A bodybuilder’s identity is their muscles and build. They work hard in order to be able to show off their muscle definition. However, in the process of working out, they also have to put on a lot of weight. Many iconic bodybuilders like Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler weigh well over 300lbs. This makes life after retirement a bit complicated.
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4x Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler once revealed how his past profession as a bodybuilder now hinders some of his dreams. The icon is quite fond of driving classy and elegant cars. However, his build and form may have gotten between him and his dream car.
Jay Cutler reveals his shattered dream car
The legendary bodybuilder has owned many cars throughout his life. His first car was a 1981 Toyota Corolla that he owned at the age of 14. He went on to acquire many other beautiful car models, like a Mazda RX7, a Corvette, and a Porsche Turbo 911. Evidently, Cutler is a car enthusiast who has a taste for class. However, the bodybuilder confessed to having a problem with most cars. He does not fit in a lot of them.
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Since being a bodybuilder requires one to put on a lot of weight, Jay Cutler weighs over 300lbs. In an interview, he once revealed how he wouldn’t fit in his dream car because of his weight. His dream car was a Porsche Carrera GT which was unfortunately small for him. He explained, “I can’t fit in it. I’m limited in what I can drive. That’s the problem with being a bodybuilder that weighs 300 pounds.”
As a result, the legend resorted to driving bigger vehicles with more space. He revealed that he drove an S-Class Mercedes and two BMW trucks. Being an automobile enthusiast and a millionaire, the bodybuilder often put up his cars on display. He also owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles that he sometimes drove. But no car beat his love for Porsche.
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The icon strongly believed that nothing came close to the German automobile manufacturer. He was a big fan of practical models since he traveled a lot with many people. Although he had limited options, he was eyeing the Rolls Royce Phantom as his next vehicle.