Maybach Modified by Kanye West and Jay-Z Auctioned Off for $60,000

In Kanye West and Jay-Z's "Otis" music video, the duo take a blowtorch to a 2004 Maybach 57 and turn it into a Mad Max monstrosity. The heavily modified car was stripped of the elegance and beauty that make the Maybach such an impressive car and given a homemade overhaul. Bizarre rear-side spoilers sitting high off the tail end of the doorless supercar and a hand-welded sheet metal body kit give the Maybach a batmobile-esque silhouette.

Once the music video was finished, the now-ruined Maybach was put up for auction as a piece of art at the New York Contemporary Art Evening auction, according to Rap-Up.com. The eye-sore wound up fetching a handsome sum of $60,000, which is far less than the auctioneers hoped the modified car would bring in (between $100,000 and $150,000). Motor Authority reports that a portion of the winning bid will be donated to the Save the Children foundation.

You're not likely to see this car on the street any time soon, as the heavy modifications included stripping away the doors and making the once-luxury sedan unfit for the roadways. Even used, a 2004 Maybach 57 that hasn't been destroyed for a music video can still fetch more than $400,000, so don't expect to see any available at a used car dealer.

However, there are still plenty of affordable used luxury vehicles available at New Jersey State Auto Auction. Drivers who are looking to get behind the wheel of a used Mercedes-Benz, a BMW or even a Porsche can head over to NJ Auto and check out their selection of used luxury cars.