power up to 11, and letting it rip. The second school of thought is more sophisticated. It’s based on using modern technology, lightweight construction, precision engineering, and balance. This strategy allows small displacement cars with four-cylinder engines that can match the V8’s power and performance.

So let’s dig into the world of compact cars that pack a mighty punch cane to deliver a unique driving experience sometimes even more exciting than roaring V8 engines. You may already know some of these vehicles, while others may surprise you. Let’s get started.

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Volvo V60 Polestar

This V60 Polestar station wagon is one of the best-driving cars in its class. As a spiritual successor to the classic 850 R Wagon, the V60 brings quality craftsmanship, stealth, and performance (via Piston Heads).

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Under the hood is a 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder engine with 345 hp and intelligent all-wheel drive. This combo is capable of 0 to 60 mph times of just over 5 seconds and still returning decent fuel economy and functioning just as any regular Volvo station wagon.

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The Mustang has always been synonymous with Ford Performance. However, despite that recognition, many of the Mustangs produced weren’t exactly fire-breathing machines. Indeed, some of them had nice but not overly exciting performances. Not all Mustangs were fire-breathing machines; most were just cruisers with owners who wanted the looks and bragging rights because they had a V8-powered model.

However, for those who wanted more, there was always a real beast of a car, the Mustang, that could truly gallop. These ponycars were equipped with high-performance engines, suspensions, and brakes to match, and also produced in limited quantities. Today, we’ll talk discuss those cars, the super-fast Mustangs that punched well above their weight. Check out the greatest performance Mustangs of all time here.

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Ford Mustang 289 HiPo

Although the Mustang looked sporty and cool, it shared modest underpinnings with the economy Falcon. Its engine lineup at the time included mild versions of inline-six and smaller V8s. The power output was nothing special and performance was somewhat below expectations (via CJ Pony Parts).

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Ford responded with an exciting engine called the K-Code. The K-Code was the 289 V8 but with a milder, more street-friendly tune and 271 hp, which was more than enough for the performance the Mustang fans asked for. Introduced in 1965 and available until 1967, the 289 HiPo was the first Mustang that ran as well as it looked, especially if you ordered it in a gorgeous Fastback body style.

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This 1930 Ford Model A was acquired by the seller in 2022 and subsequently modified by fitting boattail-style aluminum bodywork with red accents. Power is provided by a 201ci L-head inline-four paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes low-back contoured seats trimmed in red vinyl in addition to 19″ wire wheels, an aluminum radiator, a 12-volt electrical system, electronic ignition, a 12-gallon fuel cell, and aftermarket gauges. This aluminum-bodied Model A is now offered with a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

Work completed in 2023 included fitting boattail-style aluminum bodywork over a tube frame that is mounted to the chassis. Mobil Pegasus logos adorn the vented hood. A driver-side Brooklands-style windscreen, cycle fenders, and a red-finished nose, tail, and rear cowl are equipped. The seller states the turn signals require wiring to be functional.

Red-finished 19″ wire wheels are mounted with 4.75/5.0 Excelsior tires, and a matching spare is mounted to the left side of the car. The four-wheel drum brakes are said to have been refreshed following the seller’s acquisition.

The cabin houses two low-back bucket seats trimmed in red vinyl.

A cord-wrapped four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of an engine-turned instrument panel that houses a barrel-style speedometer as well as an AutoMeter tachometer and Smiths readouts for water temperature, voltage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 57k miles, approximately 100 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 201ci L-head inline-four is topped by a single carburetor that was rebuilt in 2023, per the seller. Additional service completed in 2023 has included changing fluids and installing a 12-volt electrical system, electronic ignition, and a 12-gallon fuel cell as well as an aluminum radiator and electric water pump.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission.

