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Mike Tyson was at the zenith of success while he was in his prime. His illustrious boxing career has earned him a fortune, which aided him in living his life kingsize. From a golden bathtub to million-dollar mansions, Tyson has owned it all. Now one of his priced possessions is on sale, and its cost will blow your mind. 

Iron Mike once drove a sleek 1995 Ferrari F50. The vehicle was up for auction, with a starting bid of between $4.5 million and $5.5 million. Interestingly, only 349 F50s were ever produced, and this one is one of only 55 US-spec examples. Pebble Beach Auctions in California is selling the automobile.

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The pound-for-pound king had several notable cars in his collection, including Lamborghinis and Bentleys. However, this specific car, which has a 4.7-liter engine and 513 horsepower at 8,500 rpm, is the most significant car from Tyson’s collection.

According to the auction house, the car has 6,200 kilometers on it and is a unique vehicle on the market. The red beast can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 202 mph. Click here for additional information on the car.

Most expensive cars owned by former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson 

The boxing scene in the 1980s and 1990s was single-handedly ruled by ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’. Being one of the most popular athletes globally, the boxing legend used to get some of the biggest pay cheques at the time. Take a look at some of the priciest cars owned by the fighter. 

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Tyson is a man of taste and he collected some of the rarest possessions in his heyday. His fans know that he was fond of cars, and he once owned the classic Rolls Royce cars – Silver Spur and Corniche. However, he had to sell out the automobiles during his bankruptcy. He even shared an incident on Joe Rogan’s podcast about how he once gave away his car.

 

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Furthermore, the American also sported a Bentley Continental, which added to the beauty of his garage. But later he lost it due to debt. Apart from these automobiles, he also had a Mercedes Benz – 560 SL, CADILLAC – Eldorado and Seville, and Lamborghini among his other priced possessions.

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