Tom Cruise has often been seen driving around in expensive cars and motorbikes on and off screen. Having a penchant for portraying spy or action characters with a love for cars and bikes, fans have often observed the different types of vehicles Cruise has used over the years.
Talking about his movies wherein the cars have been a part of the storytelling narrative, a report detailed the most expensive cars that the Top Gun actor has driven. On the top of the list, the most expensive car that Tom Cruise has ever driven was a Ferrari 250 GT worth $70 million!
Tom Cruise Loves Cruising Around In Cars And Bikes
Being the actor who likes to do all of the stunts himself, Cruise has often had the opportunity to roam around in niche cars, bikes, and even planes throughout his Hollywood years. Portraying notable roles like Ethan Hunt and Capt. Pete Mitchell, the actor has driven several expensive and sporty cars in his movies.
A replica of the Ferrari GTO 250 that Tom Cruise drove in Vanilla Sky (2001)
As per a report, the actor has driven cars such as Bugatti Veyron, Shelby GT 350H and, Porsche 928, to name some of a few. But the car that truly takes the victory home, was the most expensive car Cruise has ever driven in his 2001 film titled Vanilla Sky. Starring alongside Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz, the opening scenes of Vanilla Sky became memorable for a reason.
In the opening scenes of the 2001 movie, Tom Cruise was seen driving a Ferrari 250 GTO. The car is worth $70 million and is one of the rarest cars ever produced. As per the reports, there were only 36 Ferrari 250 GTOs ever produced and Cruise had the opportunity to drive one of them in Vanilla Sky. The sporty car boasted a 3.0-liter V12 engine with 300 horsepower to its hull.
Tom Cruise Feels The Adrenaline While Doing His Stunts
Tom Cruise’s motorcycle cliff stunt
The actor loves doing his own stunts, and cannot help but smile at the adrenaline rush he feels. From driving expensive cars at high speed to swinging from the Burj Khalifa, the actor has done it all but when he’s exhilarated, Tom Cruise accidentally smiles. In an interview on The Graham Norton Show (via Daily Mail), here’s what the actor had to say about his stunts.
“I am a very physical actor and I love doing them. I study and train and take a lot of time figuring it all out. I have broken a lot of bones. The first time of any stunt is nerve-wracking, but it’s also exhilarating. I have been told a few times during shooting a stunt to stop smiling.”
The actor was recently seen performing a motorcycle jump from a ramp on the end of a cliff in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The film is currently screening in select theaters across the U.S.
Source: The Richest