15 Famous People Who Drive Local Pickups (5 Who Don't)
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15 Famous People Who Drive Local Pickups (5 Who Don't)

They say that celebrities are ordinary people when they are not on set. This statement could be true if they didn't have such recognizable faces and crowds of paparazzi chasing them. Most of them drive their own cars, but the type of car is more important and more interesting than the fact that they get from point A to point B on four wheels. Some of them have bought regular cars like Ford Ka or Nissan Leaf, some of them have expensive sports cars like Pagani Zonda or Lamborghini Aventador but some of them have decided to buy pickup trucks as personal rides.

With so many pickups on the market, from American models to European ones, the possibilities for finding the perfect truck for every celebrity are endless. There are people who prefer to take an old and rusty car and make a new one out of it, or others who just drive the old truck as it is, without any modifications. Whichever model they own, it's very interesting to analyze what a celebrity would choose to drive other than the typical sports cars, coupes, hatchbacks and sedans. This list wants to point out a few famous people who opted for classic or brand new American pickup trucks and others who wanted a European version of the truck for their daily commute.

20 Lady Gaga and her Ford SVT Lightning

In 2016, Lady Gaga got her driver's license and also bought her own fiery red car for her personal use. She was also pulled over a few weeks later because she was driving her new acquisition without a license plate.

She decided to buy a beautiful Ford SVT Lightning pickup truck for everyday driving.

An interesting choice, because this particular model was the forerunner of the off-road-oriented Raptor. The 1993-1995 pickup was offered with a 5.8-horsepower 8-liter V240 engine and a heavily modified frame and suspension that improved handling, according to the Ford Authority. For a beginner in the art of driving, Lady Gaga certainly knew what to buy.

19 Channing Tatum and his 1957 3100 Chevrolet pickup

In 2014, famous actor Channing Tatum was spotted driving a 1957 3100 Chevrolet pickup truck on the streets of Los Angeles. He is known for his roles in such films as The White House Has Fallen, 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and others. The Chevy in the photo is worth $50,000, according to the Daily Mail, and it's a great choice for a Saturday shopping trip. Before getting into films, Channing Tatum dropped out of college and started working as a roofer, continuing the work of his father, who also worked as a construction worker.

18 John Mayer and his Ford F-550 EarthRoamer XV-LT

According to Motor1, this SUV was built by a group of innovative and inspired people from Colorado calling themselves the "Earth Roamer". They have developed two types of such extreme vehicles ideal for expeditions, the XV-LTS and XV-HD, the former of which are the roughest of their products.

American songwriter and singer John Mayer was one of the customers interested in such a pickup/motorhome.

When he finally bought it, he was so excited that he posted a photo on social media in front of the Earth Roamer facility. With a 550-horsepower 6.7-liter V8 engine and increased living space, this Ford F-300 is "only" 26 feet long, so it can't pass by without being noticed by every paparazzi in town.

17 Jake Owen and his diesel Ford F-250

Jake Owen is a country music star who loves pickup trucks. At his Nashville woods retreat, a beautiful Ford F-250 Diesel can be seen parked outside (according to People magazine). The hit that brought him livelihood also managed to bring him a new ride. In the video for "Eight Second Ride" he used a Ford F-250 pickup truck, and that was just the beginning. Together with his beautiful wife and sweet daughter, the singer managed to realize another dream: a pickup truck that suits his taste, which he achieved by purchasing this off-road beast.

16 John Goodman and his 2000 Ford F-150

John Goodman, one of the most famous actors the movie world has ever seen, is one of those who appreciate old pickup trucks. He has had many roles in various series and films and is known all over the world according to Ford Trucks. However, the other thing that made him famous was his beautiful ride: a 2000 Ford F-150.

Not all celebrities prefer to buy a new and shiny car, and John Goodman is a perfect example of this.

He chose an older model truck because he definitely feels great behind the wheel. He looks quite content as he sits in the driver's seat.

