LONDON — Any new US president faces scutiny and extensive media coverage on their private lives, but perhaps none more than Donald Trump.
Part of the reason is Trump's wealth, a common topic of discussion both during his 2016 presidential campaign and in the media.
In 2015, Trump claimed to be worth as much as $10 billion.
While a recent Forbes investigation shows that Trump's wealth has declined along with the value of his retail and office properties, his net worth is still believed to be roughly $3.7 billion.
From apartment buildings and hotels to yachts and aircrafts — and a penchant for gold — he certainly knows how to spend it. However, one of his favourite ways to spend his money is through his impressive collection of expensive cars.
We teamed up with Stephen Goldasz of Car Keys to examine some of the nicest cars the new president owns — or has previously owned.
From classic saloons to tiny sports cars, here are the highlights from Trump's collection of cars:
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
According to Goldasz, Trump is a fan of Rolls-Royce, owned by BMW but based in Britain, and has owned more than one of the cars.
"In recent months, Trump has been seen behind the wheel of an up-to-date Phantom saloon from Rolls-Royce, but way before that he had a 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud," he said.
"This classic Rolls-Royce is believed to be one of the first cars Donald Trump ever took ownership of and remains a personal favourite of his to this day. Reportedly the Silver Cloud can sell for anywhere between £20,000 and £90,000 in classic car markets, depending on their condition and history."
Lamborghini Diablo
Trump once owned a 1997 Lamborghini Diablo, according to Goldasz, which he called "one of the most famous supercars from the Italian manufacturer’s illustrious history."
"Trump sold his Diablo a while back, but it did get some online coverage earlier this year when it appeared on eBay and was sold for as much as $460,000," he said. "The Lambo has been passed around to several owners since Trump parted with it, but to help ramp up its value, the car has received some special Trump-related treatment from subsequent owners, such as a unique exterior badge with his name on it."
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Over time, Trump has owned the likes of the Mercedes-owned Maybach limousine and the more recent S600 saloon, according to Goldasz.
"Probably the most intriguing Mercedes which Donald has owned, though, is the SLR McLaren supercar," he said. "It was originally launched back in 2003, back when Mercedes and McLaren Automotive were close partners. The combined efforts of these brands resulted in the creation of a striking two-door grand tourer which boasted 617bhp as standard from a supercharged V8. The only things possibly more striking than that were the car’s Formula 1-esque nose and its big gullwing doors."
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