Reports have surfaced in the electric vehicle community, detailing an intriguing event that unfolded at the 29th Petersen Gala on October 7, 2023. Hosted by the legendary automotive figure Jay Leno, this Gala became the stage for a remarkable auction: a low-VIN 2024 Tesla Cybertruck went under the hammer. Attendees, drawn from the elite, bid fervently for the Cybertruck, with speculations rife owing to the Gala’s exclusive nature - each seat at the event commanded a hefty $1,750.
Captured in a brief video shared by Cybertruck enthusiast @greggerruck on social media, the bidding process took an unexpected turn when an attendee seemingly had their bidding paddle “ripped” out of their hands. Despite this unusual incident, the Cybertruck found its new owner for a staggering $400,000. While this price far exceeds the vehicle’s market value, it's noteworthy that it falls considerably short of the winning bids seen for other high-profile electric vehicles auctioned for charitable causes. For instance, the GMC Hummer EV pickup truck’s VIN 001 unit fetched a jaw-dropping $2.5 million, and its SUV counterpart secured $500,000.
Crucially, the mystery shrouding the Cybertruck's identity deepens, as Tesla merely labeled it as a “low-VIN” unit, without specifying it as the coveted VIN 001. Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, is known for retaining the first units of Tesla’s models; however, it remains uncertain if this Cybertruck will be one of his kept treasures.
In hindsight, the $400,000 bid for the early-VIN Tesla Cybertruck might not seem excessive at all. Given the potential of the Cybertruck to revolutionize road aesthetics, this price tag could well be justified. As Tesla enthusiasts eagerly await more details, the impact of this Gala auction on the future of electric vehicles remains a topic of fervent discussion.
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