Dealers drove to Shaq’s house to deliver one-of-a-kind custom Sprinter van but then Shaq bought the car they’d drove in
- Shaquille O’Neal bought a one-off custom Mercedes van
- The dealers he got it from also brought a Mercedes S550 to his house
- Shaq ended up buying that too
Published on Nov 04, 2024 at 1:18 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Nov 05, 2024 at 12:44 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A company that specializes in modified cars showed up at the residence of Shaquille O’Neal with a custom luxury van built specifically for Shaq.
The ‘problem’ is that they showed up with the luxury van and a Mercedes S550, and Shaq wanted to buy that one as well.
They thought they would show up with two vehicles, deliver the one that had been commissioned by Shaq and then drive back to the showroom with the other vehicle.
But Shaq ended up buying both of them.
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Why Shaq decided to buy both
Effortless Motors, a company that specializes in custom vehicles for celebrities, has already worked with Shaquille O’Neal for his carbon Cybertruck.
They should probably know that Shaq is extremely wealthy, and not at all shy about it.
Effortless turned a Mercedes Sprinter van into a proper private jet for the road for Shaq.
The thing is, they also showed up with a Mercedes S550 and when Shaq saw how good it looked parked next to his van, he decided to buy both.
How Shaquille O’Neal made his money after he left the NBA
Shaq made a ton of cash playing in the NBA for two decades, but that’s not where the bulk of his net worth comes from.
Shaq famously owns car washes, health clubs, Five Guys fast food restaurants and even a movie theater.
It didn’t happen by chance.
Shaq has an MBA, a Master in Business Administration, and he’s very proud about how and why he got it.
In essence, Shaq was tired of being sidelined when it came to his businesses, and so he got an MBA so that people would take him seriously.
It clearly worked out for him, and it probably explains why he can now afford the hefty maintenance bill for this jet.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
