Inside Jonathan Ross’s Car Collection: From a £140K Jaguar to a “Snail-Shaped” Nissan
Jonathan Ross might be best known for his quick wit and big-screen charisma, but behind the scenes, he’s got a serious soft spot for four wheels. Yep the talk show legend is a full-blown petrolhead, with a garage that’s as eccentric and entertaining as the man himself.
Let’s dive into Jonathan Ross’s incredible car collection from six-figure classics to quirky cult icons EVC style.
Jaguar E-Type: The Crown Jewel Worth £140,000+
When you think “British icon”, the Jaguar E-Type instantly comes to mind and Ross’s version is pure class. Finished in glossy silver with period-correct spoked wheels, his vintage V12 E-Type oozes elegance and heritage.
Valued around £120,000, these beauties have been known to fetch up to £500,000 when kept in pristine condition. It’s the kind of car that makes you slow down just to admire it and Ross’s North London neighbours get that treat on the regular.
Mercedes SLS AMG: Gullwing Glamour with a Twist
Back in 2011, Ross got his hands on a Mercedes SLS AMG, one of the most iconic modern supercars ever built. With its famous gullwing doors and £200,000 price tag, the SLS isn’t for the faint-hearted and even Ross had to admit defeat when it came to figuring out how to open the fuel cap!
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), he joked:
“Tragically, I cannot work out how to open the petrol thingy on this flash car. Might have to call AA.”
Classic Ross even when driving a supercar, he keeps it real.
Morgan Roadster: Hand-Built British Heritage
In the late 2000s, Ross added a Morgan Roadster to his lineup a hand-crafted British masterpiece built in Worcestershire by a company that’s been around since 1910.
Still using wooden frames and retro design cues straight out of the 1930s, the Morgan is a nod to classic motoring done properly. Powered by a V6 engine with 280hp and a top speed of 140mph, it’s as powerful as it is nostalgic. Estimated value? Around £50,000 today.
Mazda MX-5: The Orange Icon
No car collection is complete without a Mazda MX-5, and Ross’s bright orange edition proves he’s got taste. The MX-5 is a proper driver’s car light, agile, and fun to throw around.
Ross’s version turns heads thanks to that custom orange finish, boosting its value to roughly £20,000. It’s the definition of “sports car energy on a hatchback budget”.
Nissan S-Cargo: The Snail-Shaped Wildcard
Now for the curveball, Ross owns a Nissan S-Cargo, one of the most bizarre (and lovable) cars ever built.
Once called “the ugliest car ever made” by motoring journalist Doug DeMuro, this bubble-bodied creation looks like something straight out of a cartoon and that’s kind of the point. Its name, “S-Cargo”, is literally a pun on “escargot”, the French word for snail.
It’s even been compared to Homer Simpson’s dream car from the classic 1991 episode “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?”. It’s weird, wonderful, and pure Jonathan Ross energy.
Final Thoughts: A Garage That Mirrors Its Owner
Jonathan Ross’s car collection is everything you’d expect from one of Britain’s most colourful personalities stylish, nostalgic, and not afraid to laugh at itself.
From six-figure classics to cheeky oddballs, Ross proves that car collections don’t need to be perfect to be iconic they just need personality.
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Credits for Mercedes SLS AMG image goes to Mike Mareen Shutterstock
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