Al Capone gangster car goes to auction

Auctions can be boring and drab, with interesting items for collectors only. However, you'll be sure to find at least one very different - and cool - product from the sale organized by RM Auctions on July 28.

On this day, the car of Chicago's notorious gangster Al Capone will be for sale. The model is a Cadillac V8 Town Sedan, manufactured in 1928. To protect itself from enemy and authority fire, the bandit had an iron “armor” (weighing 1 ton) installed on the car body and 1 inch thick glass. .

In addition, the vehicle's color - a very deep dark green - was used to confuse people, as it is the same tone used by the police of the time. However, only the paint remains the same, as the glass was changed and almost all of the iron shield was removed.

The car has a 5.5 liter V8 engine and only three gears. It is estimated that the initial bid will be at least $ 300, 000. Would you risk an attempt to buy?

Source: Leftane