Jacko’s chauffeur to auction unseen documentary given by the singer as a gift

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Michael Jackson’s former chauffeur is in line to receive an estimated £4 million when the VHS video featuring an unseen documentary of the King of Pop is auctioned later this month.

The chauffeur, who has asked to keep his identity secret, revealed that the legendary singer gave him the video as a bonus to reward him for his hard work in chauffeuring the star.

The footage is believed to have been filmed during Michael Jackson’s 1993 Dangerous World Tour which was filmed in Argentina. According to reports, the late singer was unhappy with the finished result and refused to use the footage, with the film crew responsible for the documentary all being sacked by Jackson as a result.

After Michael’s death in 2009, the chauffeur released a clip of the unseen documentary online, however the late star’s record label and family stepped in to stop any more leaks as they claimed exclusive rights to the footage. Although the chauffeur is unable to broadcast any of the film under American law, he is entitled to sell or transfer the material to a third party.

According to the Fame Bureau Auctioneers, who will be responsible for selling the unique item, the footage on the VHS is of a great quality and is especially exciting because of the close proximity of the cameras to Michael Jackson, and also the large number of cameras used to film the footage, giving a very in depth portrayal of the star.

The documentary has been given an estimated selling price of £4 million, although it’s likely to sell for much more.

Michael Jackson’s Rolls Royce Phantom on display as part of London exhibition

Michael's limo on display in London
Michael's limo on display in London

Michael's limo on display in London

Legendary pop star Michael Jackson is the subject of a massive exhibition in London. As part of the fascinating display which showcases a wide range of over 250 personal items belonging to the late star, Michael’s 1967 Rolls Royce Phantom will provide one of the focal points of the exhibition at the O2 arena complex.

The display is a celebration of the much-loved musician’s life and is a must-see for any Jackson fans. Other artefacts exhibited include a throne, crown and a portrait of Michael painted as a King, rather fitting for the King of Pop himself. Other iconic pieces which are instantly recognisable to fans are also on display including his sequinned glove, many of his show outfits and even the spooky costumes used in the Thriller video.

Other extremely personal artefacts include the hand-written lyrics to the 80’s hit song Beat It. The piece is written in black felt tip pen without a single correction. The Rolls Royce Phantom was reportedly a favourite of Jacksons and he would go out for rides around LA in the luxury limo, often accompanied by friend Elizabeth Taylor.

The exhibition opened at the same venue where Jackson had been scheduled to perform his epic comeback This Is It tour before his untimely demise in June of this year. The curator of the exhibition, Robert Santelli said, “We don’t have the concerts, we don’t have the man any more but what we do have is his legacy and that’s what this celebrates.”