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This is your chance to buy the car Michael Jordan drove during Bulls’ championship run

Michael Jordan’s 1991 BMW 850i is up for sale, according to a live auction by Bring a Trailer.

The vintage vehicle, which the NBA legend purchased in 1991 — the same year his now-famous “Be Like Mike” Gatorade commercial released — is up for sale by a private dealer, who acquired the BMW 8-series in 1995.

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The current highest bid is up to $70,023, which was placed Thursday, and 15 bids have been placed as of Thursday.

Jordan originally purchased the luxury car new from Motor Werks of Barrington in Illinois, and it is currently in Glencoe with 30,000 miles on it — 22,000 of which were added under current ownership, according to the auction page.  



Photos showed a “M AIR J” license plate on the front and rear of the car.

It’s V12 manual with a manual transmission. The color is called Mauritius Blue.

Even comes with documents signed by MJ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/m8zYGlmeje

— Drew (@aKellyBrand) January 3, 2024

The BMW 8-series also features a power sunroof and tail on the trunk, as seen in photos of Jordan driving the vehicle outside Wrigley Field in Chicago on MLB Opening Day on April 4, 1993.

That coincides with the end of Jordan and the Bulls’ first NBA championship three-peat. Jordan would leave to attempt an MLB career before returning in 1995 and winning another three NBA titles.

At the time, the vehicle appeared to be painted black with dark-colored interior.

The BMW includes Light Parchment leather upholstery and a a Mauritius Blue Metallic paint job.



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Michael Jordan signs an autograph for a Chicago Police officer outside Wrigley Field on opening day, April 4, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images

The rims also appear similar to the ones Jordan had in the 1993 photos.

The 17″ multi-piece AC Schnitzer wheels wear 235/45 front and 275/40 rear Continental ExtremeContact tires that were mounted in 2023, according to the auction page.

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Michael Jordan driving a car outside Wrigley Field on opening day, April 4, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Getty Images

The car exudes 90s’ nostalgia with an AM/FM/cassette stereo and a trunk-mounted CD changer, pop-up headlights and fog lights.



The seller also stated that the front bumper cover, hood and front fenders were refinished.

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Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls (center) shoots the ball during a game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1993. Getty Images

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Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan looks on in the fourth quarter during their game against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center on March 3, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Getty Images

The auction ends Jan. 8.