Craziest items ever sold at auction
Published on Apr 14, 2023 at 5:47 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 16, 2023 at 9:08 PM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
You probably know that Michael Jordan’s sneakers sold for $2.2m but do you know where the seller got them from?
And do you know why Elvis Presley’s jet only fetched $234,000 at auction?
From the Russian billionaire who got his yacht from eBay to the world’s most expensive car, these are the craziest items ever sold at auction.
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
