| Michael Jackson's black 1985 Mercedes was among | | | | customised the license plate to read "TKS MKL". |
| the singer's memorabilia to go under the hammer in | | | | Mod cons in the vehicle include an automatic |
| New York on Saturday. | | | | temperature control, a "premium" sound system, |
| It sold alongside more than 80 items related to the | | | | electrically powered leather seats, burr walnut trim and |
| singer, including the "Holy Grail" of Jackson memorabilia: | | | | an outside temperature sensor. |
| his famous diamond-studded glove, which sold for | | | | Earlier this year, Julien's Auctions was selected to |
| £212,000. | | | | auction off items from the King of Pop's Neverland |
| The Mercedes 500 SEL was snatched up by Charlie | | | | ranch. |
| Moore, owner of Hollywood Star Cars Museum. | | | | Other vehicles in Jackson's collection included a Harley |
| According to Darren Julien, President of Julien's | | | | Davidson motorcycle, a couple of customised |
| Auctions, Jackson bought the automobile to drive | | | | Rolls-Royce limousines, a GMC truck and a 500bhp |
| around his 2,600 acre Neverland ranch, which he | | | | tour bus. |
| occupied from the 1980s through to 2005. | | | | The auction took place at the Hard Rock Cafe in New |
| Significantly, the car was sold with photos of Jackson | | | | York City. |
| driving it. | | | | It is not yet known if Mr Moore will showcase the |
| "When have you ever seen Michael Jackson driving a | | | | Mercedes in his museum. Other exhibits include the |
| car? He was always chauffeured or driven," said Mr | | | | 1989 Batmobile, the Volkswagon Beetle featured in |
| Julien. | | | | Walt Disney's 1967 hit The Love Bug, and a 1955 Ford |
| The 5-litre, V8 engined Mercedes was later gifted to | | | | Thunderbird owned by Dennis Wilson of the Beach |
| Jackson's aunt for her birthday, after which she | | | | Boys. |