Drake's $15M Mercedes CLK GTR Roadster Deal with Curated

The Genesis of a Multi-Million Dollar Deal

• 💡 The story begins with hip-hop artist Drake posting about his desire for a CLK GTR Roadster.
• 🎯 Through connections, Drake's interest led to a conversation with Gabe from Curated, a dealership specializing in high-end vehicles.
• 🔑 Curated was simultaneously negotiating for a massive car collection from the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi, which included rare Mercedes-Benz models and a Lamborghini Revuelto.

Navigating Complex Negotiations

• 🤝 Curated was transparent with Drake about their simultaneous negotiation for a Lamborghini Revuelto from the Royal Family.
• 💰 Drake agreed to fund the purchase of the CLK GTR Roadster, with Curated charging a fee.
• ⚠️ Drake unexpectedly withdrew from the purchase due to personal and professional drama, including a rap battle with Kendrick Lamar and a lawsuit.

Acquiring and Selling the CLK GTR Roadster

• 🚀 Despite Drake's withdrawal, the Royal Family still required Curated to purchase the CLK GTR Roadster, leading to an "all or nothing" situation.
• 🛠️ Hershel from Curated successfully found a new buyer for the CLK GTR Roadster through persistent outreach.
• 📈 Curated then wired funds for both the Lamborghini Revuelto and the CLK GTR Roadster, receiving two nearly new, high-value vehicles.

The Impact and Subsequent Sale

• ✨ The acquisition of the CLK GTR Roadster, especially with its low mileage, generated significant attention and spread rapidly, albeit with some inaccuracies.
• 💰 Curated did not make a substantial profit on the initial CLK GTR Roadster sale, as it was integral to securing the Lamborghini Revuelto.
• 🎯 The publicity from the Drake-associated deal later helped Curated broker the sale of the only black CLK GTR Roadster to a prominent US collector.

The Role of AutoTempest

• 🔍 The video highlights the increasing difficulty of finding specific cars due to automated dealership systems and private sales.
• 🚗 AutoTempest is presented as a powerful tool that aggregates listings from major sites and platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist into a single search.
• ✅ It is recommended as the fastest and most effective way to find one's next vehicle.