If you're dying to own a piece of authentic Michael Jackson memorabilia like no other and you have $46,000 burning a hole in your pocket, the bumper car ride from the King of Pop's Neverland ranch is up for auction on eBay.
Michael Jackson's bumper car ride had a number of enhancements that make it like no other amusement park ride on the planet. His logo, of a little boy relaxing on the moon, appears in touches throughout the ride. A painted portion even says, "This Ride Designed Especially for Michael Jackson."
Check out the gallery above for more images of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch bumper car ride, and follow the link below to access the actual eBay auction page.
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Michael Jackson's Neverland Bumper Cars on eBay for $46K+
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