Johnny Depp's illustrious career has netted him hundreds of millions of dollars. He broke out in the 90s and started raking in the big bucks in the 2000s, primarily thanks to his role as Jack Sparrow in the five Pirates of the Caribbean films - Johnny reportedly earned around $300 million from his stint as Captain Jack Sparrow.
Despite taking a break from acting after his much-publicized trial against Amber Heard, Depp is still making money. In 2022, he released 780 copies of artwork via a London-based gallery, earning $3.6 million. Depp also earns money while making music and touring with his band Hollywood Vampires.
Johnny Depp has spent a significant portion of his fortune on some pretty cool rides - he has an estimated 40 cars in his collection. Here are 10 surprising cars in Johnny Depp’s Garage.
10 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Believe it or not, Johnny Depp was once a struggling actor. Strapped for cash, he couldn’t afford a new expensive car. Therefore, he bought a 1969 Chevy Nova. A good one now can cost upwards of $20,000, as the ‘69 Nova is considered a timeless classic. When Depp bought the vehicle, however, ‘69 Novas were a lot cheaper. Rumors suggest that Depp lived in the Nova for a while.
Specs and performance
Engine | 5.0-liter V-8 |
Engine output | 200 horsepower and 360 horsepower |
Transmission | Four-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Top speed | 120 MPH |
In 1969, Chevy dropped the Chevy II moniker associated with early Novas. Chevy offered a wide range of engines with the Nova, including a 5.4-liter V-8 and 90-horsepower inline-four. It’s been a while since Johnny was spotted in public driving the Nova. However, it’s believed that he still owns the car.
9 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Johnny’s 1959 Chevrolet Corvette was a gift from The Rum Diary’s producer Graham King. Graham reportedly handed Johnny the car as a reward for his contribution to the film. The Rum Diary was a special project for Johnny - it was based on a book by his friend Hunter Thompson, who committed suicide in 2005. Depp earned an exceptional car for his performance in the film.
Specs and performance
Engine | 5.7-liter V-8 |
Engine output | 250 horsepower and 350 pound-feet |
Transmission | Four-speed manual |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Top speed | 120 MPH |
The Chevrolet Corvette C1 remains one of the most beautiful cars ever produced. Despite looking like a million bucks, the C1 Corvette was relatively underpowered compared to its competitors when it debuted in the early 50s. With the style box checked, Chevrolet focused on extracting more horses from the Corvette’s V-8. The tactic worked - the C1 Corvette eventually became an overwhelming success for Chevy.
8 Rolls-Royce Wraith
The Rolls-Royce Wraith is reportedly one of Johnny Depp’s favorite cars and probably the priciest in his collection. The Wraith’s massive 6.6-liter V-12 engine produces 624 horsepower and 594 pound-feet and makes simple work of the vehicle’s weight. It is one of the most powerful Rolls-Royce cars of all time. In many ways, the luxurious, pompous, and imposing Wraith is the perfect car for a wealthy and prestigious celebrity like Depp.
Specs and performance
Engine | Twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V-12 |
Engine output | 624 horsepower and 605 pound-feet |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Top speed | 155 MPH (Electronically limited) |
Despite the Wraith being out of reach for most gearheads, the automotive world quietly mourns the discontinuation of the vehicle and its V-12 engine. Rolls-Royce scrapped the Wraith after nearly a decade of production, replacing it with the equally luxurious but V-12-less Spectre.
7 Mercedes-Benz V-Class
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is perhaps the most eyebrow-raising vehicle in Johnny Depp’s garage. The V-class is a van that can seat as many as eight people in relative luxury and comfort - it is a Mercedes-Benz, after all. Features like parking sensors, sat-nav, and Bluetooth come as standard. With all interior tech options fitted, the V-Class’s technology level nearly matches the S-Class.
Specs and performance
Engine | Turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel |
Engine output | 163 horsepower and 280 pound-feet |
Transmission | Nine-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Top speed | 117 MPH |
Unlike the S-Class, the V-Class isn’t built for performance - it’s designed to move people and cargo around as efficiently as possible. Its range of turbocharged diesel engines provide sufficient power and are pretty economical. Johnny Depp likely uses it to fly under the radar, when traveling with his team or with plenty of luggage.
6 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet
The Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet is basically a pricier and more luxurious AMG S65 Cabriolet. The vehicles have the same powertrain, twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V-12, and transmission - a seven-speed auto - which routes power to the rear wheels. The Maybach streaks ahead of its AMG sibling when you factor in luxury.
