The LeBron James of baseball “Bryce Harper” was well known for the ferocity of his swing which made him one of the greatest hitters in history.
He was very professional in his hitting ability and can hit any pitch type like fastball, cutter, curveball, slider, change-up, and splitter effortlessly.
Harper has mastered every skill necessary to play Major League Baseball and has been a promising player ever since his first overall pick in the 2010 MLB draft.
In the year 2019, Bryce signed a 13-year contract with Philadelphia Phillies for a whopping $330 million.
Being one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Bryce Harper spent 2.7$ million on his 7,395 square foot mansion at Henderson.
Like LeBron James’s Rolex collections, Bryce Harper has a habit of spending money on cars. Let’s take a look at the unique car collections of Bryce Harper.
1.Customized Mercedes Benz CLS 63 amg 2012
Let’s start Bruce Harper’s car collection with his customized Mercedes CLS 63 AMG.
The baseball star bought this car in the year 2012 at the age of 19. The car is far more stylish and features a powerful and fuel-efficient as well.
The interior of Mercedes Benz is stunning with custom leather seats. The car features diamond white metallic color carbon fiber trim, blind spot assistant, and premium 19-inch forged wheels.
The car is insanely fast with 518 horsepower at 5500 RPM and 516 pound-feet torque from 1750 to 5000 rpm. The mileage of the car is 16 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.
Bryce Harper’s Insane Customization
Bryce’s Mercedes is fully customized which anyone would have never thought of. Instead of the Mercedes logo, the Washington Nationals logo was placed right above the license plate.
His initial “BH” was inscribed on the floor mats of the car.
The trunk of the whip has a “BAM 34” decal meaning Harper’s childhood nickname, “Bam Bam”.
The most impressive part of the car is the custom-fitted baseball bat holding feature that sits in the trunk. The trunk bat says “Luke 1:37” on them meaning “For nothing is impossible with God”.
Mercedes Benz cls 63 amg 2012 | Specifications |
Price | $ 129,360 (base price $ 95,775) |
Engine | Twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8. |
Horsepower | 550 hp @ 5750 rpm |
Torque | 590 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Transmission | 7-speed automatic with manual shifting mode. |
Exterior Color | diamond white metallic colour |
2.Jaguar F-Type SVR
Bryce Harper always wants to drive like “James Bond”.
The 2015 National League most valuable player Harper, in an interview with the maxim, said “I enjoy the old-school cars, especially anything James Bond-ish, Jaguars, Aston Martins…”.
In late 2016, Harper signed a contract with Jaguar to become a brand ambassador. By this wise decision, he can drive an F-type daily.
Harper praised F-Type and said, “I absolutely love it. I enjoy the luxury side, but it has that grit, that power”.
The F-Type SVR is available in both drop-top roadster form and as a closed couple providing a top speed of 200 mph.
The supercharged V8 is up to 575 horsepower and 516 pounds-feet of torque. The car reaches 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. The handling of the SVR has been cleaned up by lighter weights, stickier tires, aero tweaks, and a revised suspension.
The chassis balance of the car was so beautiful and super powerful with the torque-supercharged V8. This car is one of the most improved versions of the Jaguar F-Type.
With excellent interior design and craftsmanship, the F-Type seats two and comes with leather upholstery. Seats offer good support and are comfortable.
Jaguar F-Type 200 | Specifications |
Price | $ 65,000 to $ 106,450 |
Engine | 3.0L V6 supercharged engine |
Horsepower | 340 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Torque | 332 lb-ft 3500 rpm |
Transmission | 6 speed ZF manual or 8-speed QuickShift ZF automatic |
Exterior Color | Ultimate black metallic. |
3.1969 Chevrolet Camaro
As said earlier, Bryce Harper is a big fan of “James Bond”-ish cars and really enjoyed old school cars.
Harper owns 1969 Chevrolet custom built Camaro. The team at shoreline motoring built 69 Camaro for Bryce Harper.
Bryce while talking to maxim magazine said “Growing up, it was impalas, the mercury, the Chevelles that I Loved”.
The Classics he found on the streets of Las Vegas are also probably the reflection of the rides that we see around town. The engine of the Camaro 69 is built for boost, has built-in oil squirters for longevity, and was very efficient when overdriven.
Engine power comes from a supercharged CTS-V stroker LSA.
Additionally, paddle shifters and an iPad mini are integrated into the full custom interior. With wildwood brakes and center-locking Forgeline fs3p wheels, the car is built full of customization.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro | Specifications |
Price | $ 2,727 (In the year 1969). |
Engine | CTS-V stroker LSA engine. |
Horsepower | 200 @ 4600 rpm |
Torque | 300 @ 2400 rpm |
Transmission | Three-speed manual |
Exterior Color | Tuxedo Black |
4.Toyota Tacoma Monster truck
The first Vehicle from Bryce Harper’s collections is the Toyota Tacoma Monster truck.
Harper during his earlier days used to drive Toyota Tacoma for his spring training.
The mid-size truck with the Los Vegas number plate was seen more often by the people in the local nearby towns.
The midsize truck is fully customized and caught on camera the very first time when Bryce Harper showed up to his Arizona fall league (2011) debut in his old reliable Toyota Tacoma.
Moreover, there has been a debate among Bryce fans that it is a Toyota Tundra crew max built by shoreline motors of California and not a Tacoma.
But as per the reports from maxim magazine, it is a Toyota Tacoma pickup.
Toyota Tacoma Monster truck | Specifications |
Price | $ 16,365 – $ 27,525 |
Engine | 2.7 L I-4 Engine |
Horsepower | 159 @ 5200 rpm |
Torque | 180 @ 3800 rpm |
Transmission | 5-spd man w/OD Transmission. |
Exterior Color | Black |
5.Baja Off-road race truck
Harper’s Baja off-road race truck was a birthday gift from his parents for 2015 Christmas.
It was Bryce’s only off-road vehicle. The vehicle is made only for desert races and is not legal on the streets.
The vehicle is built around a tube-frame chassis made of 4130 Chromoly steel covered by an aerodynamic body made of composite material.
The truck weighs at least 3500 pounds (1600 kgs) wet which is necessary for riding on rough terrains and dunes.
6.Bruce Harper other car collections
Apart from Harper’s Mercedes and Jaguar, there was widespread information around the internet with news stating Bruce Harper owns Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. But no evidence supports the information.
Bryce Harper himself in a conversation with the boardroom said that he is a big fan of Ferrari and is looking forward to getting an endorsement or partnership deal shortly.
Additionally, he said that he is a big fan of Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and always loves the top dogs’ wins.
He further said “Verstappen is such a great driver, and Red Bull is such a great team to see the ins and outs […]. Max is going to be so good for so long […]”
Vignesh Subrmanian doesn’t just watch sports, he dissects them. A former college athlete with a stat-cracking obsession, he dives deep into the numbers, analyzes player tendencies, and crunches data to deliver insights that leave you breathless.Vignesh will help you discover who’s the best and win every sports debate with fellow fans!
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