Classic Cadillac seized from infamous internet hacker goes up for auction

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Classic Cadillac seized from infamous internet hacker goes up for auction
Classic Cadillac seized from infamous internet hacker goes up for auction

A STUNNING Cadillac has gone up for auction after it was seized from an infamous hacker.

The 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is finished in a vivid shade of pink - the same colour favoured by Elvis on his own 'Caddys.'

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This stunning 1959 Cadillac is up for auction in New ZealandCredit: www.trademe.co.nz

But this rare classic has a particularly interesting past.

It was seized by police in New Zealand from the house of infamous internet hacker and businessman Kim Dotcom.

Dotcom, who legally changed his surname in 2005, founded multiple internet companies and lived all over the world.

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However, in 2012 Dotcom's house was raided at the request of the US authorities and this pink Caddy was taken along with various other cars.

It has been in storage ever since and was recently sold to a dealer who is putting it up for auction with Trade Me.

The advert reads: 'This car was 1 of 2 Cadillacs bought into NZ by internet mogul Kim Dotcom in approximately 2010.

'This car was then restrained by the government for a decade and ended up in my possession a few days ago.

'The car will come free of any Mechanical problems.

'Minor oil leaks are to be expected with any classic car of this era and are to be expected even after a rebuild.

'I will include a drip tray for the buyer :)'

The auction has another nine days to run and the bidding is already at around £60,000.

The car is painted in the same shade of pink favoured by Elvis on his Caddys
The car is painted in the same shade of pink favoured by Elvis on his CaddysCredit: www.trademe.co.nz
It belonged to infamous internet hacker Kim Dotcom but was seized
It belonged to infamous internet hacker Kim Dotcom but was seizedCredit: www.trademe.co.nz
Is has been in storage since 2012 but is now out and back up for sale
Is has been in storage since 2012 but is now out and back up for saleCredit: www.trademe.co.nz

Rory White

New Zealand, Elvis Presley

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