Maybach 57 In Kanye,Jay Z ‘Otis Video’ Sold For $60,000 To Help Kids In Africa
Remember when we told you that the beat-up Maybach used in Kanye and Jay-Z’s Otis music video was up for auction? It turns out that the Maybach 57 was sold at the auction for $60,000 on March 8th.
The car was expected to be sold at around $100 to $150, due to the strong will of the auctioneer, Phillips de Pury, who insisted that the car is a form of art, more than an automobile. The buyer is not suggested to actually drive the car off the display.
As promised, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Save The Children. Carolyn Miles, President and CEO of Save The Children released a statement, saying:
“The funds raised from auctioning off the ‘Otis’ car are greatly needed to help sustain families over the next several months. We are grateful to Jay Z and Kanye West for offering up pop culture history to do good for children in Africa.”
Source : sojones.com