YouTube/JerryRigEverythingNot all that glitters is gold — at least for one blinged-out Tesla Cybertruck.YouTuber JerryRigEverything (whose real name is Zack Nelson) documented his journey from transforming a regular Cybertruck into an epic gold-plated set of wheels.However, after the vehicle was put up for auction, it surprisingly sold for way less than what it's worth.In a 2024 YouTube video that has since resurfaced, Nelson said, "Someone recently left a very reasonable comment asking if it was possible to plate a stainless-steel Cybertruck in real 24-karat gold. And personally I think that's a very scientific and educational question worth answering."YouTube/JerryRigEverything"After doing some basic math," he added, "we realized that it would take about $60,000 worth of gold to accomplish the whole task."In a follow-up YouTube video, Nelson explained that the car was part of a giveaway in which the lucky winner got to pick their prize — instead of the Cybertruck, however, they opted for $100,000 cash.Therefore, Nelson was able to place it up for auction and use the proceeds for his wheelchair manufacturing business.According to the car's auction page, it sold for $102,000."On paper, this truck is worth about $200,000," Nelson said in the YouTube video, explaining that the estimate comes from the vehicle itself plus the amount that went into painting it gold.YouTube/JerryRigEverythingThe 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series features a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain with a combined 600 horsepower, along with factory equipment like the trick steer-by-wire steering system, a power-sliding tonneau cover, an 18.5-inch Infinity center touchscreen display and more, per its auction page."It also touts a full-body paint protection film to protect the almost $60,000 worth of gold applied to the bodywork," the auction page added.Read More From First for AutosNew Mazda CX-6e Can Swear at Other Drivers for You With Built-In External SpeakerGeneral Motors Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Transmission Defects in 4 Popular VehiclesHonda Accord Owner's Claims Were Denied for 3 Years – Then the Dealer Quoted Her a $5K RepairThis story Cybertruck Coated in $60,000 Worth of 24-Karat Gold Sold for Shockingly Low Amount at Auction first appeared on First for Autos. Follow First for Autos on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.
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