Tupac's Hummer Sells for $206K on Its Second Auction
This is the second time Tupac Shakur’s Hummer has gone to auction, but hopefully this time the winning bidder actually pays.
Last year, Shakur’s old Hummer crossed the auction block selling for $337,144, but the winning bidder defaulted on payment. Since RR Auction was unable to collect on the vehicle, it crossed the auction block again and this time, it sold for $206,531. That’s quite a bit more than the estimate of around $100,000 that the auction house expected.
The Hummer H1 was the last vehicle Shakur would purchase in his lifetime on August 16, 1996, a little less than a month before his death. The fully loaded model was customized by the late rapper with modifications like off-road lights, a 360-degree spotlight, grille guard, diamond-plate bumpers, off-road wheels and tires, and more. It’s powered by a 6.5-liter turbo-diesel V8 engine and has just 10,101 miles on the odometer.
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According to Boston-based RR Auction, the winning bid came from a businessman in Baltimore who wishes to remain anonymous.
“It’s an incredible piece of hip-hop history, and we are thrilled to have played a role in helping to find its new home,” said Bobby Livingston, executive vice president at RR Auction. “Accompanied by incredible provenance and purchased a month before his death, the vehicle will no doubt only continue to go up in value.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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