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Aaron Paul has been an avid car enthusiast all of his life. He even scored a lead role in the Need for Speed films after enjoying the video games. But the Breaking Bad star lost one of his favorite cars, a 1969 Ford Torino in a scam. 

Aaron Paul loses his 1969 Ford Torino in a scam

When Aaron Paul played the lead in Need for Speed, he got to enjoy creating movie magic with one of his biggest passions, cars. 

When the movie premiered, DreamWorks gave Aaron a 1969 Ford Torino. He drove it in the movie and on the red carpet. 

Eventually, he decided to get some work done to keep his beloved convertible in top shape. He explained that it’s been my baby, and he loves it, but it was in the shop for three years. 

Reportedly, the shop was taking its sweet time. Aaron claims that every time he called the shop to pick up his car the mechanic asked about adding something else. He agreed to multiple extra features because the Ford was already there. 

Aaron Paul in his 1969 Ford Torino on the read carpet
Aaron Paul in his 1969 Ford Torino | GettyImages

Eventually, Aaron was fed up and just wanted his car back. But he couldn’t get in touch with the mechanic so he hopped in another one of his cars and drove down to the shop. 

But it was gone! He received a call from a different mechanic who claimed that he had taken over the shop after the original owner vanished. 

Apparently, the 1969 Ford Torino sat outside in the elements for years. It got rusty and torn up before completely disappearing. The mechanic never completed any of the work Aaron paid for and is still missing. 

But he still has other trucks, SUVs, and cars to enjoy. His collection includes a 1965 Shelby Cobra 427, a Lamborghini Aventador, a Land Rover Defender 90, and a Mercedes EQS EV.

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.