Viral Cybertruck coated in $60,000 24K gold hits the market

Owned by YouTuber JerryRigEverything, this base 2024 Cybertruck is 24K gold plated and priced at nearly $60,000

Say what you will about the age of clout or the divisive Tesla Cybertruck, but this story has a little bit of both and is packed with feel-good energy. Meet the Gold Cybertruck, a base 2024 Tesla Cybertruck plated with real 24-karat gold and owned by YouTuber Zack Nelson Jerry Rigg Everything. Now, the viral truck is up for auction, with all proceeds going to charity.

This is the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck base series, which is very famous. Yes, the model in general has made a name for itself, but this truck in particular is more famous than most. Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), TheStradman, Doug DeMuro, and JerryRigEverything (Zack Nelson) all reviewed this sample.

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in fact it is Jerry Rigg Everything The company gave the truck a real gold plating, covering the body with about $60,000 worth of gold. Once completed, Ridge Wallet, who owns the truck, intends to give it to the contest winner. This winner instead opted for a cash prize. Now, the truck is officially for sale, with all proceeds, including the buyer’s fee, going to the Wheelchair-Free Foundation. This means that whoever buys this truck will not only own a unique item, but also do something good in the process.

Nelson posted a video about the no-reserve auction and his wheelchair business. He calls it the cheapest manual wheelchair ever made in the United States. “Making a cheap wheelchair is actually quite expensive,” he said in the video.

This truck has the signatures of several notable people who have reviewed it. Nelson estimates its value at about $200,000, largely due to the 24-karat gold plating. However, as all car enthusiasts know, mods rarely pay off when sold. Without the fancy plating, it’s just another Cybertruck, and one with a few flaws.

Anyway, this is a 600-horsepower dual-motor version of the truck. It also comes with 20-inch wheels, an 18.5-inch infotainment system, and four-wheel steering.

Whoever buys it has to accept some flaws. There are some scratches and dents on the passenger bedside. Additionally, the passenger side A-pillar panel is loose. Nelson said when the parts arrive, he will have them gold-plated for the new owner.

As of this writing, bidding cars & tenders Already over $86,000 with a few days to go. Of all the Cybertrucks, this one might be the most eye-catching. Love it or hate it, this truck is a symbol of internet fame and philanthropy wrapped in a gleaming, angular package.

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