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Fabulously wealthy stars sometimes give each other opulent gifts to celebrate birthdays and accomplishments. Robert Downey Jr.’s brilliant gift of a custom 1967 Chevrolet Camaro to co-star Chris Evans comes to mind. However, sometimes, organizations give hilariously apropos gifts to their favorite clients. That’s the case for Taylor Swift; the superstar celebrity received a pink Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck to celebrate her 18th birthday.

Taylor Swift got her pink pickup truck as a gift

Taylor Swift smiles at a birthday celebration.
Taylor Swift at a birthday celebration | Dia Dipasupil, Getty Images for iHeartMedia

Taylor Swift’s first car wasn’t a car at all; it was a pink 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. While that might seem like a wild vehicular pairing for a billionaire music sensation like Swift, the truck is a reminder of the star’s past. Specifically, her record label, Big Machine Records, gifted her the Silverado as an 18th birthday present. 

It was a fitting gift at the time, too. Swift was firmly a country music singer/songwriter at the time. Let’s face it, a lifted 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is an appropriate automotive pairing for an 18-year-old country star. Incidentally, the truck might be one of the most cost-effective ways for super fans to feel like Swift behind the road. The 16-year-old truck has a fair value of around $9,809 with average mileage. 

Does Taylor Swift have a pink truck?

The aesthetically busy, high-riding Silverado doesn’t fit Taylor Swift’s adult persona as much as it did when she was an 18-year-old singer/songwriter. Consequently, Swift donated her bright-pink pickup truck to the Victory Junction Gang in 2008, per Lambo Cars. 

Victory Junction is a worthy cause for donation, too. The organization empowers children with serious medical conditions to grow from life-changing experiences. For instance, the Victory Junction Gang says that kids between 6 and 16 can take part in a NASCAR program wherein participants interact with race cars, simulators, and official gear. It’s a fitting recipient for Swift’s first vehicle. 

Of course, Swift has some billionaire-appropriate cars in her garage

Despite giving up her first vehicle to a worthy cause, Taylor Swift has many world-class cars. Most notably, Swift has a Ferrari 458 in her garage, a high-revving V8 supercar with a current price tag of over a quarter of a million dollars. 

Still, Taylor Swift isn’t likely to forget her first car and 18th birthday present. Keep up with MotorBiscuit for the latest car content!

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Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and Humvees. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with expertise covering everything from sports cars and electric motorcycles to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC). When he’s not working, you can find Erik on his motorcycle or out for a spirited drive.