Share this @internewscast.com

A 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan once leased by President Joe Biden has gone up for auction.

The car was built as a “one-of-one specification” for Biden while he was out of office after serving as vice president under former president Barack Obama. Namely, the car features tinted windows and a Kona Brown interior that is not known to exist for any other factory-built ATS-V model.

In a statement, a Cadillac spokesperson confirmed Biden’s connection to the car, noting the original wheels had also been replaced. The car’s documentation shows they are 18-inch CT4-V Blackwing wheels finished in Tech Bronze.

“He clearly has great taste in cars,” the spokesperson said.

Biden has long played up his love of automobiles. He is perhaps most associated with a Goodwood Green 1967 Corvette Stingray that he received in his mid-20s as a wedding gift from his father, a longtime Chevy dealer. The four-speed manual transmission ‘Vette features a 327-cubic inch L79 V8 engine rated at 350 horsepower.

Biden showed off the vehicle in an episode of Jay Leno’s Garage on CNBC.

Emails supporting the 2018 ATS-V’s documentation show Biden’s secret-service detail requested that the car’s exterior come in black. Biden insisted on nothing else “extraordinary” about the car besides the Kona Brown leather interior. It’s not clear when the custom wheels were added.

The emails from 2017 also show Biden was considering reaching out directly to GM CEO Mary Barra or Johan de Nysschen, a one-time Cadillac executive, about the car.

Biden test drove a CTS — a larger but more fuel-efficient version of the car — “for a few hours” before deciding on the ATS-V due to its smaller size, the emails from 2017 show. 

The ATS-V up for auction has about 16,000 miles and had a high bid of nearly $30,000 among 13 bids as of Thursday afternoon, with six days of bidding remaining. Kelly Blue Book estimates an average 2018 ATS-V could fetch as much as $53,000 on the resale market.

The auction, though unrelated to Biden in the present day, is happening as the White House pushes for new standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The new rules also call on manufacturers to build and sell more electric vehicles, with the goal of having at least 50% of all new vehicle sales be electric by 2030.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
White House Threatens CLARITY Rug Pull If Coinbase Withdraws

White House Issues Warning to Coinbase Over Potential CLARITY Withdrawal

Proposed compromises to a yield ban and concerns of a $6.6 trillion…
Schweizer: Mass Migration Is a Weapon for Other Countries

How Mass Migration is Used as a Strategic Tool by Nations: Insights from Schweizer

Renowned News Senior Contributor and author of the book The Invisible Coup:…
The border in your backyard: Mexican cartels fuel record fentanyl, meth busts in Rocky Mountain states

Rocky Mountain States See Surge in Fentanyl and Meth Seizures Linked to Mexican Cartels

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported unprecedented drug seizures across four…
National Guard troops will likely remain in DC through 2026, official says

National Guard’s Extended DC Mission: Troop Presence Expected Until 2026

According to a U.S. official speaking with Fox News, National Guard troops…
Former Iranian prisoners reveal torture horrors as regime kills protesters on sight during crackdown

Ex-Iranian Detainees Expose Brutal Torture Amid Deadly Crackdown on Protesters

As the flames of protest ignite across Iran, the response from security…
Bat infestation forces St. Mary's Elementary to extend relocation for safety, remediation

Bat Invasion at St. Mary’s Elementary: Extended Relocation Ensures Student Safety and Comprehensive Remediation

St. Mary’s Elementary School in Camden County is facing an extended relocation…
Giants officially hire John Harbaugh after 11th hour ‘power struggle’

New York Giants Secure John Harbaugh as Head Coach Amid Last-Minute Leadership Tensions

What was anticipated as a moment of celebration for the Giants has…
Carl McCain wins Mega Millions drawing, but money was kept for debt he didn't owe after someone used his social security number

Carl McCain Claims Mega Millions Jackpot, Faces Unjust Debt Seizure Due to Identity Theft

TIMBERLAKE, N.C. — A resident of North Carolina, Carl McCain, recently found…
Passenger’s Wi-Fi name triggers bomb scare, forces Turkish Airlines emergency landing

Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger’s Wi-Fi Name Sparks Bomb Scare

A Turkish Airlines flight bound for Barcelona was compelled to execute an…
Hands-free driving bills have been filed in Florida. Here's what to know

Florida’s Hands-Free Driving Legislation: What It Means for Your Commute

Efforts to strengthen Florida’s stance against distracted driving are gaining momentum, as…
Rams-Bears game Sunday: Bears fan rally held downtown Chicago Saturday as NFL divisional round weekend kicks off

Chicago Bears Fans Rally Downtown Ahead of Sunday’s Showdown with the Rams

CHICAGO (WLS) — The excitement in Chicago is palpable as fans gear…
Illegal alien with 24 convictions among ‘worst of the worst’ arrested in Minnesota ICE operation: DHS

Minnesota ICE Operation Captures Notorious Offender with 24 Convictions, Says DHS

In a significant development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on…