Celebrities and Their Fancy Cars: How They Get From Point A to B

In 1971, Ralph Lauren acquired a cherry-red Mercedes 280SE 4.5 convertible, marking his first automotive purchase. Parked among his collection of predominantly red cars, this classic joins over 70 others in one of the globe’s priciest assemblies.

Boasting a net worth of $6.2 billion, Ralph Lauren describes his cars beyond mere transport: as ‘moving art’—a blend of visual splendor and functionality. Outside his fashion empire, he holds $300 million in assets, underscoring his lavish collection’s value.