Check Out Floyd Mayweather’s New Jeep
We’ve seen some pretty neat customized Jeeps, but boxer Floyd Mayweather’s Wrangler may take the cake. You’d probably expect that from the athlete, as his $400 million net worth means he can practically afford whatever he wants.
_While you won’t find a similar vehicle at a Jeep Wrangler dealer in Miami , it may inspire you to customize your recently-purchased or future SUV… _
Mayweather has never hidden the fact that he’s a car enthusiast, and the multimillionaire has a selection of expensive supercars. His hobby took a bit of a hit in early October, however, when a semi truck that was traveling to Florida caught fire. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and there were no reported injuries. However, there were some very expensive casualties during the blaze.
Inside the truck were some of Floyd’s most beloved rides: a pair of Rolls-Royces, a Bentley and a custom Jeep. All four vehicles were fried, and there was nothing that could save the expensive cars from the trash (even Mayweather’s money). Now, don’t be worried (if you for some reason were)… the rest of his collection is safe, including vehicles from Bugatti, McLaren, Ferrari and Lamborghini. His most expensive vehicle is probably the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, which is valued at around $4.8 million.
There’s no word on how the boxer replaced his Rolls-Royces or Bentley, but TheNewsWheel.com reports that Floyd has purchased a customized Jeep from Alex Vega and The Auto Firm, one of the more popular car-personalizing businesses in the United States. If you’re a sports fan, you may remember Vega creating a customized three-wheeled Polaris Slingshot for New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Of course, Vega and Floyd were a natural pairing, as Mayweather’s burnt Jeep had been produced by Vega, as well.
Vega had teased his creation in an early-October Instagram post, saying “I promise you all, this will be the BADDEST ride in Mayweather’s entire car fleet… Stay tuned, and bring out the popcorn cause it’s gonna be a movie.”
According to the website, the boxer’s new “Avorza Jeep” features “massive black wheels, a winch, steel bumpers, fender flares,” and hundreds of rivets throughout the Jeep’s body. Perhaps the most unique exterior feature is the lack of doors, as the boxer specifically asked for them to be removed during the customization process.
To put it over the top, the upholstery is made entirely of alligator skin. The material is red, yellow, and black, meaning the interior will match the colors of Mayweather’s company, TMT. While many of Vega’s upgrades are unlikely to be replicated, we can guarantee that you’ll never again see alligator skin used as upholstery. Furthermore, the interior is equipped with a touch screen navigation and entertainment system. The customizations were worth $120,000 alone!
Unfortunately, only a few privileged individuals can afford a vehicle like this. Fortunately, they post photos of their new toys, allowing all of us to appreciate these works of art.
If this has inspired you to personalize your own Jeep, check out the selection at Miami Lakes Automall. You could be driving off the lot in a new Jeep today, and you could even start your customization project before dinner!
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