George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
Actor George Clooney will have Santa Monica auction house Gooding & Co. auction his 2008 Tesla “Signature 100” Roadster to raise money for a nonprofit that uses satellites to monitor the tense border between South Sudan and Sudan for war crimes and other violence.
The Roadster, the eighth built by the Palo Alto-based electric car company, has been driven 1,700 miles. It is expected to sell for $100,000 to $125,000.
Clooney designated the Satellite Sentinel Project as the sale beneficiary. Co-founded by Clooney and human rights activist John Prendergast, the Satellite Sentinel Project's website states that its goal is to prevent warfare between the Sudanese regions. The Republic of South Sudan became an independent state last year.
The Tesla will be auctioned at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance next month.
http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-george-clooney-tesla-auction-20120729,0,4984188.story
Actor George Clooney will have Santa Monica auction house Gooding & Co. auction his 2008 Tesla “Signature 100” Roadster to raise money for a nonprofit that uses satellites to monitor the tense border between South Sudan and Sudan for war crimes and other violence.
The Roadster, the eighth built by the Palo Alto-based electric car company, has been driven 1,700 miles. It is expected to sell for $100,000 to $125,000.
Clooney designated the Satellite Sentinel Project as the sale beneficiary. Co-founded by Clooney and human rights activist John Prendergast, the Satellite Sentinel Project's website states that its goal is to prevent warfare between the Sudanese regions. The Republic of South Sudan became an independent state last year.
The Tesla will be auctioned at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance next month.
http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-george-clooney-tesla-auction-20120729,0,4984188.story
silly girl- Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to Clooney I go!
- Posts : 3299
Join date : 2011-02-28
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
should we pool our money and buy a time share for the Tesla? Great cause, but he must not be overly thrilled with that car, eh?
melbert- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 19324
Join date : 2010-12-06
Location : George's House
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
When did he ever put 1,700 miles on the clock? Don't remember ever seeing him in it apart from a few promo shots when he first got it.
Katiedot- Admin
- Posts : 13223
Join date : 2010-12-05
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
I have a pic of him driving out of a parking garage (?) or some kind of driveway onto the street. Maybe he took a left at the bakery instead of a right and it took him 1,700 miles to get home?
melbert- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 19324
Join date : 2010-12-06
Location : George's House
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
LOOOL!!!
he drove it!
pure and simple
he drove it!
pure and simple

it's me- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 18398
Join date : 2011-01-03
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
http://acn.liveauctioneers.com/index.php/features/grand-prix-cafe/7815-george-clooneys-tesla-roadser-to-be-auctioned-by-gooding-a-co
George Clooney’s Tesla roadster to be auctioned by Gooding & Co.
Written by Auction House PR
Monday, 30 July 2012 12:45
George Clooney in his 2008 Tesla roadster, which will be auctioned at Gooding & Co.'s Pebble Beach Auction on Aug. 19. Image courtesy Webb Farrer.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Gooding & Co., the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, will present George Clooney’s 2008 Tesla Signature 100 roadster at its Pebble Beach Auction on Sunday, Aug. 19.
Clooney was invited to purchase car number 0008 when Tesla debuted the world’s first high-performance electric sports car. The Academy Award-winning actor and philanthropist has selected the Satellite Sentinel Project as the beneficiary of his sale proceeds. Co-founded by Clooney and human rights activist John Prendergast, the Satellite Sentinel Project is a nonprofit organization that monitors the sensitive borders of Sudan via satellite in an effort to prevent the return of a full-scale civil war in the region.
“We are overjoyed to present George Clooney’s Signature 100 Tesla at Pebble Beach because this is an incredible opportunity to purchase a modern collector car with all the right elements: one-owner, celebrity provenance, historical significance, limited-edition rarity and philanthropic ties,” said president and founder David Gooding. “We admire and respect Mr. Clooney’s talent and dedication to making a difference in our international community and hope his fantastic car will attract great support for the Satellite Sentinel Project and recognition of the lives his work saves every day.”
With only 1,700 miles on the odometer, the Tesla roadster, car 0008, is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic over a premium, two-tone leather interior. Clooney has said that his roadster is thrilling to drive. The Tesla’s estimate is $100,000–$125,000.
Katiedot- Admin
- Posts : 13223
Join date : 2010-12-05
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
@silly girl wrote:The Roadster, the eighth built by the Palo Alto-based electric car company, has been driven 1,700 miles. It is expected to sell for $100,000 to $125,000.
http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-george-clooney-tesla-auction-20120729,0,4984188.story
It's nice to see an electric eco friendly car but, good grief, for the asking price it would take several lifetimes to realize the gas savings.
cindigirl- Happy Clooney-looney!
- Posts : 5313
Join date : 2010-12-06
Location : NJ, USA
it's me- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 18398
Join date : 2011-01-03
GEORGE'S TESLA ROADSTER FOR UP FOR AUCTION
George Clooney auctioning car for charity
Last Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012, 13:42
Tags: George Clooney, Tesla Roadster, George Clooney sports car
http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/and-more/george-clooney-auctioning-car-for-charity_116602.htm
London: George Clooney has put his Tesla Roadster, a limited edition obsidian black metallic sports car, on auction.
The electric-powered two-seater is expected to fetch between USD 100,000 and USD 125,000, reported a leading daily.
Proceeds from the sale will go to Clooney`s Satellite Sentinel Project, a non-profit organization co-founded by the 51-year-old actor to monitor the borders of Sudan via satellite.
Clooney bought the car in 2008, and was one of Tesla`s first high-profile customers.
The Hollywood A-lister helped promote the environmentally friendly start-up brand when electric cars were still suffering from image problems, with people viewing them as slow and sluggish.
The black two-seater is "thrilling to drive" according to Clooney, and he will be auctioning the vehicle at Pebble Beach, California, on August 19.
"We are overjoyed to present George Clooney`s Signature 100 Tesla at Pebble Beach because this is an incredible opportunity to purchase a modern collector car with all the right elements: one-owner, celebrity provenance, historical significance, limited-edition rarity and philanthropic ties," said David Gooding, president and founder of the auction company.

