February 26, 2008

Buy Perata's ride (pimping already included)

It looks like whoever ended up with Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata's Dodge Charger has put the car back up for sale -- on eBay.

The car, which Perata was driving when he was carjacked at gunpoint late last year, is a candy red, with the original "Certificate of Title" issued to the "Senate Rules Committee."

After the carjacking, the Senate auctioned off the vehicle -- with the highest bidder taking home the car for a cool $17,800, according to Perata spokeswoman Alicia Trost.

Whoever owns the vehicle now is trying to a turn a bit of a profit, listing the opening bid at $19,800.

So far, no bids.

There are endless photos of the car on the eBay sales item, which promises:

Complete with 22'' Panther Rims
Dual flowmasters
5.7L HEMI Motor
5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Dark tinted rear windows
Rear spoiler
Moon roof
Heated seats
Power Leather seats
A/C
Cruise Control
Keyless entry
Adult (Senator) owned
Non smoker
And a great story (maybe not so great) to go along with it!

As for Perata, an Oakland Democrat, he is now driving "a car like the cops drive" -- a used 2007 silver Ford Crown Victoria.

Note: This original version of this post said Perata was driving a navy blue Chevy Impala. That was his temporary ride until purchasing the Crown Victoria.

Hat tip: The Roundup.

Photo courtesy of the eBay listing

Posted by Shane Goldmacher on February 26, 2008 11:14 AM