World’s most lux Jaguar made of 24-carat gold & Swarovski crystals could be yours for huge price but with major drawback
MOTORHEADS now have the chance to own a gold-plated classic car – but there’s one off-putting feature.
The car – an E-Type Jaguar – will only cost £24,000 and is covered in thousands of Swarovski crystals.
The sparkly motor is being sold at auction house RM Sotheby’s next month and boasts a list of fancy features for prospective buyers.
Car enthusiasts can ooze over the 24-carat gold bodywork, and thousands of crystals that have been hand placed all over the whip.
As well as the luxurious exterior, it boasts a plush interior with a bench-style leather seat, diamond-stitched upholstery and a gold steering wheel.
But for those that are hoping to snag the classic gold jaguar for less than £30,000, should double check the fine print as there’s a major drawback.
The car is actually for children, it’s powered by pedals and half the size of the real motor.
It was made by Halfscale Cars and used to be for sale at Harrods for £15,000, but they are not sold at the posh west London department store any more.
Halfscale, based in Winchester, Hampshire, make pedal cars with either a small electric motor or petrol engine to give tots a taste of what they can expect once they’re old enough to drive.
A Sotheby’s spokesperson said: “Launched by Halfscale Cars in 2019, this children’s version of the iconic Jaguar E-Type is arguably one of the ultimate toys for young classic car enthusiasts.
“In an exclusive partnership with the famous British department store Harrods, Halfscale built a version of the E-Type that featured bodywork adorned with over 100,000 Swarovski Xirius-cut crystals.
“Built by hand in the United Kingdom, production times allegedly exceeded 300 hours with each crystal applied by hand to the mini E-Type.
“This pedal-powered children’s car brightwork is finished in lavish 24 carat gold plating.
“Inside, the colour theme continues with a gold plated steering wheel, further complemented by gold-coloured diamond-stitched leather.
“No longer sold by Harrods, this Crystal E-Type presents a unique opportunity to acquire a rare British-built children’s car.”
The auction takes place in Dubai on March 9, and has a guide price of between £16,000 and £24,000.
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