From Rolls Royce Ghost to Maserati Indy, here are the top 10 cars once owned by Vijay Mallya

Rolls Royce Ghost is usually the go-to car for everyone who loves to do a little hanky panky with the law. Surprisingly, in the past few years, cops worldwide have busted a high number of Ghosts. Unsurprisingly, Vijay Mallya owned one. 

 

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Vignale designed the 2-door, 4-seater coupe. The first car was produced under Citröen ownership and build between 1969 and 1975. 

 

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There’s no denying that Maybach was indeed one of the most luxurious cars of its time. The car was available in two models: Maybach 57 and Maybach 62. Despite its elegant looks, the vehicle failed to performed well sales-wise and Daimler, unfortunately, discontinued this version of the Maybach.    

 

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Mercedes 300SL was known for its gullwing doors. The car also shot fame after it became the fastest production car of its time. The car had a top speed of 263 km/h, thanks to its straight-6 engine. 

 

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Jaguar D-Type was a racing car that was specifically designed and curated for Le Mans. The car’s power helped Le Mans in winning in 1955, 1956 and 1957.

 

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Alfa Romeo 2500S Bucci Special was one of the rare cars owned by Vijay Mallya. The car was packed with a custom body built that was crafted by Nestor Salerno in Argentina. The body was originally fitted to Clemar Bucci's 1937 Alfa Romeo 12C.

 

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Ferrari 365 California Spyder was another special vehicle owned by Vijay Mallya. Only 14 units of the 365 California Spyder were reportedly manufactured. The car is powered by a 4.4-litre V12 engine. 

 

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The McLaren M10 is a heavy engine racing car that was designed to take part in the Formula 5000 racing series. The car is powered by a 5.0-litre Chevrolet V8 engine that helps it in achieving super-fast speeds in a matter of seconds.

 

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The Shelby Cobra 427 was powered by a Ford V8 engine. The car was built by Carroll Shelby and had the body from AC Cars. 

 

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1903 Humber is a special vintage car that was once owned by Vijay Mallya. According to media reports, the car was sold for around Rs 1 crore during the auction. 

 

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