5 Of The Most Expensive Things Featured On 'Pawn Stars'

5 Vintage Items That 'Pawn Stars' Boss Rick Harrison Paid Hefty Prices For

"Pawn Stars" debuted on the History Channel in 2009, and since then, the Harrisons have become household names. Rick Harrison is known to have an eye for valuable vintage pieces and a knack for squeezing out deals most profitable for him. From fascinating to bizarre, all kinds of items have changed hands in the pawn shop, but some expensive artifacts stand out.

Lincoln Roadster

The Harrisons struck a high-value deal for an immaculately kept Roadster in mint condition with a huge V-12 engine concealed beneath its enormous hood. Going back in history, Ford, Lincoln's parent corporation, tried to entice drivers away from Cadillac's rivals with the 1932 Roadster. The automobile was valued at $4,000, or just about $70,000 in today's currency. To ensure that they left the transaction with a car, Rick and the Old Man went way over their usual price range. They offered a cash buy of around $100,000 for the vintage car that boasted a 150-horsepower engine.

Mary Ford's 1961 Gibson SG Les Paul Guitar

When Pawn Stars came across a 1961 Gibson SG Guitar, which belonged to the legendary singer Mary Ford, they shelled out $90,000 for the white instrument found with its custom case. With over 28 hit albums under their belt, Les Paul and Mary Ford were hugely popular entertainers in the 1950s. Together, they hosted well-liked shows on television and radio during the decade. The fact that Mary had performed on songs like "How High The Moon" caused the guitar's value to soar in the collector's market.

1922 High-Relief Dollar Coin

Rick Harrison didn't lose the chance to secure a rare dollar coin from 1922 worth a staggering $1,000,000 for $80,000. The collector won the coin in a poker game, but had no idea how much it was worth. Because of its design, the coin in question was extremely rare. Soon after being stamped, nearly all of the dollar coin's high-relief versions were melted down. This particular one was among the 12 in existence, and its owner thought it was worth $20,000. However, the "Pawn Stars" coinage expert revealed that it was worth much more, and the deal closed at the price decided by Harrison.

The Beatles Contract And Guitar

"Pawn Stars" just missed out on owning the original Beatles' recording contract and a guitar owned by Jimi Hendrix. The Harrisons would have to part with their own wealth at the price quoted by the owner for the piece of paper alone. According to the Pawn Stars expert, the 1963 Hendrix guitar was worth a million dollars, and it was proven to be one that the legendary musician played. The owner was left insulted when Harrison tried to buy it for $500,000. His second offer of $600,000 was also curtly turned down. Ultimately, the owners of both goods were compelled to depart without reaching an agreement.

1941 Gibson SJ-200 Guitar

When a guitar owned by legendary singer Stephen Stills landed on the Pawn Stars desk, the Harrisons didn't want to let it go. The instrument that came with the original case was remarkably well-maintained. However, what really made it valuable was a bill of sale that Stills himself had signed. Harrison eventually paid a hefty $85,000 for the guitar, gaining possession of a piece of iconic rock history that was sure to find a generous buyer in the future.