Janis Joplin's iconic, one-of-a-kind Porsche to be auctioned in New York, Janis Joplin's psychedelic Porsche, which she "drove everywhere" and was parked outside the Hollywood hotel where she died, will be auctioned off later this year in New York City.
The iconic 1965 Porsche 356C 1600 Cabriolet, which the Texas-born rock star purchased in 1968 and had it painted with a "kaleidoscope mural," is a featured lot at RM Sotheby's Driven by Disruption auction that kicks off Dec. 5. It is expected to bring in more than $400,000, according to a news release.
“Janis Joplin’s 356C is without question one of the most important Porsches of all time,” said Ian Kelleher, Managing Director of RM Sotheby’s West Coast Division. “It’s a fantastic automobile that transcends art, pop culture and social movements, and is as groundbreaking and stunning as the renowned singer was herself.”
The singer's brother, Michael Joplin, said, “Besides Janis's music and legacy, her Porsche is the most visual and important piece of memorabilia that exists. Like most people and their car of choice, her Porsche is a direct link to Janis. She drove it everywhere - and with everyone that was anyone in the San Francisco music scene - with the top down and her feathers flying. Her music, life and car are a part of rock and roll history,” in the release.
Joplin, who famously asked "Oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz," decided the car's original pearl white finish was too plain for her after purchasing, and had Dave Richards, a friend and roadie, to customize the car.
Richards said the colorful artwork, which includes jellyfish and butterflies, represents "The History of the Universe," according to the release.
The Porsche, which has been remodeled more than once through the years, has been on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1995 and is being offered for sale by the Joplin family, the release said.The six-day auction will include 30 "creatively styled and pioneering motor cars," including a 2006 Lamborghini Concept S.
The iconic 1965 Porsche 356C 1600 Cabriolet, which the Texas-born rock star purchased in 1968 and had it painted with a "kaleidoscope mural," is a featured lot at RM Sotheby's Driven by Disruption auction that kicks off Dec. 5. It is expected to bring in more than $400,000, according to a news release.
“Janis Joplin’s 356C is without question one of the most important Porsches of all time,” said Ian Kelleher, Managing Director of RM Sotheby’s West Coast Division. “It’s a fantastic automobile that transcends art, pop culture and social movements, and is as groundbreaking and stunning as the renowned singer was herself.”
The singer's brother, Michael Joplin, said, “Besides Janis's music and legacy, her Porsche is the most visual and important piece of memorabilia that exists. Like most people and their car of choice, her Porsche is a direct link to Janis. She drove it everywhere - and with everyone that was anyone in the San Francisco music scene - with the top down and her feathers flying. Her music, life and car are a part of rock and roll history,” in the release.
Joplin, who famously asked "Oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz," decided the car's original pearl white finish was too plain for her after purchasing, and had Dave Richards, a friend and roadie, to customize the car.
Richards said the colorful artwork, which includes jellyfish and butterflies, represents "The History of the Universe," according to the release.
The Porsche, which has been remodeled more than once through the years, has been on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1995 and is being offered for sale by the Joplin family, the release said.The six-day auction will include 30 "creatively styled and pioneering motor cars," including a 2006 Lamborghini Concept S.
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