Schwarzenegger Sells Signed Cars for California

Posted on Aug 26, 2009

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Here’s a, um, creative way to funnel some money into a broke state’s coffers: Hold a California-themed garage sale, starring actor-turned-Gubernator Arnold Schwarzenegger. The governor has added a personal touch to some bigger-ticket items, such as automobiles, by signing them in an effort to clear out the state’s storage sheds and bring in the cash. What’s next, a Golden State bake sale?  —KA

Los Angeles Times:

Need a 2001 Ford Focus wagon with 110,059 miles and Schwarzenegger’s autograph on the visor? Someone did, offering the high bid of $1,625.01 for the old state car as of Tuesday afternoon. The governor got the idea to sign the visors from one of nearly 1 million people who follow him on Twitter, and he jumped on it.

“I look forward to selling these signed cars and making some $ for California,” the governor tweeted last week as he autographed the visors.

“It’s an innovative idea,” said the governor’s spokesman, Aaron McLear. “We’re always happy to listen to the people about ways in which we can run government more efficiently.”

The state began selling unneeded or unclaimed items online last week and is holding a two-day auction of 6,000 more on Friday and Saturday at a Sacramento warehouse.

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