Ariel Atom Owned by Van Halen for Sale on eBay

A vehicle that was previously owned by the drummer and co-founder of the 80s hard rock band Van Halen, is currently offered for grabs on eBay. The celebrity-owned vehicle in question is an all-black 2009 Ariel Atom, and is now selling for $59,995. Considering the fact that it would reportedly take over $100K to recreate and a 13 moth or longer wait period, this can be looked at as a bargain.

“This Ariel Atom Supercharged car is a blast to drive, and there is a 13 month or longer wait period,” BJ Motors, who are selling the vehicle. say. “The car is available for immediate delivery at our showroom in Houston, Texas.”

“The Atom is the first of some exciting developments from Ariel due to be released though 2008 and builds on the growing reputation that the company has for putting the passion back into driving and producing cars that are fun to drive as well as fast both on and off the track,” they add.

Built by TMI AutoTech, the vehicle was cared for by R3 Motorsports in California, being modified for track with added carbon fiber wing and splitter.

This Ariel Atom comes with two sets of wheels and one set of slicks. It has new nitron shocks and adjustable coilovers with Eibach springs for suspension. The Atom comes with wildwood upgraded 4 piston brakes and rotors.

The Ariel Atom 3 (with only 1,614 miles on the clock) is fitted with a Supercharged GM Eco-Tech 2.0-liter engine developing 300 horsepower and 250 lb.ft (339 Nm), Adjustable Suspension Package, and Lighting kit, as well as a modified roll cage for safety, fire suppression and kill switch.

You can check out the eBay listing here. The offer ends on April 26.