"The Dead Kennedys legend is currently auctioning (via Hemmings.com) his 1989 Toyota Celica GT Convertible. His daily driver since since 1995, the car does "[display] its battle scars proudly," but it still "runs, rides, starts, and stops top notch." Additionally, its stereo system (with only one currently functional speaker) was used to "listen to a great many punk band hopefuls from around the world who sent in demo tapes.""
"If you're a big car person or whatever, you also may be happy to know that the transmission "shifts gears as smooth as sliding in the next power chord." Or, that the 1,998-cc engine "purrs like a Marshall stack turned up to 11." But all we care about is that the car was "left to accumulate a natural punk rock patina that can only be gained on the streets of the San Francisco Bay Area." That, and it can pass the treacherous California smog test!"
"Proceeds for the auction will go to benefit Alternative Tentacles, Biafra's "long-running but always struggling" record label. If the pot wasn't already sweetened enough, folks in/around the San Francisco area can take personal delivery from Biafra, and which point they'll go for a "cruise around some of his favorite historic sites." You had us at "1989 Toyota, yo." The auction ends Saturday, December 20th, and already has 22 23 and a current asking price of over $13,000."
Jello Biafra is auctioning his 1989 Toyota Celica GT Convertible via Hemmings.com with proceeds benefiting Alternative Tentacles. The car has been his daily driver since 1995 and shows battle scars while reportedly running, riding, starting, and stopping top notch. The stereo, with one functional speaker, played demo tapes from punk hopefuls worldwide. The transmission and 1,998-cc engine are described as shifting smoothly and purring. The vehicle carries a natural San Francisco Bay Area punk rock patina and can pass California smog. Local buyers may collect the car personally and take a cruise of historic sites. The auction ends December 20th with multiple bids and a current asking price over $13,000.
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