How a $27 eBay Auction Turned Eminem's Mustang into a $27,900 Treasure

Eminem’s Ford Mustang, which he bought with his first royalty check in 1999, was auctioned on eBay in 2003. The purple car, which appeared in his “Purple Pills” music video, was originally red before the rapper had it repainted. The Mustang was sold by Milne Ford in Macomb, Michigan, with the starting bid set at just $27.

The final price? An impressive $27,900. The new owners, the Wittenbern family from Fort Lauderdale, bought the car for their daughter Courtney, who was still underage at the time and had to wait until 2006 to get her driver’s license.

But the sale wasn’t just about passing on a celebrity’s car. A portion of the proceeds went to Literacy Partners, a charity dedicated to adult literacy. This meaningful contribution highlights the positive impact of the sale of this exceptional vehicle.

Eminem (1972), whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is known for his significant contributions to the rap industry. His breakthrough albums, such as “The Slim Shady LP” (1999) and “The Marshall Mathers LP” (2000) established him as one of the greatest rappers of all time. His ability to resonate with the angst of the American underclass and break racial barriers in music has cemented his place in history.

Eminem’s Ford Mustang is not just a fast and beautiful car, it is also a piece of music history and a memento of the early days of the rapper’s fame.