Top Gear: The sickest cars hidden in Chris Evans' garage

Chris Evans is a top-notch host, businessman, radio and television producer. His early work was varied and black; he appeared on TV shows, acted as a disc jockey in local pubs and, of course, did the menial job of sorting newspapers at dawn. His radio performance was even weirder; he drove up to listeners' homes in a radio car (mirror.co.uk).

After that, he went to perform on the famous Radio 1, but this did not last long. But then he became a part GreatBreakfastwhich he liked very much and became a hit. It was after this that he went to form his production under the name Ginger Productions. The format of one of his main programs, Don't forget your toothbrush was very well received, prompting other production companies to ask for permission to copy the format.

He continued to host television shows and radio programs and developed his taste for vintage cars, particularly Ferraris. Perhaps his experience as a presenter and penchant for cars led the BBC to ask him to become a co-host on Top gear. He was sensible about politics and did not want to get into any sticky situations, so he even received blessings from previous hosts before officially accepting the role.

However, all this did not help him. The show's ratings were dropping, and a year later, Evans ended it, stating that it just didn't work.

So let's check out how big of a car enthusiast Chris Evans is.

25 Ferrari GTO 250

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The name of this car needs some explanation, so here it is: "GTO" stands for "Gran Turismo Omologato", which is a fancy way of saying "Grand Touring Homologated" in Italian. "250" refers to the displacement (in cm12) of each of the 1962 cylinders. The GTO was only produced from 1964 to '39. These were no ordinary Ferraris. Only 214 GTOs were made and as you can guess they were made for race homologation. This car's racing rivals included Shelby Cobra, Jaguar E-Type and Aston Martin DPXNUMX. It's a privilege to own this car.

24 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

This car was essentially designer Scaglietti's convertible vision of the Ferrari 250 GTO coupe. The car's engine remained the same; aluminum and steel were the building blocks of the car.

As with the 250 GTO, this car was a limited edition with only a few examples produced. This is the same car whose custom-made fiberglass replica was featured in Ferris Bueller's day off.

The car is a rare work of art. He himself paid about six million pounds for this car. Also, the car belonged to Steve McQueen before he got the keys. Apparently it's worth millions now.

23 Ferrari 275 GTB/6S

Evans loves old Ferraris. Here is a GTB that was produced between 1964 and 1968. Unlike the GTs mentioned above, they were slightly more mass-produced, only 970 units for the general public. When the car came out, it was a hit with enthusiasts. Automotive journalists are not far behind, describing the car as "one of the best Ferraris of all time" (Motor Trend). And Evans is also a big fan of this car. He owns not one, but two. He tried to sell one back in 2015 but it didn't work out so he still has two of the 275 GTBs.

22 McLaren 675LT

With "LT" standing for "Long Tail", the McLaren 675LT was the track-focused beast that evolved from the McLaren 650S. The car looks really cool. The hood has a classic McLaren curve; sides look sporty; and, of course, the rear looks exotic.

It has a 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds, achieved by 666 horses.

one Jalopnik the writer drove this car for a week. This is a high performance car, not for everyday driving. It looks cool, but there is no air conditioning inside. It accelerates to 250 mph but can't overcome a simple bump at over 2 mph. You receive a picture.

21 Chitti Chitti Bang Bang

The name sounds trite, but it's a legitimate thing. Six Chitty Chitty Bang Bangs were released for movies back in the 60s. One of them was actually a complete road car and was registered under the name "GEN 11". Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The car looks... Well, I'll let you judge what this one looks like, but I can tell you one thing for sure: the turning radius of this thing is infinite. It should be noted that people are not sure if it is a "GEN 11" or a replica, but this is one unique car!

20 Ferrari 458 Special

This "Speciale" probably clarifies its name for you. It was a high-performance variant of a car that was already a supercar. How cool, huh? This means the car has been touched by the high-performance Ferrari team. This car has a ventilated hood, forged wheels, a redesigned front bumper and sliding rear flaps.

This car also has a more powerful engine and an upgraded electronic system. In other words, this is a refined version of the base Ferrari 458.

These cars were produced from 2013 to 2015. Ferrari also came up with the creative idea for the 458 Speciale convertible, the 458 Speciale A.

19 Jaguar XK120

Here's a top-notch beauty from Chris' collection. The look of the car attempts to bring back the human nose and eyes that have been in automotive history; we like the things we are used to seeing. Now don't get ahead of yourself. This does not mean that you will hate things that you are not familiar with, just that you will probably like objects that you have encountered in the past. The interior of this car is somewhat reminiscent of an old boat, in which, apart from space, there is nothing special. It was another one of those cars he tried to sell but couldn't (buzzdrives.com).

18 Ford Escort Mexico

Right in the middle of expensive cars, you have something that, if you're not familiar with it, will make you scratch your head. This is not a Jaguar, Ferrari or McLaren or even another Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car. This is Ford.

The Escort was a family car produced by Ford Europe from 1968 to 2004, and for one reason or another, the Escort became a very successful rally car.

In fact, Ford was completely unbeatable in rallying in the 60s and 70s. It was thanks to one of the victories (the World Cup rally from London to Mexico) that this special edition Ford Escort Mexico was born.

17 VW Beetle

Here is an iconic car to add to the list. It doesn't differ in terms of performance like many of the others listed here, but it's a special car because of its historical significance. These cars have been around for a very long time - since 1938 - and from 21,529,464 to 1938, a whopping number of 2003 units were built. Few car manufacturers have been around for so long, let alone produce so many cars. The reason why they became famous was multi-faceted. Competition was unreliable and these cars were redesigned; both the timing and atmosphere were right, and their shape was also memorable (quora.com). Evans also owns one.

