David Letterman's Car Collection Will Blow Your Mind

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David Letterman has been a talk-show host since 1983 when he hosted Late Night on the NBC Network. After he lost the bid to host The Tonight Show to Jay Leno, he joined CBS, and his show The Late Show With David Letterman started in 1993. The show made Letterman popular, and he hosted it for 22 seasons until 2012. The former late-night host has amassed a $400 million net worth from his television appearances every night. With annual earnings of $28 million, he likes to spend a large sum buying and maintaining vintage cars, an interest he shares with his former late-night rival Jay Leno.

With vintage cars that date back to the 1960s, David Letterman has a stunning collection of some of the most timeless and collectible cars of all time. A man with great taste in automobiles, let’s take a look at David Letterman’s car collection.

1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

A fun drive that gets the name Bugeye for the large, round headlights popping out of the hood, the 1960 Austin-Healey is a sporty-two door that costs $33,800.

1973 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne

After many European classics, Letterman added a Chevrolet to his collection with the 1973 C20 Cheyenne pick-up truck. Since the first iteration was released in 1959, the truck went through several redesigns, and the 1973 model costs $34,700.

1959 MGA Twin Cam 1588CC

Like the 1960 Bugeye Sprite, the 1959 MGA is a classic English car that is not a limited edition classic but a fun, sporty drive that genuinely makes it stand out from the rest. According to Motor Biscuit, it costs $57,000.

1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

The first of many Porsches on the list, the 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe has an $84,700 price tag. With its unique body style, it is one of the most beautiful cars in the collection.

1961 Austin-Healey 3000 MK1

Equipped with a 124 HP engine, the 1961 Austin-Healey is a world-class racecar that any driver can use to cruise around the street at its top speed. The stunning coupe costs $97,000 today.

1988 Ferrari 328 GTS

Limited to 1,600 units, the 1988 iteration of the Ferrari 328 GTS came with a reshaped nose and lower grille. As mentioned by Auto Evolution, it features a 3.2-liter powerful V8 that offers 260 HP and 213 lb-ft of torque.

1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2

The two-door roadster was meant to be fast and cheap to make it an affordable collectible for anyone. Today, the car is valued at more than $130,000, making it a vintage and rare find for Letterman.

1955 Jaguar XK 140

The 1955 Jaguar XK 140 was a flagship sports car for the automaker. Jaguar only manufactured 9,000 units of the XK 140 between 1954 and 1957. Today, it is valued at $137,000.

1964 Porsche 356C

The car preceded by the 911 lineup, the 1964 Porsche 356C, is an essential piece of manufacturing in Porsche’s history. Due to its vintage look and styling, it comes with a hefty price tag of $173,000.

1961 Porsche 356 Cabriolet

The 356 Cabriolet comes with a stunning two-seater interior and a powerful engine for agility. The valuable convertible is a highlight from the vintage Porsche era and costs $275,000.

1983 Ferrari 512 BBi

While none of the 512 BBi were exported to America, Letterman still has one of the 2,000 manufactured. It costs a whopping $300,000.

1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

Named after Ferrari’s son Dino, 1969 246 GTS is a tribute to the family name and a famed experiment, as stated by Hot Cars. A car created to take on the Porsche, the Dino, costs $369,000.

1963 Ferrari 250 GTE

The $531,000 Ferrari 250 GTE has a large four-seat cabin and has become a coveted car since only 1,000 of these were produced during its active years, making it a prized car in Letterman’s garage.

1956 Porsche 356 1500 GS Carrera

A limited car valued at $855,000, the last Porsche on the list is made for the Porsche enthusiasts who love to fly with the wind.

1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

With similar mechanics as the 250 GTE, the Lusso comes with a luxurious interior, and only 360 units were produced, costing $1.85 million.

1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

An exclusive, fast, and powerful car, the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO is the most expensive car in David Letterman’s garage, costing $2.7 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. With a sleek look, it produces 277 HP through its powerful turbochargers.

From Ferraris and Porsches to the American touch with a Chevrolet, David Letterman has a staggering collection that can make anyone jealous. With a taste for the vintage, David Letterman will keep expanding his collection with his growing net worth. More recently, he hosted My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, produced by Netflix.

Sources: Motor Biscuit, Auto Evolution, Hot Cars, Celebrity Net Worth