A Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL previously owned by Michael Jackson has been put up for auction in New York.
Michael Jackson, who passed away in June from cardiac arrest, was the first owner of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL.
According to auction house Julien’s Auctions, Jackson purchased the Mercedes for “use at the Neverland estate” – a sprawling development in Southern California spanning 2,600 acres, which housed Jackson from the mid 1980s to 2005.
Darren Julien, President of Julien’s Auctions, said: “What’s even more significant is that we have photos of Michael driving the car.
“When have you seen Michael Jackson driving a car? He was always chauffered or driven.”
Jackson later gifted his Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL to his aunt for her birthday, which she responded to by personalising the Merc’s numberplate to read “TKS # MKL”.
Jackson’s old 1985 Mercedes 500 comes equipped with a 5-litre V8 engine producing 302bhp together with a four-speed automatic gearbox.
The long-wheelbase model also features automatic temperature control, heated mirrors, outside temperature sensor, front and back heated, electrically powered black leather seats, a “premium” sound system, burr walnut trim and ABS.
The car will be auctioned at Julien’s Auction’s “Music Icons” lot on Saturday 21 November at the Hard Rock Café in New York, New York.
Earlier this year Julien’s Auctions were selected to auction off Michael Jackson’s private property from his Neverland ranch, including his trademark white diamond-studded glove, the gates to the Neverland ranch and a number of portraits of Jackson, among other things.
Jackson was also getting rid of his cars, including a 500bhp tour bus, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a couple of customised Rolls-Royce limousines and a GMC truck.
Sadly, the 50 year-old musician – who’s 1983 Thriller album still holds the record for the biggest selling album in history – passed away before his sell-out 50-date concert stay at London’s O2 venue from heart problems. The investigation into his death is ongoing.
Gallery: Click below to view images of Michael Jackson’s Mercedes-Benz and his old car collection
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