Yep, it's that time! Another stupid eBay auction! This one is a Porsche 911 that rocket scientist Kirk Hammet lost in a bet with Metallica's manager. Here is the story as told in the item description:

"There is an interesting piece of Metallica history involving this car. "THE BET" In 1991 shortly before the release of the eponymous Metallica album (known as the Black Album) Kirk and Tour Manager Tony Smith were on a flight talking about the upcoming album release. Kirk mentioned that he was concerned that it might be a little to different for people to accept. Tony said not to be concerned and that it would probably sell 10 million copies. Kirk responded by saying that if it did sell 10 million copies that he would give Tony his new prized possession Porsche. For a couple of years this became the source of some good natured fun and teasing between the band members and Tony. A few years later, while the band was touring, the Black Album was certified as 10x platinum (10 million sold in the USA.) By this time the conversation about the Porsche had been mostly forgotten. However, at the end of one leg of the tour, Kirk gave Tony an envelope. Inside were the ownership documents and the keys to his Porsche 911 Carrera 4. It was a very special time for all those involved who new the meaning behind the gesture. This is how this car can now be offered for sale to you by Tony Smith.

Tony is also including to the lucky winner some priceless one of a kind Metallica treasures. Some of these items you will never see again. Some of the rarest Metallica memorabilia in the world. Kirk Hammett signed gas receipt, very rare signed 8X10 photo of Kirk, signed oil change receipt, signed auto dealer sheet, original warranty application with Kirk's extremely rare full business signature, a hard to find controversial photo of the band, a signed letter from Kirk to Tony including the history of this car, 6 guitar picks, 2 exclusive club show tickets from 1996, very exclusive!!! 2 tour itineraries, and there are 11 tour passes, working passes, after show passes, backstage passes, and meet and greet passes. these are extremely hard to come by and they are all garanteed authentic!!!

Tony Smith is very busy working on various projects. I am handling the sale of this vehicle for him. "