Published 18:37 IST, January 25th 2021

Kobe Bryant's 1963 Chevrolet from Vanessa Bryant up for sale, could rake in $250,000

According to recent reports, Kobe Bryant's 1963 Chevrolet from Vanessa Bryant is being sold in an auction and is expected to fetch $250,000,

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At end of his career, late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was one of highest-earning NBA players of all times. While Bryant was kwn for his various investments and endorsements, five-time NBA champion also owned an impressive car collection probably worth millions. w, as per reports, Bryant's 1963 Chevy is up for auction. 

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Kobe Bryant Chevrolet on sale? How much will auction bring in?

As per a TMZ report, Bryant's Chevy Impala will sell for $250,000. car is probably one of Bryant's most well-kwn ones – gifted to him by Vanessa Bryant. In 2006, Vanessa took car to West Coast Customs, getting it customised for Black Mamba as a Christmas gift. 

car's engine was rebuilt, hydraulics were ded and a paint job was done. sound system was also modified. " interior was beautifully re-worked, with all new white lear upholstery studded with genuine Swarovsky crystals and offset by royal blue piping and carpets," wrote  Barrett-Jackson auction house. 

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Per reports, Bryant sold car in 2013, which was later auctioned off in 2014. This time, car is up for auction with Goldin Auctions. As of w, a $100,000 bid is placed on auction, currently live. seller – whose identity is yet to be revealed – is apparently from Indiana.

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After Bryant's death last year, his memorabilia was seen being sold at a high price. In October, TMZ reported about a piece of hardwood from floor of Kobe Bryant's historic last game at  Staples Center Court was sold to a collector for a staggering $631,000. 

Kobe Bryant car collection

Or than impressive Chevrolet, Bryant reportedly also owned a Ferrari F430 ( longer in production), Cillac Escale, 2011 Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid, Lamborghini Murcielago, Bentley Continental GT, Lamborghini Aventor and Ferrari 458 Italia among many ors. 

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As January 2021 draws to a close, world is bracing to commemorate NBA legend's death anniversary. While fans will look to give Lakers star a fitting tribute, Lakers are reportedly t going to focus on his death anniversary – wanting to stray away from tragic crash that killed Bryant and seven ors. Vanessa Bryant too asked everyone to t share crash photos online. 

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18:37 IST, January 25th 2021