Luke Littler, the youngest ever World Darts Champion, revealed his dream car is a Mercedes A-Class after his recent victory. Despite earning substantial prize money, Littler previously noted his most extravagant purchase was a new bag, showing his modest spending habits.
Luke Littler has his eyes on a Mercedes after his World Darts Championship win last week. The Englishman defeated Michael van Gerwen on Friday to become the youngest ever winner of the tournament. Littler previously revealed that his most extravagant purchase since emerging as a darts star was a new bag. He added £500,000 to an already impressive £1million in prize money by winning the World Championship.
This figure doesn’t consider the various endorsements and brand deals The Nuke has earned himself, either. However, though many may have expected the teenager to splash out, Littler’s admission on the back of a title on the Pro Tour last summer painted a quite opposing picture. After claiming the Players Championship 20 title in September, less than a week on from pocketing £80k from the World Series of Darts in Amsterdam, Littler was asked what his biggest buy had been – and his answer was telling. “I bought myself a nice bag” the teenager chuckled, indicating that his then-roughly-£500,000 in oche-based winnings were not being squandered. He does now have a first car in his sights, reports The Mirror. Speaking after his Ally Pally triumph – which catapulted him to World No. 2 - Littler was asked about whether taking up driving was on the agenda, and what would be his vehicle of choice. “I've always loved a Mercedes A-Class - just a small car,” Littler explained. “Last year, I was looking at driving, and I loved the Ford Focus, but now I’ve gone up in the world just a little! “I haven’t had driving lessons yet because it’s been so hectic, but I’m going to have to do it before I get into my twenties when it’ll be too late and I can’t be bothered. If I get a car, it won't be a birthday present from anyone. I think it would have to be a birthday present from me to m
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