Complete Tour of My 2026 Car Collection: 16 Years of YouTube

Shmeemobiles Collection Update

• 🚗 The annual anniversary tour showcases the entire "Shmeemobiles" collection in 2026, covering 16 years of YouTube content.
• 🗓️ This year marks the anniversary of the first Shmee150 video upload, with a deep dive into the details of each car in the garage.
• 🔄 Three cars departed the collection over the last year, and three new cars have joined, with a focus on real running costs and mileage.

Long-Term Ownership Highlights

• 💜 The McLaren 675LT Spider, owned for 9.5 years, is the longest-standing car, noted for its unique MSO Orion purple paint and relatively low running costs.
• 🇬🇧 The Aston Martin Vantage GT8, in cobalt blue with Gulf orange accents, is a fan favorite that embarked on a significant US trip, solidifying its place in the collection.
• 🚀 The Ford GT, an iconic supercar owned for 7 years, has accumulated high mileage through extensive global adventures, including a recent costly oil cooler repair.
• 🌟 The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series, a personal favorite, has appreciated significantly since its purchase and is noted for its distinctive AMG Mystic Blue respray and V8 soundtrack.

Performance and Project Cars

• ⚡ The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with carbon fiber wheels is a rare and aggressive muscle car, appreciated for its US road trip memories despite concerns about wheel fragility.
• 💥 The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series has been the most expensive car to maintain over the last year due to track day use and the need for new carbon ceramic discs.
• 🎶 A unique Renault Clio V6 has been meticulously restored and modified, offering a surprising amount of fun and a high smiles-per-mile factor.
• 🏎️ The Zenvo TSR-S hypercar, with nearly 5,000 miles in 3.5 years, represents a significant achievement for a hypercar of its age, having participated in numerous global events.

Newest Additions and Future Prospects

• 🚀 The Ferrari SF90 Stradale, the first new Ferrari built to specification, remains in the collection due to its sentimental value despite market depreciation.
• 🌟 The Ferrari 12Cilindri boasts a powerful V12 engine and retro design, intended for grand touring adventures.
• 🤯 The Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale is highlighted as the craziest arrival, being the first roadgoing Ferrari XX car with a fixed wing.
• 🏁 The Ferrari 458 Speciale was a highly anticipated acquisition, celebrated for its V8 engine and taken on a reunion tour through France to Monaco.
• 🚗 Future arrivals include a new daily driver, the Corvette ZR1X, the Ford Mustang GTD, and potentially a G Wagon or the new GT Track Sport.

Fleet Usage and Costs

• 📊 The entire fleet covered a remarkable 59,600 miles in 2025, significantly exceeding the average mileage for a typical driver.
• 💰 Insurance is identified as the biggest annual cost for the collection, with a new insurer providing significant savings.
• 🛠️ Despite high mileage and occasional expensive repairs (e.g., Ford GT oil cooler, AMG GT discs), the emphasis is on driving the cars rather than keeping them as garage queens.
• 🌟 The video serves as a comprehensive reference for the collection's history, stories, and associated costs, with more in-depth content available on the channel.