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Car Collection of Vijay Mallya
Vijay Mallya is known for many things. Car aficionados know him for his Force India Formula One team. He is an avid car collector too. Mallya has over 20 cars in his collection besides his personal yatch, among others. From Ferraris to Jaguars to BMWs to Rolls Royce, Mallya owns them all. Carazoo.com brings you some of the most fascinating collection that has graced his garage.
Rolls Royce- Silver Ghost
The 1913 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost is the most prized possession and perhaps the most celebrated one. This particular car was sold new to a Dr. Johnsen in Sydney, Australia and was fitted with a Vanden Plas body. Dr. Johnsen owned the car until his death and later passed on to many hands till Mallya bought this car a few years back.
Alfa Romeo- Bucci special
This unique Alfa Romeo 2500S features a two-seater sports body, works by Nestor Salerno in Argentina and was originally fitted to Clemar Bucci's 1944 Alfa Romeo 12C. In 1989, the Bucci Special was purchased by a car enthusiast of UK. Issued with FIA papers, it also underwent a mechanical restoration at Arnie Johnson's Silverstone Workshop in the 1990's before being repainted. Many classical mid-'50s body styles from cars such as the Aston Martin DB3S, Ferrari's Mondial/Testa Rossa/Monza and Disco Volante are seen on this car. Dr. Vijay Mallya purchased this car in 1998.
Porsche 550 Spyder
The 550 RS Spyder is considered to be Porsche's first genuine race car. It became known as the Giant Killer and won its first race. They would win class (under 1500cc) and threaten to win outright almost every time raced.
The car was released at the 1953 Paris Motor Show and 90 cars in total were built, ending in 1956 with this car. This car is one of the most original and complete 550 Spyder known.
The car was released at the 1953 Paris Motor Show and 90 cars in total were built, ending in 1956 with this car. This car is one of the most original and complete 550 Spyder known.
Sunbeam World Land Speed Record Car
This car was built for Major Henry Segrave to attempt to gain the World Land Speed Record, held by Malcolm Campbell in Bluebird at 243 km/h. The flat sands of Southport were chosen for the attempt and on 16th March 1926, Segrave successfully took 'Tiger' to a record speed of 245 km/h.
After the record run 'Tiger' was taken back to the Works where twin superchargers were fitted and it began its long racing career. In July 1926, Segrave drove the car in the Spanish Grand Prix, unfortunately retiring whilst in 2nd place. In 1928, Kaye Don raced 'Tiger' and, over 3 seasons, broke 24 records, breaking the Brooklands' lap record on 3 occasions.
In 1932, Malcolm Campbell bought 'Tiger' and sister car 'Tigress' and continued to campaign the car at Brooklands and Shelsley Walsh and Brighton Speed Trials.
After the record run 'Tiger' was taken back to the Works where twin superchargers were fitted and it began its long racing career. In July 1926, Segrave drove the car in the Spanish Grand Prix, unfortunately retiring whilst in 2nd place. In 1928, Kaye Don raced 'Tiger' and, over 3 seasons, broke 24 records, breaking the Brooklands' lap record on 3 occasions.
In 1932, Malcolm Campbell bought 'Tiger' and sister car 'Tigress' and continued to campaign the car at Brooklands and Shelsley Walsh and Brighton Speed Trials.
Ensign Formula 1
This particular car was built for the 1977 season and raced by Patrick Tombay. The following year, the car was rented to drivers due to lack of sponsors for the team and was driven by Jackie Ickx, Nelson Piquet (his first drive in an F1), and Derick Daly (who also drove the car in the 1979 Belgium GP).
The car was purchased by Mr. Vijay Mallya early in the '80s and driven by him to wins in the 1981-1982 Indian G.P. and has remained as part of his collection since then.
The car was purchased by Mr. Vijay Mallya early in the '80s and driven by him to wins in the 1981-1982 Indian G.P. and has remained as part of his collection since then.
Jaguar XJR 15 Race Car
Following on from the XJR8 and XJR9, Tom Walkinshaw racing (TWR) with backing from Jaguar as their official racing team, put together a team led by Andy Morrison and which included Lotus designer Peter Stevens and Engineer Eddy Hinley, to design and build a road/race Super Car. Built very much as their LeMans cars with carbon fiber-kevlar monocoque and fully stressed engine (which produced 450 BHP).
Originally 25 of these cars were to be built, but TWR announced that the cars could be raced in an intercontinental challenge of three races with a prize of $1 million going to the series winner. Orders flooded in despite the £500,000 price tag, and the production was increased to 40 cars.
Originally 25 of these cars were to be built, but TWR announced that the cars could be raced in an intercontinental challenge of three races with a prize of $1 million going to the series winner. Orders flooded in despite the £500,000 price tag, and the production was increased to 40 cars.
Jaguar E Type-Series 3 Convertible
Originally powered by a 3.8 litre straight six engine which was later upgraded to 4.2 litres, 10 years after the release, this particular car was sold new by British Motors in California to Ms. Patricia O'Donnell, who kept the car for three years before selling it. The second owner kept the car and used it only very occasionally, and by 1999 the car had covered less than 28,000 miles and was still totally original and complete with all the tools and 8-track cassette deck. This car was National Class VII champion in 1981, 1982 and 1983 at the Jaguar Owner's Concourse de Elegance, averaging 99.93 out of 100 points.
