From sports cars to convertibles to off-roaders, Bashar Al-Assad's car collection goes viral on social media as rebels open doors to his palace; watch video

Bashar al-Assad's car collection has gained attention on social media as rebels who entered the Syrian capital Damascus opened the gates to his palace. Hundreds of cars from convertibles to sports cars to off-roaders could be seen in a video that was shot in one of his garages. The collection grabbed eyeballs, particularly in light of the stark contrast between his lavish lifestyle and the dire economic conditions faced by many Syrians. Assad's collection reportedly includes high-end vehicles from prestigious brands such as - Ferrari, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, and BMW.


This comes amid significant developments in Syria, including the seizure of Damascus by rebel forces and overthrowing the dictator whose whereabouts are not known. There have been reports that Assad's army retreated from the Syrian countryside leaving him alone. Syrians in cities around the world were seen celebrating Bashar al-Assad's ouster. Around six million Syrians became refugees during the brutal 13-year war under Assad’s rule.

Assad's car collection is symbolic of the wealth and privilege enjoyed by him and his close associates, particularly in contrast to the average Syrian citizen, who struggles with severe economic hardships. The collection reportedly includes luxury vehicles, showcasing a lifestyle that many find offensive given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country.

Assad regime falls

The brutal Bashar Al-Assad's dictatorship fell in Syria in just 11 days. It was sudden and unexpected, after a 24-year reign starting in 2000. His father Hafez Assad ruled the nation from 1971 to 2000.

TV reports show Syrians storming Assad's abandoned presidential palaces, where they discovered a hangar filled with luxury cars worth millions. News agency AFP reported Assad's residence was looted the presidential palace in Damascus was set on fire, and the reception hall has also been set on fire.

Meanwhile Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said that Assad fled Syria and all Russian military bases in the country were on high alert.