A 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 car that once belonged to METALLICA
guitarist Kirk Hammett is currently being auctioned on eBay.
According to a posting on the auction page, "There is an
interesting piece of METALLICA history involving this car. 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 ten million copies. Kirk responded by saying that if
it did sell ten 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 10-times-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."
