After the death of O Rei Pelé, a rumor that many suspected of the best Brazilian player of all time was confirmed. In this note, after a long investigation, we tell you all the details. Also, there are photos!
Pelé went through a very complex moment before his final hour and it only came to light in the last few hours. With very advanced cancer and accompanied by his loved ones in the hospital where he died, the best Brazilian of all time fought until the last day and never stopped thinking about his classic cars. Unfortunately he passed away, but it was confirmed that he would just put his most beloved treasure up for sale to continue paying for his illness.
At 82 years old and an indelible story in the hearts of all soccer fans, O Rei Pelé was one of the players who made the most money at the time. It is true, the fortune billed by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and company is not comparable, but equally the 10 who won three World Cups with the Verdeamarela always had enough to indulge in certain luxuries. Among them, the classic cars that he had decided to abandon before he died. It was a well kept secret!
As Tork was able to investigate, the first car in Pelé’s life was a Volkswagen Beetle and it has a particular history. This car was a gift from a dealership in 1956, when he was barely 16 years old and he was already breaking it in Santos. Later, he bought several more: an Aero Willys 2600, a BMW Isetta and a Mercedes Benz W111 Limousine. Although his delicate state of health led him to make a decision that few understood before his tragic end.
While hundreds of news portals report on his delicate state of health, some confessed that O Rei Pelé chose to sell all his luxury cars. Clear, among them his first car, his most precious treasure that has almost no market value although at auction it could exceed 500 thousand dollars without problems.
In order not to compromise his children with the treatment, according to sources close to O Rei, the footballer wanted to get rid of some cars that he had in his garage to pay for his illnesses. Although of course, he did not get to do so and today the heirs plan to hold a solidarity auction with them. Yes, it’s a secret that Pelé took to the grave!
“There is another feeling, of strong gratitude for being able to share my pain with everyone. We received millions of messages of affection and solidarity, which filled our hearts with comfort and peace.“recounted Márcia Aoki, Pelé’s widow after his death and through an open letter also implying that several millionaires made themselves available. Equally, a giant’s pride would have made him sell his cars!
