Michael Jordan's BMW 850i sells for over $100k at auction

The value of Michael Jordan memorabilia remains hot.

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Michael Jordan hasn’t been on an NBA floor for over 20 years. Yet, the value and clamor for all things Jordan is still as high as ever. From his signature shoes to his iconic jerseys, fans and collectors alike will go to great lengths to get their hands on a piece of MJ’s legacy.

Most recently, at the Bring a Trailer auction, one lucky bidder was able to acquire a rare piece of Michael Jordan memorabilia – his 1991 BMW 850i. The luxurious sports car, owned by Jordan during the height of his career with the Chicago Bulls, sold for an impressive $108,723.

Michael Jordan's 1991 BMW 850i has surfaced at auction.

It comes with BMW’s legendary M70 engine, a 5.0L V12, along with a six-speed manual transmission.

Current bids are at $27,000 with over 6 days left. pic.twitter.com/Ec5jhli5Mq

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1991 was a good year

The 1991 season was a memorable year for His Airness. He again led the NBA in scoring, averaging 31.5 points per game to go with 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 2.7 steals per game. 

Most of all, Jordan and the Bulls finally broke through the Eastern Conference roadblock that was the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Playoffs on their way to their first NBA title after defeating Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals, 4-1.

Fascination with cars

Jordan’s fascination with luxurious cars is no secret. Through the years, the Bulls icon has been spotted with different kinds of cars, from Ferraris to Porsches to Aston Martins. In fact, Jordan is known for his vast car collection, which includes the ultra-rare Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster, which costs an eye-watering $3 million.

According to the Hennessey website, this model is the “most powerful and visceral pure-combustion hypercar in the world.”

Bob Costas recalls the blunder moment when reporting on Michael Jordan during the 1991 Finals celebration