15 Alice Walton and her ranch Ford F-150 King

Alice Walton is one of the heirs of the Wal-Mart fortune, and in 2017 she became the richest woman on Earth (when Liliane Betancourt passed away last year). According to CNBC, she chose a 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch that sells for $40,000. This car has sentimental value to her because Sam Walton, her late father who was the founder of Wal-Mart, owned a 1979 version of this model until 1992, when he passed away. She, of course, wants to keep his memory alive with her beautiful and precious pickup truck. It's nice to see that a woman of such wealth and status is still able to appreciate the sentimentality of her father's truck model.

14 Scott Disick and his Ford F-150 Raptor

Scott Disick became a celebrity when he started dating and breaking up with Kourtney Kardashian again and again. He is one of those celebrities who owns more than one car, but he has a beautiful custom Ford F-150 SVT Raptor in his collection, as well as a Lamborghini, several Rolls-Royce models, an Audi R8, more than one Ferrari, a Chevrolet Camaro and a Bentley. . Impressive to say the least!

But the pickup doesn't quite fit into the picture.

That's mostly because it's not yellow like other vehicles, according to Ford Trucks. However, the reality TV star seems to enjoy driving around Calabasas with his new acquisition.

13 Toby Keith and his 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum

According to Days Of A Domestic Dad, country music star Toby Keith doesn't seem to want to drive any other pickup truck that doesn't have a Ford logo on its grille. In March 2015 I bought a new car. Specifically, he bought a 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum from a Ford dealership in Oklahoma City. He just loves the 360-degree camera and the automatic tailgate. The new truck was to be used for sliding, mud and hunting, as he then mentioned. In 2016, Toby Keith was the spokesperson who offered the lottery's top prize: a 2016 Ford F-150, according to Ford Trucks.

12 Jesse James and his Ford Hennessey VelociRaptor 575

Jesse James, former owner of West Coast Choppers and ex-husband of Sandra Bullock, and now a manufacturer of weapons and other things, bought a stunning Ford Hennessey VelociRaptor 2010 in 575 with a custom tuning kit that cost $11,000 at the time. .

According to Top Speed, there's also a video of this pickup beast being dyno tested at Hennessey's 'labs'.

The test showed a result of 496 horsepower and 473 Nm of torque, and the engine sound was amazing. He knew exactly which truck to choose. Each custom pickup truck is unique in its own way.

11 Scott Caan and his 1950 Ford F Series

Actor Scott Caan is well known for his roles in The Handsome, Hawaii 0-1950 and, of course, the Ocean's Eleven trilogy. He, along with his dog in the passenger seat, was spotted in Los Angeles driving his vintage Ford F Series XNUMX. According to Ford Trucks, the classic blue truck, fully restored, is perfect for the actor. The fact that he drives a classic pickup truck means that he clearly appreciates American automotive history and prefers a vintage car to a new one, despite the fact that he can probably afford a new car at any time. Although the restoration of this truck probably cost a pretty penny.

10 Prince Jackson and his Ford F150 SVT Raptor

One of Michael Jackson's sons and heir to his fortune, Prince Jackson decided to buy himself a black Ford F150 SVT Raptor instead of a flashy sports car. He probably decided that this would be the best car for his needs.

What he didn't consider was that a custom tint for the fog lights or illegal front grille strobe lights would get him an expensive ticket.

However, his taste in cars is perfect because this pickup truck is definitely amazing. Judging by its characteristics, appearance and, above all, off-road abilities.

9 Glen Plake and his Ford F-350

Glen Plake, a world-famous skiing icon, has experience racing at the local race track in Baja. He is also known to repair his own cars. This year, he began offering some of his automotive skills on a TV show called "America's Truck Night" that aired on the History Channel. Participants in the show must be able to assemble trucks and participate in various challenges. Glen Plake has many rides, but none of them were new when he bought them. He prefers his 350 Ford F-1986 and 30 Chevrolet CXNUMX for his daily commute, according to Motor Trend.

8 Rick Dale and his 1951 Ford F100

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Rick Dale is the host of the TV show American Restoration on the History Channel, according to Truck Trend. It can repair almost anything on wheels, including trucks and cars. Much like the star of the show: the 1951 Ford F100 he drives every day. Actually the truck is not finished yet.

