Who is motoring influencer Tim ‘Shmee’ Burton? Meet the YouTube sensation with an incredible car collection
TIM ‘Shmee’ Burton is a renowned car vlogger and YouTuber who has built a captivating brand around his passion for exotic vehicles.
Dive into his world to explore his impressive car collection and the journey that led him to become a leading figure in automotive content.
Who is motoring influencer Tim ‘Shmee’ Burton?
Timothy John Burton, known professionally as Shmee150 or simply Shmee, is a prominent British car vlogger and YouTuber renowned for his passion for exotic cars.
Born on September 17, 1987, Tim initially explored various career paths before becoming a well-known figure in the automotive world.
He began his professional journey in the tech industry and later worked as a ski instructor in New Zealand.
After returning to the UK, he worked in an investment consultancy firm but eventually transitioned into the world of car vlogging.
His early fascination with special cars led him to start posting about them on social media and online forums around 2008.
In January 2010 he launched his YouTube channel, Shmee150, initially focused on capturing rare and exotic cars at events.
Over time, Shmee150’s popularity surged, allowing Tim to leave his tech job and focus full-time on his vlogging career.
By 2016, he had published a book titled Living the Supercar Dream, which chronicled his experiences and travels related to his love for supercars.
His content includes vlogs about his car collection, road trips, and visits to special car events.
Why his he known as ‘Shmee’ on his channels?
The name ‘Shmee’ has its origins in Tim’s early days on the internet.
As a young teenager using dial-up internet, he chose ‘Shmee’ as his online handle for various websites and online games.
The name stuck with him over the years, becoming his digital identity.
When he created his YouTube channel, he added 150 to ‘Shmee’ because the original ‘Shmee’ was already taken on the platform.
Thus, ‘Shmee150’ was born, a name that has become synonymous with his car vlogging brand.
What platforms is Tim ‘Shmee’ Burton on and how many followers does he have?
Tim is active on several platforms, where he shares his passion for cars and engages with his audience.
His main platform on YouTube has over 2.69 million subscribers.
He regularly posts vlogs about exotic cars, his car collection, and automotive events.
Tim also has a strong presence on Instagram, where he shares photos and short videos related to his car adventures.
As of August 2024, he has approximately 2 million followers.
Although his Twitter account is less active, it still has around 61,776 followers.
His Facebook page is highly popular, with a substantial following of 2.9 million fans.
Tim also has a vibrant presence on TikTok, where he shares short, engaging clips of his car-related content and enjoys a following of around 828.6K.
What cars does Tim ‘Shmee’ Burton own?
Tim ‘Shmee’ Burton’s impressive car collection, known as the ShmeeFleet, plays a central role in his content and is a prominent feature of his brand.
His current collection includes a diverse range of high-performance and luxury vehicles:
- Genesis G70 Shooting Brake
- Ferrari Purosangue
- Ford Mustang Dark Horse
- Ferrari 296 GTS
- BMW 1-Series M Coupe
- Lotus Emira First Edition
- Zenvo TSR-S
- Renault Sport Clio V6 255
- Ferrari SF90 Stradale
- Renault Clio 1.2
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
- Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
- Shelby GT500
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series
- Ford GT
- Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition
- Aston Martin Vantage GT8
- McLaren 675LT Spider
Shmee previous cars
In addition to his current collection, Shmee has previously owned a number of remarkable vehicles:
- Lamborghini Huracan STO
- Ferrari GTC4Lusso 2
- Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Black Series
- McLaren Senna
- Aston Martin DBS
- Mercedes-Benz E500 Avantgarde Estate
- Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster
- BMW M3 Competition
- Toyota GR Yaris
- Mercedes-AMG G63
- Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
- Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro
- Toyota GR Supra
- Ferrari GTC4Lusso
- Ford Focus RS Race Red Edition
- BMW M8 Competition
- Mercedes-AMG GT R
- Suzuki Jimny
- Porsche 911 GT3
- Ford Focus RS
- Ferrari FF
- Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
- Classic Rover Mini Cooper Sport
- Porsche Cayman GT4
- McLaren 675LT
- McLaren 650S Spider
- Abarth 595C Turismo
- McLaren 12C Coupe
- Morgan 3 Wheeler
- Audi R8 V10 Spyder
- BMW Z4 sDrive30i
- Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4
- Audi S5 Cabriolet
- BMW 123d SE Coupe
- Subaru Leone 1.8T Stationwagon
Additionally, Tim has had access to a selection of long-term loan cars, which are not officially owned by him but feature prominently in his content: