A slice of the Michael Jackson dream: Rollercoaster from Neverland ranch is on the market for $50k (but it's only the turtle train for kids)
A turtle rollercoaster from Michael Jackson's infamous Neverland ranch is up for sale, for an eye-watering $50,000.
The popstar had the five carriage 'Turtle Train' constructed at his personal amusement park so his children could play on it.
He instructed Italian company Zamperla to craft the ride so that it could be used inside his house if needed.
Neverland dream: Michael Jackson had the five carriage 'Turtle Train' constructed at his infamous Neverland ranch so his children could play on it
Multi-functional ride: Jackson instructed Italian company Zamperla to craft the bizarre ride so that it could be used inside his house if needed
Celebrity auction house, Gotta Have Rock and Roll, are now selling it for a cool $50,000 (£32,000.)
It has a minimum bid of $30,000, but so far no bids have been placed.
Other items in the Jackson sale include his tour clothing and his sunglasses.
Jackson named the property Neverland, after the fantasy island in the story of Peter Pan, and the animal ride reflects his childish nature.
Neverland was Jackson's home and private amusement park until 2005 when he closed it down.
Theme park: Neverland was Jackson's home and private amusement park until 2005 when he closed it down
Dispute: After Jackson's death, there have been several conflicting reports about how was going to buy Neverland
As well as the turtle ride, the amusement park included two trains on railway tracks, a ferris wheel, carousel, a pirate ship and an amusement arcade to name a few.
Spokeswoman Laura Carlucci said: 'The ride was sold under the direction of Michael Jackson himself roughly one year before he passed away.
'He hired a representative to sell some assets from the Neverland Ranch when he ran into financial difficulties.
All aboard: As well as the turtle ride, the amusement park included two trains on railway tracks, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and a pirate ship and an amusement arcade to name a few
Neverland in the past: Michael Jackson, singer and wife Lisa Marie Presley welcome 46 children from 17 countries as they arrive for the World Children's Conference at Jackson's Neverland Valley Ranch
As well as the turtle ride, the amusement park included two trains on railway tracks, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and a pirate ship and an amusement arcade to name a few
Spokeswoman Laura Carlucci said: 'The ride was sold under the direction of Michael Jackson himself roughly one year before he passed away.
'He hired a representative to sell some assets from the Neverland Ranch when he ran into financial difficulties.
'We usually don't get items of this type because, as you imagine, such items are rarely up for sale.
'We are thinking a museum or an amusement park or even a mega Michael Jackson collector.
'It is valued at $50,000, but we think in the heat of the bidding it could possibly go for a lot more.
'We are happy to ship it any where in the world, the postage should be pretty pricey.'
For the hefty sum, successful bidders will get the green tortoise shell coloured ride - which measures 160ft long and can hold 10 thrillseekers at a time.
And to make sure they begin using the priceless piece immediately, the lot comes complete with a control panel.
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