This is the Chevy C5 Corvette Paul McCartney drives when in California

The Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney is a Corvette guy, and he drives his beloved Chevy C5 Corvette whenever he’s in the United States.

That’s right, the billionaire celebrity loves his C5 generation ‘Vette, and we can see why.

The C5 looks as good as it did when it was brand spanking new, despite the star driving it for almost two decades now.

And it shows that no matter how wealthy a motorhead gets, you never lose that passion.

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Paul McCartney spotted in a Chevy C5 Corvette in California

A TikTok user posted a video a few months ago where they spotted Paul McCartney leaving a building in his shiny blue Chevy C5 Corvette in Los Angeles, California.

Naturally, he was surrounded by fans.

But they were respectful enough to let him drive off peacefully with no more than a wave to the camera.

@truecelebritypop SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY! *RARE SIGHTING* Departing a music studio In Hollywood 4/19/24. Does he have a new album in the works? #paulmccartney #thebeatles #hollywood #legend #newmusic #2024 ♬ original sound – TRULY FAMOUS

So, why does a billionaire like Sir Paul McCartney drive a $20,000 C5 Corvette?

More specifically, a car that often surfaces in bad shape in barn finds?

You might have different theories, but the only practical answer is because he can.

He has a passion for his ride, and it shows.

He knows (and loves) his car

The ‘Vette has an automatic transmission and the addition of chrome wheels.

Here’s a fun fact — the highest-mileage sports car in the world is a C5 ‘Vette, and it resides in Kentucky.

The 81-year-old Paul McCartney could be driving any car in the world – quite literally.

But it looks like the British icon’s heart is in America, and in older times at that.

Newer Corvettes are super powerful — the latest ZR1 is now the fastest production car in the US.

But, the older generation, especially the C5, has a big fan club.