Specs and performance
Engine | 6.0-liter V-12 |
Engine output | 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet |
Transmission | Seven-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Top speed | 155 MPH (Electronically limited) |
It features a new bumper, extensive chrome details, massive forged wheels, and Swarovski crystal headlights. Mercedes delivered the vehicle with luggage matching the Maybach’s configuration, a Nappa leather key ring, and a certificate signed by the head of Mercedes. Johnny Depp shelled out around $250,000 to own one of the 75 S650 Maybachs sent to the United States.
5 Lincoln Navigator
The Navigator is quite popular among the wealthy who like being chauffeured in a big, luxurious, comfortable car. The Navigator is fast in a straight line thanks to a 4.4-liter 440-horsepower V-6 plucked from a Ford Raptor. Despite its draggy design, the massive Navigator accelerates to 60 MPH in 5.3 seconds.
Specs and performance
Engine | Twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 |
Engine output | 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet |
Transmission | Ten-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Top speed | 116 MPH (Electronically limited) |
The Navigator obvioulsy isn’t a track car and doesn’t pretend to be one. It’s built to transport all eight of its passengers in comfort from one place to the other. Despite the Navigator’s excellent 8.700-pound towing capacity, it’s unlikely that Johnny uses the Navigator as a hauler.
4 Porsche 933 Carrera S
The Porsche 993 Carrera S is one of Depp’s favorites - he’s been spotted with the vehicle several times. The 993 generation of the Porsche 911 had to be a success for Porsche - otherwise, the company would have gone bankrupt. It spent plenty of resources developing the vehicle, with the manufacturer saying it only carried over 20 percent of the parts from the previous generation.
Specs and performance
Engine | 3.6-liter flat-six |
Engine output | 282 horsepower and 250 pound-feet |
Transmission | Six-speed manual |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Top speed | 168 MPH |
The Carrera S was a lowered, wider, and sportier variant of the Carrera. It was one of the more popular Porsche variants, despite Porsche only sending around 1,700 examples to North America. Johnny Depp is the proud owner of one of those 993s. The 993 represented a turning point for Porsche - it was the last 911 generation to feature air-cooled engines.
3 BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series trades the sportiness of sister models like the 3 series for comfort and luxury. BMW primarily makes the 7 Series for backseat occupants, not for the driver. Depp likely prefers riding in the rear, which, depending on the trim, has reclining seats with massage and a 31.3-inch entertainment display that allows access to streaming services.
Specs and performance
Engine | Twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-6 |
Engine output | 335 horsepower and 330 pound-feet |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Top speed | 130 MPH (Electronically limited) |
There’s plenty of power at his disposal whenever he wishes to drive - the base 7 series engine, a 3.0-liter inline-six, produces 375 horsepower; the most potent 7 series, the 760i, features a 536-horsepower twin-turbo V-8. It’s unclear which 7 series variant model Depp owns. Regardless, it’s highly likely that he enjoys the luxury and power of the BMW 7 Series.
2 Ferrari 488 Spider
Like many 488 owners, Johnny Depp picked the Spider over the GTB. There’s plenty to gain by picking the Spider and little to lose. The two cars deliver almost-similar performance, despite the Spider being 110 pounds heavier. The vehicles have an identical zero to 60 MPH time; the Spider is only 0.3 seconds slower than the GTB to 124 MPH.
Specs and performance
Engine | Twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8 |
Engine output | 660 horsepower and 560 pound-feet |
Transmission | Seven-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Top speed | 205 MPH |
The biggest draw of a Ferrari 488 Spider is its retractable roof. With the wind in your hair and the sun on your skin, you can let the GTB zoom off into the distance as you soak in the joy of driving one of the prettiest Ferraris ever built. It’s easy to envision Depp driving his 488 Spider along the California coast as the sun sets over the sea.
1 Lamborghini Aventador
With its aggressive styling and V-12 monster, the Aventador is built for the track. It’s a superbly engineered machine designed to get even novice drivers around tracks as fast as possible. The 6.5-liter V-12 channels 769 horsepower and 531 pound-feet through a seven-speed automatic transmission to all wheels.
Specs and performance
Engine | 6.5-liter V-12 |
Engine output | 690 horsepower and 509 pound-feet |
Transmission | Seven-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Top speed | 217 MPH |
Such kinds of power in a car can send an inexperienced driver into a track barrier. Not the Aventador, however. Features like all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-steering keep the Aventador planted on the tarmac and allow the driver to keep the Aventador within the white lines.