General Motors kicked off the ESPY Awards week last night at the 3rd annual GM All-Car Showdown, an invitation-only event celebrating the hottest celebrity-owned modified GM vehicles, both present-day and vintage. Twelve celebrity automotive enthusiasts showcased their GM vehicles, including Snoop Dogg, Travis Barker, Ludacris, Jamie Kennedy, and Reggie Bush. Shaquille O’Neal returned to Los Angeles on the heels of his NBA victory as host of the event. This year’s “King of Bling” title went to Dwyane Wade for his 2006 white HUMMER H2 SUT. Ludacris won “Best Exterior” for his 1954 multicolor green Chevrolet Bel Air while Snoop Dogg won “Best Interior” for his 1966 white Cadillac Deville complete with three chandeliers. Cedric the Entertainer won “Best Old School Car” for his 1952 midnight blue candy Buick B52. A $2,500 donation was made in each participant’s name to the charity of their choice and this year’s “King of Bling,” Dwyane Wade received a $10,000 donation to the Dwyane Wade Foundation. Guests were treated to a special performance by Common. Oddly, GM did not release photos of the individual cars. However, we have a gallery from the event after the jump…
More than 200 children from the Challenger’s Boys & Girls Club of Los Angeles cheered on the participants as custom automobiles made their way down the runway including:
- Ludacris (Actor/ Rapper) – 1954 multicolor green Chevrolet Bel Air
- Matt Leinart (NFL Arizona Cardinals) – 2007 white Chevrolet Tahoe
- Bernard Hopkins (Boxer) – 2006 maroon HUMMER H2
- Maria Menounos (Actress/ TV Host) – 1963 pastel green Chevrolet Impala
- Reggie Bush (NFL New Orleans Saints) – 2006 black HUMMER H2
- Travis Barker (Blink 182) – 2007 black Cadillac Escalade
- Cedric the Entertainer (Actor/ Comedian) – 1952 midnight blue candy Buick B52
- Sam Hornish Jr. (2006 Indianapolis 500 Winner) – 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
- Stacy Keibler (Actress) – 2005 silver Cadillac SRX
- Jamie Kennedy (Actor) – 2006 red with black trim Chevrolet SSR
- Dwyane Wade (NBA Champion Miami Heat) – 2006 white HUMMER H2 SUT
- Snoop Dogg (Actor/ Rapper) – 1966 white Cadillac De Ville with real platinum pin-striping
