$2B Powerball winner spotted cruising LA streets in hippie-mobile
The winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history was recently seen cruising through Los Angeles in a vintage Volkswagen minibus that could have been plucked straight from the ’70s.
Edwin Castro, who claimed the record-breaking $2.04 billion prize in 2022, was spotted driving a 1958 Volkswagen Kombi Type 2 Double Cab along Sunset Boulevard on Sunday, fully embracing the retro vibe.
Castro, known for his taste in classic cars, has previously been seen behind the wheel of vintage Porsches and other retro Volkswagens. After winning the historic jackpot just over three years ago, he opted for the $998 million lump-sum payout, taking home roughly $628 million after taxes.
He has used his winnings to buy at least three homes across Los Angeles, building a $76 million real estate portfolio. His properties include an estate in the Hollywood Hills, a Japanese-style home in Altadena for his parents, and a mansion in Bel Air. His Malibu residence was lost in the Palisades Fire.
Since the wildfires in January, the Altadena native has spent around $10 million purchasing 15 fire-damaged properties in his hometown, with plans to rebuild on the sites where entire neighborhoods once stood.
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