Shaquille O'Neal opens his front door looking scary for Halloween before being handed the keys to custom car that's even scarier
Published on Nov 03, 2026 at 3:03 PM (UTC-5)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Nov 03, 2026 at 3:03 PM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Shaquille O’Neal was getting into the holiday spirit with his Halloween costume, and then he got handed the keys to a truly terrifying custom car.
The former basketball player is a renowned car enthusiast.
And why would that change on the spookiest night of the year?
Effortless Motors gave him a treat, and he delivered them a trick in return.
Effortless Motors and Shaquille O’Neal have a great working relationship
Shaq and Effortless Motors go together like peanut butter and jelly.
O’Neal is all about the big ideas, and Effortless Motors is always down to deliver them to his liking.
They’ve worked on several collaborations over the years.
Remember the 1-of-1 1964 Impala boat?
Or how about the $200,000 custom Range Rover they built for him?
It’s a good working relationship they have, and it’s partly down to the fact that they know how to have fun with each other.
Case in point, the recent video which was shared on social media.
Here’s what Shaquille O’Neal received on Halloween
The Effortless Motors team showed up at Shaq’s house, as they often do.
Answering the door was O’Neal, but something looked different on this day.
He was wearing a mask of the Crow, from the 1994 film of the same name.
Understandably, this took the Effortless Motors team by surprise.
“You scared the **** out of us, bro!” one of them exclaimed.
It is the season, to be fair.
Now it was time to get a closer look at something even scarier than Shaq in a mask – the custom widebody police Tahoe.
What was so special about this Tahoe?
The Effortless Motors pitched this Tahoe to O’Neal as the ‘only one in the country’, which is undoubtedly music to his ears.
Decked out with police lights and sirens, this bad-boy just screamed ‘Large and in charge’.
Much like its owner.
“The hardest police vehicle in the world, hands down,” one of Effortless Motors’ team said.
There’s some stiff competition out there for that, but having Shaquille O’Neal driving it does give it that edge, wouldn’t you agree?
Shaquille O’Neal’s best cars
Stretched C8 Corvette Z06: Effortless Motors lengthened this mid-engine Z06 by a full 20-inches so O’Neal could fit in comfortably.
Stretched Lamborghini Gallardo: The wheelbase, roof, and doors were all lengthened by a foot.
Custom Cyberbeast: It was given a widebody kit and carbon fiber construction with 26-inch wheels.
Apocalypse TRX Truck: This glowing armored truck is the epitome of tough.
‘Superman’ Rolls-Royce Phantom: Worth $1.5 million, this Phantom is easily one of his most valuable.
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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.