Last Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012, 13:42
Tags: George Clooney, Tesla Roadster, George Clooney sports car
http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/and-more/george-clooney-auctioning-car-for-charity_116602.htm
London: George Clooney has put his Tesla Roadster, a limited edition obsidian black metallic sports car, on auction.
The electric-powered two-seater is expected to fetch between USD 100,000 and USD 125,000, reported a leading daily.
Proceeds from the sale will go to Clooney`s Satellite Sentinel Project, a non-profit organization co-founded by the 51-year-old actor to monitor the borders of Sudan via satellite.
Clooney bought the car in 2008, and was one of Tesla`s first high-profile customers.
The Hollywood A-lister helped promote the environmentally friendly start-up brand when electric cars were still suffering from image problems, with people viewing them as slow and sluggish.
The black two-seater is "thrilling to drive" according to Clooney, and he will be auctioning the vehicle at Pebble Beach, California, on August 19.
"We are overjoyed to present George Clooney`s Signature 100 Tesla at Pebble Beach because this is an incredible opportunity to purchase a modern collector car with all the right elements: one-owner, celebrity provenance, historical significance, limited-edition rarity and philanthropic ties," said David Gooding, president and founder of the auction company.

Joanna- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 19431
Join date : 2011-11-17
Location : UK
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
Thanks m'dear. I've just moved your post to the older thread.
Katiedot- Admin
- Posts : 13223
Join date : 2010-12-05
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
Oh thanks Katie.
I had a quick look in G C news but must have missed the title...
but it was a bit early for me ! LOL
I had a quick look in G C news but must have missed the title...
but it was a bit early for me ! LOL
Joanna- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 19431
Join date : 2011-11-17
Location : UK
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
Found by Henway:
Katiedot- Admin
- Posts : 13223
Join date : 2010-12-05
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
I can't see
what is it?
what is it?
it's me- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 18398
Join date : 2011-01-03
laetval- Clooney maximus fantasticus
- Posts : 1687
Join date : 2010-12-24
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
George's car "2008 Tesla Roadster" has been bought auction for $ 99,000
Result HERE
Result HERE
laetval- Clooney maximus fantasticus
- Posts : 1687
Join date : 2010-12-24
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
WOW
is really much
right?
is really much
right?
it's me- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 18398
Join date : 2011-01-03
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
"The electric-powered two-seater is expected to fetch between USD 100,000 and USD 125,000, reported a leading daily."
So the "George Factor" DECREASED the price?
So the "George Factor" DECREASED the price?
melbert- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 19324
Join date : 2010-12-06
Location : George's House
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
that should be for cars new coming from the factory not used ones@melbert wrote:"The electric-powered two-seater is expected to fetch between USD 100,000 and USD 125,000, reported a leading daily."
So the "George Factor" DECREASED the price?

Aly- Learning to love George Clooney
- Posts : 249
Join date : 2011-11-19
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
If anyone is curious, the final auction price for the 2008 Tesla Roadstar was $99,000.
http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/2008-tesla-roadster/
Proceeds going to Satellite Sentinel Project:
http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/2008-tesla-roadster/
Proceeds going to Satellite Sentinel Project:
The SSP is a non-profit organization supported by other non-profits (including Not On Our Watch and the Enough Project), that monitors the sensitive borders of Sudan via satellite in an effort to prevent the return of a full-scale civil war between Northern and Southern Sudan. Part of an early warning system currently in place, the SSP gathers images of aggression and other time-sensitive information and expedites the data to news organizations, peacekeepers and key policymakers. www.satellitesentinel.org
...- Ooh, Mr Clooney!
- Posts : 804
Join date : 2013-06-10
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
ottimo!
thanks for the news!
thanks for the news!
it's me- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 18398
Join date : 2011-01-03
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
Donations can be made here for George's fund
towards the Satellite.
https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1442954
towards the Satellite.
https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1442954
Joanna- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 19431
Join date : 2011-11-17
Location : UK
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
It's parked in my garage right now if anyone wants to come over for a drive...
melbert- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 19324
Join date : 2010-12-06
Location : George's House
Re: George Clooney to auction Tesla for South Sudan nonprofit
wow! great Mel!!!
it's me- George Clooney fan forever!
- Posts : 18398
Join date : 2011-01-03
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|
» George Clooney to produce docuseries on Ohio State sexual abuse scandal A
» 3 years after George Clooney sold his tequila brand for a billion dollars, people are calling out Kendall Jenner for launching her own tequila company
» Why George Clooney Took A Break From Acting For Four Years
» George to start filming The Tender Bar later this month in Boston
» George Clooney's twitter account suspended!!
» George Clooney in The Harvest
» February 2021 chit chat
» VIDEO: George Clooney Spotted Directing New Movie In Watertown