Shaq just took delivery of the world's first 1964 Impala boat with the lowrider icon switching from the streets to the water
Published on Jul 10, 2026 at 9:47 AM (UTC-4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jul 14, 2026 at 6:24 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Shaq has taken delivery of the world’s first 1964 Impala boat, which sees the former street icon made water-ready.
It’s a bizarre creation, but we have to say we dig it.
There’s nothing wrong with bringing some class to the open waters.
And if the reactions of Shaq and his friends are anything to go, then this looks like a lot of fun.
Shaq has a knack for going big with his purchases
When you’ve got as much money as Shaq, you’re almost duty-bound to have some fun with it.
After all, this is the same man who purchased three Cybertrucks.
His other indulgences have included two Escalades that he forgot he had, and an absolutely huge custom Corvette.
This time around, it was a vehicle built for the water that was getting Shaq’s attention – and his money.
Effortless Motors had put in the work to bring us the world’s first 1964 Impala Boat.
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This Impala looked like a boatload of fun
It’s undeniably a design that is going to get people talking.
Still looking as boxy as the car it originally was, the Impala boat makes a striking image out on the water.
While rocking and bopping along the waters, the gang looked like they were having a whale of a time.
“Effortless Motors deliver,” the basketballer declared.
He’s had a lot of crossover with the company in the past, including the time his son put a brand new Mercedes-Benz S-Class on his tab.
Shaq isn’t the first person to appreciate a water car
As much as it sounds like an oxymoron, water cars have been around for a while now.
Sure, they’re not a best-seller by any means, but they have had a presence.
Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted ‘driving’ one off the coast of Portugal a few months ago.
Even US Presidents have gotten in on the aquatic fun, as Lyndon B. Johnson demonstrated with aplomb back in the 1960s.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
