5 American private car collections that need to be seen to be believed

Have you ever wondered what wild rides are hiding behind the closed doors of America’s most secretive car collections?

From barn‑find gold mines to jaw‑dropping private showcases, these collections are the stuff gearhead dreams are made of.

We’ve rounded up some of the most insane car hauls across America.

Buckle up, it’s going to be one wild ride.

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$100m private car collection is ‘one of the best garages in the world’

First up on the list is a $100m private collection that is out of this world.

Step inside an absolutely OTT private car cave that Alex, AKA Supercar Blondie, calls ‘one of the best garages in the world‘.

It features, among others, the very first Bugatti Chiron in the US, as well as a fire‑red and black Hellbug Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse L’Or Rouge.

It also boasts a custom‑mirrored $3 million Pagani Huayra Roadster whose side‑mirrors were inspired by the owner’s wife’s eyes.

This collection is what supercar fantasies are made of.

Tennessee museum houses more than 1,000 cars

Next up on the list isn’t actually a garage, it’s a museum.

Have you ever wished that you had your own, private car collection in a museum?

Well, Tennessee businessman Don Baskin does, and it’s massive.

With a mind‑boggling collection of over 1,000 cars, this collection is housed across two buildings totaling 270,000 sq‑ft.

Expect endless Camaros (including the third ever built in 1967), Novas, Corvettes, Hellcats, race cars, and more.

It is pure automotive overload at its very finest.

Florida is home to one of the biggest car collections

Batting third in this list is the American Muscle Car Museum in Florida.

This Florida billionaire has a 442‑car collection, housed in a 123,000‑sq‑ft facility.

It spans over seven decades, with a collection from 1950s classics to modern hypercars.

Highlights include an original 1966 Ford GT driven by Ken Miles, as well as Porsche tractors, neon signs, jukeboxes, and vintage memorabilia.

This is as much a nostalgia trip as it is horsepower showcase.

Klairmount Kollection could actually be yours

The Klairmont Kollection in Chicago is the next selection up on this incredible list.

One of North America’s most diverse and valuable collections – the Klairmont Kollection – is being auctioned off.

Expect 295–300 rare and priceless cars, including concept vehicles like a one‑off Dodge Turbo Charger, and the Vortex X2000 concept, a V8‑powered Lincoln annex.

If you ever wanted a museum‑worthy car, this might be your chance.

And now we come to the last of the collections – but it is anything but the least.

Ferrari car collection ‘Big Five’

David Lee’s personal garage houses the Ferrari ‘Big Five’ which includes the 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, and the LaFerrari Aperta in both ketchup and mustard colours.

It is also home to rarities like a Daytona Spyder, Dino Monza, 250 Lusso, and Michael Schumacher’s F2002 F1 car.

This place is a living, breathing shrine to all things dedicated to Maranello.

And there you have it – the definitive guide to the five best private car collections you will find in the US.