Stars align with the sale of a hockey legend’s Rolls-Royce.
The sports universe is alight with buzz currently surrounding ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, as his incredible record of 894 goals scored in his illustrious NHL career has finally been broken by Alex Ovechkin, a star player on the Washington Capitals who scored his 895th career goal this past Sunday in a game against the New York Islanders. The monumental moment for Ovechkin’s career and the sport of ice hockey alike coincides with an anticipated collector car auction from RM Sotheby’s, via its Sotheby’s Sealed program.
That is of the 1994 Rolls-Royce Corniche IV owned by Wayne Gretzky, the very player whose incredible goal record was just broken. Even more serendipitously, that very car was gifted to Gretzky by the Los Angeles Kings after he scored his 802nd goal, which broke the previous record that was held by Gordie Howe. Bearing the license plate number “GOAL 802,” the timing of the sale of this hockey legend’s incredible ultra-luxury convertible is impeccable.
Bidding is open now for the iconic and highly collectible 1994 Rolls-Royce Corniche IV, and bidding will end on April 17. The car was originally delivered by Rolls-Royce of Beverly Hills, and it is one of just 219 Rolls-Royce Corniche IV examples built, with a black exterior and a black leather interior, which is paired with walnut wood veneers. The sale is an anticipated moment for both car enthusiasts and hockey fans alike as the opportunity to own a highly relevant symbol of hockey history and a stunning Rolls-Royce Corniche IV with only 9,100 miles on its odometer.
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