Aaron Paul, known for his role in Breaking Bad, has had quite a few cars over the years, not just from starring in the film Need for Speed. Among them is a royal blue 1969 Ford Torino that he briefly owned. Although he technically still possesses it, he hasn’t seen the car in years and is unaware of its current location.
In a recent interview with Brett Berk for Car and Driver, the topic turned to Paul’s missing Ford. The Torino was a gift from DreamWorks after he arrived at the premiere party for Need for Speed in the same model, embodying his character from the film, a decade ago. Following the premiere, Paul wanted to make some modifications to the vehicle, but that’s when trouble started. Here’s a quote from the interview:
“It’s been my baby, and I love it. But it’s been in the shop for close to three years,” says Paul. Unfortunately, it’s not a matter of the shop taking its sweet time. “Any time I said, ‘I want the car back,’ the mechanic would say, ‘Well, I was thinking, what do you think about adding this?’ And I was like, ‘Well, you already have it. Yeah, sure. Why not?’”
After investing considerable time and money, Paul reached his breaking point. Attempts to contact the mechanic went unanswered, leading him to drive to Long Beach, where the shop was located, but he couldn’t find it. Eventually, he received a call from someone claiming to have taken over the shop, as the original mechanic had disappeared.
This incident represents a challenging scenario: years of being misled, only to have fears confirmed. Paul noted that the current whereabouts of the “mechanic” remain unknown while asserting that none of the work he paid for was completed. As a result, the Torino has been left exposed to the elements, leading to rust and serious deterioration. “He was a full-on con artist,” Paul stated.
Currently, Paul’s garage includes a Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan and a Shelby Cobra continuation model produced by Shelby American. He mentioned that since the Cobra is a replica rather than an original, he feels less anxious about it. However, given his previous experience, it’s likely he still approaches it with a certain level of caution. For the full interview, you can visit Car and Driver.
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