Since he is one of the most famous athletes in history, items related to Michael Jordan continue to appear at auction. NBA fans were recently surprised to find out that one of their old cars just sold for a respectable price.
Last week, Michael Jordan’s 1991 BMW 850i appeared at auction. The original starting price was $27,000, but it eventually sold for more.
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Ultimately, it sold for just under $110,000. As the bidding continued for several days, fans shared their thoughts in hopes they’d get in on the action.
Back in 1991, Jordan was just beginning his decade-long reign. That season, he won his fifth consecutive scoring title, averaging 31.5 points per game. Most importantly, he won the first ring of his NBA career after the Chicago Bulls defeated Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jordan continued to create a threat with the Bulls before retiring to play baseball in 1994.
How many cars does Michael Jordan own?
As of 2023, Michael Jordan’s net worth is believed to be approximately $3 billion. Between his success on the court and in business, he has amassed a huge fortune for himself. One of his favorite things to spend money on is a car.
No one knows the exact number of cars Michael Jordan owned, but the number is estimated to be around 23. That’s because that’s the number he wore for most of his NBA career.
Jordan’s collection of cars comes from the likes of Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. Other famous NBA players with extensive car collections include Phoenix Suns stars Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
Currently, the most expensive car Jordan owns is the Venon F5 Revolution. The car sells for about $3 million.
One of the older cars in his collection is a 1984 Chevy Corvette. This was also an important year for Jordan because that was the year he was drafted into the NBA. The Chicago Bulls icon got the car after signing his first endorsement deal. Nearly 40 years later, the car is believed to be worth about $12,000.
After the Venom, the second most expensive car in Jordan’s garage is a 2010 Bugatti Veyron. One of the most unique cars in his collection, only 12 of this model were produced. To this day, Jordan still owns the car, which is worth over $2 million.
Most cars in the collection range from $150,000 to $450,000. Other high-end luxury vehicles include a 2007 McLaren and two Ferraris. Aside from Jordan’s Corvette, the oldest car is a 1989 Porsche worth just under $200,000.