Hollywood Megastar Robert De Niro Adds a Peugeot 107 to His Car Collection
When you think of Robert De Niro, you probably picture him as the mob boss in Goodfellas or the gritty boxer in Raging Bull. But what you might not know is that this Hollywood legend has a secret passion: collecting cars. And not just any cars—De Niro has a penchant for vehicles that are a little… unusual.
In his latest jaw-dropping acquisition, the two-time Oscar winner has added a Peugeot 107 1.0 12v to his already eclectic garage. Yes, you read that right—a Peugeot 107, the pint-sized hatchback that’s more commonly seen struggling up a hill in South Wales than cruising the streets of Beverly Hills.
When we spoke with De Niro about his new purchase, he couldn’t hide his enthusiasm. “You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me?” he joked, channeling his iconic Taxi Driver line. “Well, yeah, I guess you are—and let me tell you, this car is a beauty. Patricia from South Wales owned it before me, and I can only imagine what sights this little baby’s seen. Probably Tesco… maybe even Asda.”
The Peugeot 107 is a marvel of, well, mediocrity. With a modest 1.0-liter engine pumping out a blistering 68 horsepower, it takes a leisurely 14.2 seconds to hit 60 mph—stats that might make a Ferrari owner laugh out loud but seem to have De Niro grinning from ear to ear.
“I know it’s not fast,” he admitted, “but that’s what I love about it. You don’t rush perfection. Plus, it’s got personality. I don’t need speed; I need charm—and this car has it in spades.”
Patricia, the former owner, described the Peugeot as “a trusty little thing” that served her well on school runs and rainy shopping trips. De Niro, however, sees it as a Hollywood gem. “It’s like a method actor,” he said. “It’s been through life. It’s got stories to tell. That’s what I love about it. It’s not just a car—it’s a character.”
With this addition, De Niro’s garage now features a mix of quirky vehicles, including a Citroën 2CV, a Fiat Panda, and an Austin Allegro, proving once and for all that his taste in cars is as unique as his acting roles.
So, the next time you see a Peugeot 107 driving through the Hollywood Hills, don’t laugh—it might just belong to the man who taught us to “never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.”