This ’32 Ford Highboy was built by the late Bob Anderson of California Street Rods utilizing a fiberglass Wescott roadster body mounted on a custom frame. Power is from a 383ci small-block Chevy V8 mated to a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission, and the car is also equipped with four-wheel disc brakes, coilover suspension all around, Boyd Coddington wheels, a rumble seat, and an aluminum hood from Marcel’s. The interior was upholstered by Ron Mangus and features a Nardi steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, and an under-seat Motorola stereo. The car was acquired by the seller in 2022 and is now offered at no reserve with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The Wescott fiberglass body is said to be finished in a Porsche purple and also features multi-tone pinstriping. The hood is an aluminum, side-hinged unit that was built by Marcel’s Custom Metal, and the billet aluminum windshield frame was reportedly built by Lil’ John Buttera.

Boyd Coddington wheels measure 15″ in diameter up front and 17″ out back and are mounted with BFGoodrich and Goodyear tires, respectively. The car is equipped with a dropped front axle, adjustable coilovers front and rear, and a Strange Engineering disc brake system incorporating drilled rotors at all four corners.

The interior was upholstered by Ron Mangus and features a bench seat trimmed in purple, gray, and blue with cloth inserts. Door and trim panels are color coordinated, and gray carpets line the floors. A Motorola head unit is mounted beneath the seat.

A Nardi steering wheel frames a body-color dashboard, and VDO instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer flanked by a quartet of auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows under 1,100 miles, approximately 200 of which have been added by the seller.

The rumble seat compartment is upholstered to match the cabin and incorporates the fuel filler.

The 383ci stroker small-block reportedly features 9.5:1 compression and is fed by a single four-barrel carburetor. Additional equipment includes a Hotronics Products wiring harness, a Mike Hamm-built stainless-steel dual exhaust system, and aluminum valve covers constructed by Lil’ John Buttera.

The frame utilizes American Stamping rails and was built with tubular reinforcements and then powder coated to match the body. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear end. The seller states the transmission was rebuilt and modified by California Performance Transmissions of Huntington Beach.

The car is titled in California as a 1932 Ford using vehicle ID number A4374604.

This modified 1931 Ford Model A was the subject of a custom build completed by the seller in 2018 after accumulating and customizing parts since the early 1980s. A steel Briggs Manufacturing body was purchased in 2010 and mounted over a stretched 1932 frame. The car was refinished in Maroon over caramel vinyl, and a 288ci Chevrolet V8 was installed along with a T5 five-speed manual transmission. Additional equipment includes a lift-off soft top with a folding rear window, custom windshield stanchions, a louvered Rootlieb hood, triple Rochester carburetors, an Edelbrock intake manifold, Sanderson exhaust headers, Guide headlamps, staggered-diameter steel wheels, and Buick-sourced drum brakes as well as a heated Wise Guys bench seat, a Hurst shifter, and AutoMeter gauges. This Model A Phaeton hot rod was featured in Modern Rodding magazine in 2022 and is now offered with build photos and a clean California title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1932 model.

The Briggs Manufacturing body was refinished in its current shade of Maroon after replacing the floor and structural wood pieces as well as fitting a Rootlieb louvered three-piece hood. The grill shell and insert are said to have been sourced from a 1932 Ford along with the modified roadster windshield frame, which features fabricated stanchions. Additional exterior features include a lift-off tan soft top, a tubular chrome rear bumper, a recessed license-plate panel, Guide headlights with polished surrounds, and frenched taillights sourced from a 1946 Ford.

The staggered-diameter steel wheels feature 1946 Ford hubcaps and are mounted with Firestone Radial tires measuring 145-15″ in the front and 235/85-16″ in the rear. Chassis modifications included reinforcing the 1932 crossmember and frame-rails with tubular components as well as extending the wheelbase to 109″ and narrowing the rear section by 2″.  The front suspension features a drop axle with a transverse leaf spring, 1932 Ford wishbones, and 1940 Ford spindles, while the rear suspension is equipped with a modified Model T leaf spring and ladder bars. Pete & Jake’s shocks are fitted along with a rear sway bar and a Flaming River steering box. Braking is handled by Buick-sourced finned drums at all four corners.

