John Key's BMW among vehicles to be auctioned

Media release
28 November 2011

John Key's BMW among vehicles to be auctioned at Turners

Five ministerial BMWs up for auction

The ministerial BMW responsible for chauffeuring John Key over the past three years is going under the hammer in Turners' upcoming Prestige Auction.

The 2008 BMW 730LD is among five ministerial BMWs that will be sold on 3 December at Turners Auctions' Penrose branch.

"We were blown away by the public interest in the government BMWs at the last tender. With the Prime Minister's car up for auction, we expect even more interest this time round," says Graham Roberts, Chief Executive of Turners Auctions.

John Key's vehicle has less than 48,000 kilometres on the clock and has been regularly serviced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

With extra legroom in the back and a three litre diesel engine, that uses only seven litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, the vehicle would suit limousine hire businesses or a VIP taxi service.

Turners expect the Prime Minister's BMW to fetch between $62,000 and $68,000 at auction.

"The opportunity to buy a Prime Minister's vehicle is extremely rare, so we expect collectors to be particularly interested in this one,” says Roberts.

Other stately vehicles to feature in the auction include a 1967 Roll Royce Phantom and a 2000 Bentley Arnage.

For those after more muscle than sophistication, there is also an impressive line-up of American vehicles in the auction including a 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, two Ford Mustang GTs (2005 and 2006), as well as three 2010-2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS coupes.

Potential bidders can view the cars online at turners.co.nz, or at Turners Penrose branch, corner of Penrose and Leonard Roads, on Thursday 1 December from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

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