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Est: £29,853 - £44,780

1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe

RM Sotheby's • US • 4 Feb 2027

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Est: £29,853 - £44,780

1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe

US • 4 Feb 2027

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Zimmer Golden Spirit, formerly owned by Liberace, is offered without reserve. It boasts a unique history, having been featured in shows and collections, and is a true piece of entertainment history.

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Condition 

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10,837 miles

1981

Auction

LHD

United States

Est: £29,853 - £44,780

1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe

RM Sotheby's • US • 4 Feb 2027

Market Position:

Potential World Record

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Description

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The Boeckmann Collection | Online event, 4 February 2027.

Offered Without Reserve | $40,000 - $60,000 USD Formerly owned by legendary entertainer LiberaceReportedly Mr. Showmanship’s favorite automobileLater part of the Imperial Palace Auto Collection for many yearsFeatured on Top Gear and Jay Leno’s Garage, and in numerous publications and eventsAppeared in the Discovery TV show Car KingsAn unforgettable part of show business history It is hard to imagine a classical pianist becoming one of the highest-paid entertainers in the United States, but in his 1970s heyday, Liberace was exactly that, earning some $300,000 a week.

“Mr. Showmanship” lived up to his name, playing ornately decorated pianos while wearing flamboyant stage outfits and jewelry, and was known for, quite literally, putting on a show, to the delight of his fans.

Part of Liberace’s larger-than-life existence was a fondness for extravagant motor cars.

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Price Analysis vs Other Golden Spirits

£9,307

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£14,103

Median Price (Since 2020)

£31,832

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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