No one can doubt the genius of Edson Arantes do Nascimento in the countryside. Three-time world champion, hundreds of goals with Santos and an infinity of records that managed to mark a milestone in current football. Nevertheless, Pele He not only stood out in the sports world, as it is known that he was a great lover of cars and high-end cars.
A few days after the death of Pele, the sports world continues to mourn his death and pay homage to whoever was the greatest athlete in the history of Brazil. Proof of this was the tribute that Santos do Brasil, the club of all O’Rei’s lifemade him as a way of gratitude for so many years of soccer and magic with his boots.
Pelé is, indisputably, the greatest legend of Brazilian soccer (Photo: AP File)
However, weeks before his death, it was revealed that the three-time world champion with Brazil had a fascination with classic and rare cars when collecting them.
There is no doubt that Pelé’s legacy will be with us for many years to come, or at least his exquisite collection of luxury cars. Do you dare to discover them all?
THE INCREDIBLE COLLECTION OF PELÉ’S CARS
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Did you know that he had a car that was over 50 years old? That’s right, and it is that, at just 16 years old, the Brazilian star received this unit from the German dealership due to his great performances with Santos. In this way, this would be Pelé’s ‘first automobile love’.
The also known ‘beetle’ is the maximum relic that O’Rei had for years (Photo: Clarín)
AERO WILLYS 2600
As expected, the Garota legend was one of the first people on the planet to receive this luxury sedan launched in 1962. One more classic to the garage of the mythical 10 of Brazil.
The first luxury unit was delivered to Pelé in 1962 in Sao Paulo (Photo: Emo Autos)
MERCEDES BENZ W111 LIMOUSINE
According to the Autobild portal, this luxury unit was one of do Nascimento’s favorites when it came to walking through the streets of his beloved Brazil. Luxury, a powerful 6-cylinder engine and the guarantee of the German brand were key for O’Rei to decide to purchase such a car.
The German brand became a weakness for do Nascimento (Photo: Pelé / Instagram)
MERCEDES 250 W114
One of the most acclaimed by Pelé himself was this 250 W114 that he showed off during the previews of the 1974 World Cup in Germany. In fact, this luxury bodywork was part of a gift that the Teutonic brand gave him during the biggest football party.
Pelé next to his luxury car (Photo: Pelé / Instagram)
WHY PELÉ COULD NOT WIN THE GOLDEN BALL DESPITE BEING THE BEST SOCCER PLAYER OF THE 20TH CENTURY?
Records, world cups, goals, plays and an incomparable legacy in the world of football. Talk about Edson Arantes do Nascimento is to refer to one of the best players in all of history. In fact, FIFA itself named him the best player of the 20th century, above figures such as Diego Armando Maradona, Alfredo Di Stéfano or Franz Beckenbauer. However, the question of why he never managed to win a Ballon d’Or will always remain. Was there racism against Pelé? Learn more HERE.