The cabin features a heated Wise Guys bench seat upholstered in caramel vinyl with matching door panels and trim. Square-weave carpet was fitted after the interior panels were lined with sound insulation, and additional appointments include lap belts, a Hurst shifter, and polished aluminum pedals.

The fuel tank and battery were relocated after removing the rear seat and enclosing the compartment with a lift-up tonneau cover.

The Limeworks steering wheel is mounted to a Speedway Motors stainless-steel steering column and frames a body-color dash panel featuring AutoMeter gauges including a 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary displays for fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The five-digit odometer shows 1,500 miles, and total mileage is unknown.

The replacement Chevy V8 was reportedly bored to 288ci in 2017 by CSD Engines and fitted with a COMP Cams Thumper camshaft, a Pertronix distributor module, a Zipp’s water-pump riser, an Edelbrock intake manifold, and three Rochester 2G Carburetors. A Walker radiator with a fabricated fan shroud was also installed along with Sanderson headers and a dual exhaust system treated with a high-temperature coating.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Borg-Warner T5 five-speed manual transmission along with a Halibrand quick-change rear axle fitted with a 3.05:1 final drive ratio and Hot Rod Works slip-in axle-shafts. The fabricated chassis and driveline components are painted to match the exterior.

This full-fendered ’32 Ford street rod was built in 2016 utilizing a fiberglass three-window coupe body, a steel hood and grille, fiberglass fenders, and a Pete & Jake’s frame. Power is from a 350ci Chevrolet V8 equipped with dual four-barrel carburetors and mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. The car is also equipped with independent front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, front disc brakes, Torq Thrust wheels, and a 9″ rear end with 3.23 gears. Upholstered in light beige, the interior is appointed with a tilt steering column, Vintage Air climate control, seatbelts, and power windows. The car is titled as a 1932 Ford and was acquired by the selling dealer in June 2023. It is now offered with build photos and a clean New Jersey title.

The seller reports that the fiberglass coupe body and fiberglass fenders were soured from Redneck Street Rods. Finished in maroon with beige pinstripes, the car also features a steel hood from Rootlieb, steel grille from Brookville Roadster, LED headlights and taillights, and rear-hinged doors.

The Torq Thrust wheels measure 15″ in diameter and are mounted with 195/65 front and 235/75 rear Falken Sincera SN250 A/S tires from 2016. The car is equipped with independent front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and adjustable coilovers all around. Wilwood calipers are paired with vented, drilled, and slotted brake rotors up front, while drums are fitted out back.

The interior features a bench seat that is upholstered in light beige and complemented by color-matched door panels. Vintage Air climate control has been fitted along with lap belts, power-operated windows, Bear Jaw door locks, a tilting steering column, a fire extinguisher, and a Kenwood stereo unit mounted to the roof.

AutoMeter instrumentation is mounted in an engine-turned panel and consists of a voltmeter, oil-pressure gauge, 120-mph speedometer, water-temperature gauge, and fuel-level indicator. A 7k-rpm AutoMeter tachometer and an AutoMeter clock are mounted in the dash below the instrument panel on either side of the climate controls. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 8k miles, which the selling dealer notes is the distance driven since the build was completed.

The 350ci Chevy V8 is a crate motor featuring two Edelbrock 500CFM carburetors, an Edelbrock intake manifold, JetHot-coated short-tube headers, polished valve covers, and an aluminum radiator with a Dakota electric cooling fan. An oil change was performed in May 2023.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Turbo Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission equipped with a stall converter. The 9″ rear end features 3.23 gears and, along with the Pete & Jake’s frame, is finished to match the body color.

Photos taken during the 2016 build are viewable in the gallery below.

The chassis tag displays “serial no.” 32FRD10169, which corresponds to the identification number listed for the car on its New Jersey title.

