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Actor Matthew McConaughey loves the car, a vintage Chevrolet, his girlfriend Camila Alves gifted him on 40th birthday, as it used to be his dream car as a teenager.

The Sahara star was surprised to see the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 on his driveway, when he woke up on 4th November (09) morning.

“Camilla got it for me for my 40th. (It’s) very cool because my middle brother Pat, it’s what he drove in high school,’ the Daily Star quoted him as saying.

He added: “When I was 12 and he was 18, he’d come home on a Friday or Saturday night at 12.30am and he’d come inside and wake me up and I’d run out in my underwear and get in the passenger seat and listen to rock n’ roll in the driveway.”

McConaughey mentioned that he would drive his brother’s car, whenever their parents were away.

He continues, “My mum and dad would go out of town and he (Pat) would let me drive it, all around Texas. It had a concord system in there…

“At that time it was a larger than life hot rod time machine. So I’ve always talked about it, then I woke up on my 40th and there was this beauty sitting in the driveway.” Source

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY owes country singer JAMEY JOHNSON $500 (£312) after losing a football bet with his pal.

The Hollywood actor put money down on his beloved college team Texas Longhorns winning a game against Alabama in January (10), with both stars promising to donate their winnings to the loser’s chosen charity.

McConaughey lost the bet after his team was defeated, but he’s having trouble keeping his side of the bargain after Johnson asked him give the money to Gamblers Anonymous.

He tells Life & Style magazine, “We made a $500 bet on the Texas-Alabama national championship game, with the money going to the winner’s chosen charity. Jamey wanted to donate the $500 to Gamblers Anonymous, but they wouldn’t take it. So I’m writing this cheque to him so he can finally go out a winner and get out of the gambling game.” Source

Feb 26, 2010 – Plainfield, Il – Baby Swags is proud to have added Matthew McConaughey to their celebrity roster for the second time. After the birth of daughter, Vida, Matthew was sent products that every new and experienced dad would want for their child. From clothing to room decor, Vida has received a variety of fun and trendy new products just for her.

Matthew McConaughey is known for playing the leading man in several hit romantic comedies, including The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Failure to Launch. Matthew is also known for J.K. Livin which stands for “Just Keep Livin”, a phrase often used by the actor. It is a non-profit organization that he started to help boys and girls transform into adults with programs set up to help with important life changing decision making.
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