{"id":18996,"date":"2021-01-27T14:27:24","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T21:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=18996"},"modified":"2022-06-19T17:02:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T22:02:02","slug":"kobe-bryants-chevy-impala-lowrider-is-up-for-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/kobe-bryants-chevy-impala-lowrider-is-up-for-auction","title":{"rendered":"Kobe Bryant’s Chevy Impala Lowrider is Up for Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant\u2019s tragic death shook the whole world after he died in an unfortunate helicopter crash on the 26th of January. Accompanying him were his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven more passengers. Since then, the Mambas’ legacy lives on, and now one of his vehicles is up for auction on Goldin Auction.<\/p>\n

Initially gifted by his wife Vanessa Bryant for Christmas, Kobe\u2019s 1963 Chevy<\/a> Impala can be yours if you\u2019re willing to shell out anything over the six figure mark. The bid stands at $140,000 now, and experts believe that it will probably go as high as $250,000.<\/p>\n

\"Kobe<\/a><\/p>\n

Interestingly, the car is almost 60 years old, and its odometer reads just 24,729 miles. The car remained in the former LA Lakers player\u2019s possession from 2006 to 2013, having a new owner since 2014.<\/p>\n

The Impala was specially designed by West Coast Customs (WCC) for Kobe, and given the fact that when it was first purchased, the car\u2019s only quality was being dent-free, we have to say WCC has done a tremendous job on it.<\/p>\n

The listing states that Kobe’s wife Vanessa Bryant personally asked for this 1963 model to be converted into the \u201cultimate lowrider.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Kobe<\/a><\/p>\n

The car originally featured a 327 V8 engine. It has now been improved with hydraulics and various aftermarket parts. The exterior is painted in a unique shade somewhere between purple and royal blue. And years later, the shine is still impeccable.<\/p>\n

The interior is equally mesmerizing, with white and purple accents and royal blue carpeting for a classy feel. And that\u2019s not it; the seats and carpets have even been laced with Swarovski crystals!<\/p>\n

She said “the Ultimate Lowrider,” right?<\/p>\n

\"Kobe<\/a><\/p>\n

Goldin Auction has also listed a lot of other memorabilia from Kobe Bryant\u2019s illustrious career. The collection includes various signed sneakers, t-shirts, and rings. All proceeds will go to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, set up after the tragedy.<\/p>\n

This beautiful Chevy Impala will be on auction until the 30th of January.<\/p>\n

Interested? Place your bid here!<\/a><\/p>\n

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