Limousines Belonging to Siegfried & Roy Not Gaining Much Interest in Online Sale
Two luxury vehicles previously owned by the renowned Las Vegas magicians Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn are up for sale online at the Hagerty Marketplace in Traverse City, Michigan. So far, the highest bids for each car are a mere $3,500 and $900.
Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn, the successful German-American illusionists, first performed at the newly opened Mirage in 1990. Their show continued until 2003, when Roy was attacked on stage by one of their tigers. After a long battle with complications from COVID-19, Roy died in 2020 at the age of 75. Siegfried passed away the following year due to pancreatic cancer, at the age of 81.
A Taste of Royalty
The pair purchased two limousines from British automaker Vanden Plas, a brand often associated with the British royal family. These cars were part of the company's Princess line. One was primarily used for the duo's performances, while the other served as their personal transportation.
The 1967 model, painted royal blue with an electric motor, featured a Plexiglass divider in the back seat to separate the drivers from their animal companions. Siegfried claimed that this limousine was once owned by the famous Hollywood actress, Greta Garbo. However, their reputations as storytellers make this claim dubious. The 1965 model, white with a six-cylinder, 4.0-liter engine, ferried the magicians to and from various events in Las Vegas. This particular car was restored in Germany during the 1980s, according to Hagerty.
Mileage of Mystery
The mileage of both extensively rebuilt cars is "unknown," as stated by Hagerty. While the cars may seem undervalued, they are associated with a time when Las Vegas was a hotspot for magic and entertainment. The demise of the Mirage and its transformation into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas could increase interest in these unique vehicles.
Bidding for the 1965 limousine is currently at $3,500, with only nine days remaining until the auction closes on June 3. The "show car," the 1967 model with the Plexiglass divider, has garnered even less so far, at $900. As the auction progresses, these prices are likely to increase.
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