Motoring

The first cars owned by these celebrities may surprise you

Have you ever caught yourself gawking at the glitzy rides of your favorite stars? It’s hard not to! But don’t be fooled, their wheels weren’t always so swanky. Some were lucky enough to score a shiny new car straight away, while others had to make do with an old clunker. From Taylor Swift to Victoria Beckham—and a couple of royals in between too—let's find out who was driving what. Buckle up and take a joyride down memory lane to explore these stars' humble automotive beginnings in the gallery ahead. Click on!

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