“I can’t say for certain whether it was taken unlawfully or not, but that’s the type of situation we often encounter,” Eastland reflects while sharing the anecdote. “Ultimately, it could have turned out to be much more challenging.”
After acquiring the vehicle from a used car dealership in Riverside, he had to dismantle it—something he acknowledges was “like a sacrilege.” Nonetheless, Eastland contends that fans of Lamar’s music and enthusiasts of the GNX would “need to witness the actual car, not a low-quality replica” during the halftime performance on Sunday.
Yet, I have to inquire, is it possible to reassemble the car? Unfortunately, no. It could join Lamar on tour, Eastland explains, but its days as a legal vehicle for the roads are finished. He considers himself fortunate to have purchased the GNX before its appearance in the halftime show dramatically increases its market value. “I’m convinced the price for these will soar for a period of time.”
Lamar, along with the GNX, is now a part of history.
