Houston Astros pitching ace Justin Verlander has an impressive car collection. Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images
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Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander has a thing for baseball, Kate Upton, his daughter, and cars. A quick scroll through his Instagram feed shows pictures of little else. And there's nothing wrong with that.
Among his collection, past and present, is a Ford GT, a replica of the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Eleanor, Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Ferrari California, Ferrari 458 Italia, a Maserati Gran Turismo, a Mercedes-Benz SL55, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Audi R8, BMW M760i, and an Aston Martin DBS.
In January, Verlander told MLive.com, "I always envisioned having a collection if I made it and got to that point," Verlander said. "It was always a dream of mine. And I would say I have a pretty decent collection now."
Second-Generation Ford GT
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Verlander's Ford GT is one of one, a custom-made creation with lightning fast speed, planted performance, and sleek lines. The model debuted in 2016 and deliveries began in 2017. The Ford GT is powered by a EcoBoost 3.5-liter V6 that employs 647 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque to get its 3,300-ish pound body moving.
1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Eleanor
The Eleanor Mustang, as its affectionately called, is the car Nicolas Cage drove in "Gone in 60 Seconds." The production company built 11 of them for the movie but only three were used in driving scenes. Those three are the only fully functioning models.
Verlander got his with help from Fusion Motor Company about 19 months ago. The replica of a Mustang Eleanor has a starting price of $189,000 and tops out near $285,000. The car is officially licensed by Ford Motor Company and models are still available for purchase.
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster
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Verlander clearly has a penchant for powerful cars and the Lamborghini in his collection is no exception. Powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine the open-top model has typically beefy Lambo lines and an aerospace-inspired interior.
Continue on AutomotiveMap to see the rest of Verlander's incredible collection.
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