Need a new car, and are a massive Van Halen fan? Then this Ferrari previously owned by Eddie Van Halen himself is the vehicle you need, and it’ll only cost you a few hundred thousand.
Are you seeking a bit of a thrill, while sticking to owning memorabilia from your favourite bands? Well, look no further as Eddie Van Halen’s very own Ferrari is set to hit auction on Wednesday, July 22nd.
Hosted at the East Coast auction house Gotta Have Rock And Roll, the 2000 550 Ferrari owned by the Van Halen guitarist is set at an opening bid of $125,000, and expected to bring in up to $200,000 for this vehicle.
“Here’s an opportunity of a lifetime to own something that belonged to Guitar God Eddie Van Halen,” the auction house website details.
“His 2000 550 Ferrari custom 6 speed race car with only 28,000 miles. Imagine owning and driving Eddie Van Halen’s Ferrari! This is the ultimate collector’s item. The Ferrari is in excellent working condition.”
Maintained and “treated with care,” the Ferrari additionally comes with the original registration and renewal, both in Eddie’s name, while also coming with a certificate of authenticity from Gotta Have Rock And Roll Auction House.
“This Ferrari can be the highlight of any collection, museum, or car show,” Gotta Have Rock And Roll exclaims.
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Apparently purchased back in 2000, it’s reported that he owned the Ferrari until 2009, where it was sold to a close friend of his before being put to auction, and it’s still in excellent running condition with only 28,000 miles on the odometer.
Keen to get your mitts on the car? The bids open on Wednesday, June 22nd, and it will cost you anywhere from $150,000-$200,000 USD to add this iconic piece of memorabilia into your collection.
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