At auction, Michael Jordan memorabilia typically fetches hundreds or even millions of dollars, but this weekend, his 1996 Mercedes-Benz S600 Lorinser is up for auction, and it will only go for $23.
The price pays tribute to Jordan’s famous jersey number from his Chicago Bulls days, which helped elevate his and the NBA’s global profile to unprecedented heights as he won six NBA titles.
It is expected to fetch $120,000 at The National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago on Saturday, according to the online marketplace WhatNot, which is organizing the sale.
Even in The Last Dance, the vehicle appears in a scene where Jordan speeds off from reporters who are questioning him about reports of his impending retirement.
Although Jordan has had supercars in the past, such as a Porsche and a Ferrari, fans are more familiar with this Mercedes Benz because of how subtle it is in comparison to some of the other cars in his collection.
Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz S600 is going up for sale for just $23 this weekend
Jordan owned the car in the mid-nineties during the golden years of his NBA career
The $23 price reflects the number on his jersey from his days playing for the Chicago Bulls
The vehicle features dark gray leather seats with Jordan’s name still on the car phone, and the outside is metallic blue. On the dashboard, his name is also shown.
However, the modest amount at which it can be sold is astounding, particularly in light of the fact that his 1998 NBA Finals jersey sold for an incredible $10.1 million in September of last year.
As per the WhatNot website, fans have an amazing chance to acquire the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S600 Lorinser, which was once owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, for an astonishing $23.
“This car is a must-have for collectors and fans alike, representing the pinnacle of Michael Jordan memorabilia.”
There are still 48 hours left for any prospective purchasers to express interest, according to a post on WhatNot’s Instagram page on Thursday.
It is free to enter a drop on the What Not app, and interested parties are urged to do so. A buyer will be chosen at random to complete the purchase.
However, selling it has historically proven to be more difficult than many may have anticipated.
Jordan sold the car in 2003 and since then, a number of potential sales have fallen through
During his playing career, Jordan led the Bulls to six NBA titles in an era of supreme dominance
In 2020, the car was sold on ebay for $202,000 but a deal was never completed as the buyer could not gather the funds.
According to AutoEvolution, Jordan owned the car until 2003 and the Beverley Hills Car Club tried to sell it last year for $135,000.
But for $23, it should be easy enough for a buyer to claim their own piece of Jordan’s fabled history in American sports.