16 Fiat 126

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Here is another car, quite modest among the likes of Ferraris and Jaguars. This is Fiat 126. These cars were produced from 1972 to 2000 in Europe. The car is quite small, and while the hood seems like a likely place to put the power plant, it's actually all in the back. So, it's true all-wheel drive, which is quite charming for such a small car. All power goes to the rear wheels. Who knows what the handling was like at the time, but it certainly could have been a pleasant car. Some car manufacturers in Eastern Europe have bought a license to build their own Fiat 126 lookalike.

15 Ferrari TR61 Spyder Fantuzzi

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The Ferrari 250 TR61 Spyder Fantuzzi was designed for Le Mans in 1960-1961. The exterior design is within the norm of its contemporaries. In front of the nose of a shark, and this is not unusual. Even the Ferrari 156 F1 racing car of the time had a shark nose.

Naturally, this meant that the design was aerodynamically advantageous, although not everyone liked the way it looked.

Ferrari soon began to change its appearance. This is a front-engined racing car, and if you look closely at the picture, you can see the cylinders through the glass screen. Nice car, Evans, nice car.

14 Ferrari 365 GTS/4

The GTS/4, also known as the Daytona, was produced from 1968 to 1973. This Daytona name is an accident. The car competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1967 and has since been referred to by the media as the Daytona. Ferrari doesn't call it Daytona at all, only the public. While Lamborghini launched the mid-engined Miura, Ferrari continued the old tradition of front-engined, rear-wheel drive vehicles. You will notice that this beauty has retractable headlights which were used because normal headlights used plexiglass which was illegal at the time (Hagerty.com).

13 Jaguar XK150

Here's another old one. The XK150 was produced from 1957 to 1961. This is a 1958 with low mileage and in excellent condition (buzzdrives.com). I think it was a trend back then, because otherwise why would you have bumpers with vertical stripes pointing up? And not in one place, but in two. In any case, the car itself has undergone radical but reasonable design changes compared to its predecessor. One of the most egregious differences was the split windshield, which became one screen. There were also some changes in the design of the hood and interiors. It doesn't have many miles, so it probably still works flawlessly after 60 years!

12 Daimler SP250 Dart

If you look at the front panel from the side, you will notice one thing very easily: the "mouth" of the car protrudes outward. It literally looks like a chimpanzee's face, with the nose and mouth pushed forward a bit more than the headlights.

I can't say much about the interior, but if you open the hood you'll be greeted by a 2.5-litre Hemi V8. Isn't that cute?

Yes, while most people drove either V4 or V6, here was a car with a Hemi and a V8. In fact, the car was built for the London police.

11 Ferrari 250 GT Luxury Berlinetta

Yes, he is such a big fan of the Ferrari 250 GT; here's another one. This model range was rare, with only 351 ever produced; production lasted from 1963 to 1964. It actually looks pretty impressive. The hood has a slight bulge that matches the front fascia design. There's also a sloping roofline in the back that looks decently good. From the side, you can see how some other early 60s cars evolved from this beauty. According to Jalopnik, this car handles well on winding roads as well as on straight highways. Its exterior is in excellent condition.

10 Ferrari 550

This beauty here marked the return of the front-engined Ferrari from the mid-engined Ferrari Daytona 23 years ago. 550s were produced from 1996 to 2001; a total of 3,000 units were produced. It looks like a sporty, luxurious and powerful car, although it doesn't look like a supercar like some real supercars.

Take a look at the hood and you will see a 5.5-liter V12 engine and a six-speed manual transmission.

The interior of this car is also quite neat. It should be noted that the safety bars of this car are covered with leather, which is both a useful and useless thing. Safety rolls are good, but what about leather? Soften the blow?

9 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster

Here is the S-grade material from MB in the Evans collection. These are 190SL, they were produced from 1955 to 1963 and were the progenitors of the SL class. If you look at the grille you will notice that MB had a recipe for a good grille found today back in 1955. Back then, the power plant was a four-cylinder beast and produced roughly 105 hp. Jalopnik actually tested one of them and found that the acceleration is acceptable, but certainly not adrenaline rushing. The interior of the car also seems to be quite good. You will see Evans driving it around London from time to time.

8 Fiat 500

No matter how good Ferraris are, you still need a driver for every day. Now, no matter how rich you are, how many shows you do, how many planes you own, it's not always possible to make Ferraris and vintage Jaguars your everyday driver; you need a beater. It's not about money at his level, it's about practicality. You can't drive long distances without worrying about bumps and ground clearance. In some supercars, if not most, you can't even fit a coffee or water bottle. There are no coasters. Plus, he lives in London. That's why you often see him with the Fiat 500.

7 RR Phantom

This is one of those cars that doesn't scream, but radiates luxury through and through. "Screaming" for the Phantom would be a more rude term. Seriously, it's about as luxurious as it gets in the automotive world. The beauty of these Phantoms... is in everything. It has every luxurious design and features you can think of. The rear seats will have their own controls and improvements. While you'll likely be chauffeured, there's a head-up display and a laser headlight should you decide to take it for a ride. As long as you can afford it, this is one of those machines you can't go wrong with.

6 Sell your Ferrari California

The California is a good Ferrari grand tour sports car. The exterior looks nice, although perhaps a little bland for a Ferrari. Most of the time the Ferrari hood is longer, but here either it is not as long as usual or the smaller headlights create distortion. The side profile of this car is simply incredible. That curve and shape of the window is just amazing. This car in particular was known for all the personal customization available to Ferrari customers. Who knows what he set up.