This 1934 Ford Pickup hot rod was built under previous ownership and was acquired by the current owner in 2015. The truck is powered by a Chevrolet 350ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and is finished in metallic red. Equipment includes an Edelbrock intake manifold, Mustang II front suspension and steering setup, adjustable coilovers, four-wheel disc brakes, 15″ alloy wheels, tubular headers, a dual exhaust system, and a hinged aluminum bed cover as well as a tilting steering column, a JVC CD stereo, a Lecarra steering wheel, and Classic Instruments gauges. This Ford Pickup hot rod is now offered on behalf of its current owner with refurbishment photos and parts documents, uninstalled rear fenders and door latches, and a clean New Jersey title.

The truck was reportedly refinished in metallic red in 2015 under prior ownership and is accented with an aluminum bed cover and aluminum diamond-plate running boards. Additional equipment includes chrome headlights, a windshield visor, a windshield wiper, a driver-side mirror, and dual exhaust outlets exiting in front of the rear tires. A ding is visible on the passenger door, and the seller notes the door handles are loose. A pair of door latch assemblies are included in the sale.

The bed features a hinged polished aluminum cover, wooden accents, and diamond-plate covers on the bed floor and inner surface of the tailgate.

Gray-finished 15″ Torq Thrust-style wheels wear 205/70 Cooper Trendsetter SE front and 235/70 Armstrong Assurance rear tires. The car is equipped with a Mustang II front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering system as well as adjustable coilovers at all four corners. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs.

The cab features bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl complemented by color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Equipment includes a wooden shift knob, parking brake handle, arm rests, and control knobs as well as lap belts and a JVC AM/FM/CD stereo linked with four speakers.

The leather-wrapped Lecarra steering wheel features billet spokes and a wooden horn button and is mounted on a tilting column that fronts a black dashboard with white and red pinstripes. Classic Instruments gauges include a 120-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and voltage. The six-digit odometer shows 22k miles, and true mileage is unknown.

The GM-sourced 350ci V8 was installed during prior ownership and features a Holley four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, tubular shorty headers, and chrome valve covers. A Walker radiator is accompanied by electric cooling fans.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a replacement three-speed automatic transmission. Corrosion is visible on suspension and brake components, and additional underside photos are presented in the gallery.

The aftermarket identification plate on the firewall displays Vehicle ID number B1085762, which corresponds with the VIN listed on the New Jersey title.

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1986 GMC C1500. This truck has been given a custom frame-up restoration that includes power supplied by a fuel-injected Chevrolet 383 stroker V8 harnessed to a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include air conditioning, Dakota Digital gauges, shaved door handles with remote keyless entry, upgraded Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo, and more. Finished in Black with Violet Pearl over a black vinyl and cloth interior, this 1986 GMC pickup comes with a CARFAX report and clear title.

During the restoration, the exterior was finished in BASF Black over Violet Pearl. Features include a silver Chevrolet grille with dual headlights and tinted parking lights, black front air dam, dual chrome side mirrors, white accent stripes, tinted glass, black vinyl tonneau cover, short Fleetside pickup box lined with gray BedRug, shaved tailgate, and rear roll pan.

A set of new 20-inch custom U.S. Mags wheels is wrapped in 11.5-inch-wide Goodyear radial tires.

The bench seat is upholstered in black vinyl with cloth inserts. Features include power steering, four-spoke Grant GT steering wheel, floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter, and factory air conditioning converted to R134a refrigerant. The sound system consists of a modern Kenwood AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth stereo, four new Pioneer speakers, and Polk Audio subwoofer.

The instrument panel consists of a set of Dakota Digital VHX analog gauges that includes a 160-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, and readouts for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage.

Power is provided by a new Chevrolet 383 stroker V8 paired with a Holley Sniper fuel injection system and 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission with 3,000-rpm stall converter. Power output is an estimated 500-plus horsepower. Engine features include polished aluminum valve covers and intake, MSD electronic ignition system, and aluminum air cleaner with flame design.

The suspension has been lowered two inches with drop spindles. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. The rear end has been upgraded with a mini spool.

The auction for this 1986 GMC C1500 ends tomorrow, on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 1:15 p.m. (PDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery