Steven Tyler’s 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder Sells for Worthy Cause

Rocker Steven Tyler parted with his 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder for $800,000, auctioned by Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Ariz. The sale raised cash for a worthy cause, Tyler’s Janie’s Fund, a resource for girls who have faced abuse and need a place to turn to for help. Tyler paid $1.1 million for his GT Spyder in 2012, so the lucky buyer seems to have made off like a bandit in the sale.

Key Takeaways:

• Rocker Steven Tyler parted with his 2012 Hennessy Venom GT Spyder for $800,000, auctioned by Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Ariz. The sale raised cash for a worthy cause, Tyler’s Janie’s Fund, a resource for girls who have faced abuse and need a place to turn to for help.
• Tyler paid $1.1 million for his GT Spyder in 2012, so the lucky buyer seems to have made off like a bandit in the sale.
• Just 12 convertible Hennessy Venom GTs were built. Under the hood, the GT is powered by a twin-turbo 7.0-liter V-8 engine that can get you from 0-60 mph is less than 2.4 seconds and can hit 265.6 mph if you feel the need for some serious speed.

“Tyler paid $1.1 million for his GT Spyder in 2012, so the lucky buyer seems to have made off like a bandit in the sale.”

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