Metropoulos’ “Only Original Once” Collection: The Ultimate Time-Capsule Garage 🇺🇸🇬🇷

Metropoulos’ “Only Original Once” Collection: The Ultimate Time-Capsule Garage 🇺🇸🇬🇷

🔥 World’s Most Impressive Car Collections

Spotlight 🔥 Evan Metropoulos – “Only Original Once” Collection (USA)

Evan Metropoulos, a Greek-American billionaire from the legendary Metropoulos & Co. family, is redefining what it means to be a true car collector. 🇬🇷 Born into a family known for business success and philanthropy, Evan has built one of the most respected private collections on the planet — not through sheer volume or modern hypercar flash, but through pure originality.

His mantra? “Cars are only original once.” 🏆

This preservationist philosophy means every vehicle in the “Only Original Once” collection is a genuine survivor: factory paint, patina, low miles, and history preserved exactly as it left the showroom. No heavy restorations. No over-polishing. Just raw, authentic automotive time capsules that tell their own stories.

Location: Primarily California & Florida, USA 🇺🇸 Estimated Value: Hundreds of millions of dollars (private — exact figures never disclosed) Style: American muscle meets European exotics, all in unrestored glory Status: Not for sale — a living museum in the making (museum plans rumored for years)

The Crown Jewel: Record-Breaking Ferrari Enzo 🟡

In January 2026, Evan made headlines worldwide by smashing the Enzo auction record at Mecum Kissimmee. He acquired the ultra-rare 2003 Ferrari Enzo (chassis #135262) in stunning Giallo Modena for a hammer price that pushed the final total to $17.875 million!

• Only ~649 original miles
• One of just 36 in this iconic yellow, 11 U.S.-spec
• Factory-customized for previous owners with unique Rosso/Giallo seats
• Full Ferrari Classiche certification and concours provenance

This modern hypercar flagship now anchors the collection and proves Evan isn’t just about vintage survivors — he grabs the best of the best when it matters. 🏎️💨

Standout Classics That Have Dominated Pebble Beach 🏆

The “Only Original Once” collection shines brightest on the world’s biggest stages. Here are the headline cars that have earned top honors:

• 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 🇺🇸 One of the last 50 Cobras ever built. Under 3,000 miles when it first hit Pebble Beach. Multiple awards in Postwar Preservation class. Described by Shelby experts as one of the most original examples on Earth. Pure American muscle legend! 🐍

• 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder 🇮🇹 Took 1st in class at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in the Postwar Preservation Late category. A breathtaking open-top Ferrari icon preserved in perfect survivor condition. 🔥
• 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S (Orange) 🇮🇹 Displayed in the preservation class at Pebble Beach — the ultimate 1960s supercar icon, untouched and dripping with factory charm. 🟠
• Ferrari 400 Superamerica Pininfarina Convertible 🇮🇹 Survived a serious 1969 engine fire! Instead of stripping it to bare metal, Evan chose to preserve the original smoke damage and patina. Shown at Pebble Beach as a masterclass in respectful conservation.
• 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda (RTS ‘Cuda) 🇺🇸 Iconic Mopar muscle car shown at MCACN (Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals) — a true time capsule that wowed crowds in 2023.
• Complete Set of 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 435 hp Models 🇺🇸 All factory-original paint colors ever offered — a one-of-a-kind achievement that no other collector has matched. Pure Corvette heaven! 🏁

More Hidden Gems in the Vault

• 1966 Ford GT40 — Le Mans racing heritage in survivor form
• 1938 Delahaye 135M — Elegant pre-war French classic 🇫🇷
• 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster — Gullwing-era royalty preserved perfectly

The collection blends the best of American muscle 🇺🇸 (Corvettes, Mopars, Shelbys), Italian exotics 🇮🇹 (Ferrari & Lamborghini), and select European classics — all chosen for authenticity over perfection.