The restoration process began 15 years ago, but due to the sheer volume of work, it was difficult to find time to complete it.

When the TV show started, Rick thought it would be perfect to finish his masterpiece, so he made some modifications and painted it perfectly, but he still needs a few things. However, this is the pride of the show.

7 Dwayne Johnson and his Ford F-150

According to The News Wheel, producer, actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson loves pickup trucks because he can't fit in any of the supercars made by Ferrari or Lamborghini due to his size. He joked about this on his Instagram account after he posted a photo of his customized Ford F-150 and a private jet at one of the airports in Georgia. His pickup truck was custom-built by California Custom Sport Trucks and aptly named Bull. Modifications include a custom aggressive hood, custom matte black grille, lift kit, upgraded sound system and a 5-inch dual exhaust system. Pretty impressive list, to say the least.

6 Colin Farrell and his Ford Bronco

Believe it or not, according to Jubilee Ford, Colin Farrell drives and owns a 1996 Ford Bronco pickup truck. Keeping in mind that there are other celebrities who would rather modify an old Bronco than buy a new car, this can only mean one thing: the stars prefer to go undercover in older cars, but they would also like to make them better.

Colin Farrell is one of those guys who doesn't like to show off his cars or stand out from the crowd that way.

Though the Ford Bronco definitely draws attention wherever it goes. He loves his car.

5 Devin Logan and his 2012 Toyota Tacoma

American Olympic skier Devin Logan prefers an Asian version of a pickup truck: in particular, the 2012 Toyota Tacoma. She considers this model the car of her dreams, and with its help she manages to travel to the snowy places where she trains and also lives, and more specifically in Park City, Utah, according to Motor Trend. As an Olympic skier, Devin needs plenty of luggage space when she goes skiing. She also wanted to cram a snowmobile into the back of a pickup truck, and the size of this particular model was just perfect. Devin just loves his truck, no matter where it comes from.

4 Rutledge Wood and his 2008 Toyota Tundra

Routledge Wood is the host of the American version of the famous TV show Top Gear. His favorite car was chosen from a long list of pickups and old Japanese cars.

However, his daily commute at the moment is a 2008 Toyota Tundra CrewMax.

He mainly bought it because he likes to drive it and also because he has two kids so he needs a lot of space. According to Truck Trend, Wood fitted his ride with a set of Hankook DynoPro ATM tires to support Faust, his co-host. If he sells Toyota, he would like to buy a Ford Raptor because he thinks it's an unkillable pickup truck, but he hasn't decided what to do yet.

3 Sean Penn and his Nissan Titan

With such a long list of cars to choose from, renowned American actor and film director Sean Penn thought it would be great to get behind the wheel of a Nissan Titan. The irony is that this model was chosen as the 2015 Texas Truck of the Year, despite the fact that Texans are very proud of their pickups, according to The Drive. Even though it is a Japanese truck, it is also known for its quality features and being strong and durable. If the rust problem is taken care of, this car can last for many years without breaking down.

2 Kristen Stewart and her Toyota pickup

Actress Kristen Stewart seems to love old pickups, even though she could just buy a new one from the dealership. The paparazzi are everywhere and she can feel better with an old car that doesn't stand out from the crowd. Her old blue Toyota pickup is in pretty good condition for a 1990s vehicle and she seems to enjoy driving it a lot. There are also celebrities who appreciate history and would love to buy an old car to see it restored to its former glory. Not all people prefer to drive a luxury car.

1 Christian Bale and his Toyota Tacoma

Here is another celebrity with Toyota Tacoma. Christian Bale chose this type of pickup as his daily driver over the powerful and fast Batmobile. It seems that stars can also have a personal life and normal reactions to what is happening in society. Toyota Tacoma is a very interesting car and, of course, very good, judging by the numerous reviews. It's great to see that celebrities appreciate ordinary things and care about things in general. The Toyota Tacoma is a class icon and should be explored and experienced by as many people as possible.

Sources: dailymail.co.uk, people.com, motortrend.com

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