A custom Lucid Air coupe owned by NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is being auctioned at a Copart salvage yard following a front-end crash [1, 2].
The sale of the vehicle is notable because it is a one-off build. Most Lucid Air models are sedans, but this specific car was custom-built for O'Neal by the shop West Coast Customs [1, 2].
The vehicle is now classified as salvage, which typically indicates that the cost of repairs is too high relative to the car's value or that the damage is too severe for standard restoration [2]. Visual evidence from the salvage yard shows the car has suffered a collision to the front end [2].
Designing a car for O'Neal requires significant modifications due to his physical stature. The NBA star stands 7 feet, 1 inch [1], necessitating a cabin and chassis layout that can accommodate his frame while maintaining the vehicle's structural integrity.
Copart, the company hosting the auction, specializes in selling totaled or damaged vehicles to the highest bidder. While a specific date for the auction has not been provided, the car is currently listed and available for bidding [1, 2].
West Coast Customs is known for creating high-end, celebrity-specific vehicles that often push the boundaries of factory specifications. The conversion of a Lucid Air into a coupe represents a significant engineering undertaking, one that has now ended up in a salvage lot.
“The vehicle is now classified as salvage”
The appearance of a one-off celebrity vehicle at a salvage auction highlights the volatility of custom luxury assets. Because the car was modified by West Coast Customs to fit O'Neal's specific height, its resale value may be limited to a niche buyer or a collector willing to undertake a complex restoration of a non-standard chassis.
