As Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky’s Record, the Rolls-Royce Gifted to ‘The Great One’ Hits the Market

31 years after Wayne Gretzky broke the NHL scoring record and was gifted a Rolls-Royce, his record falls—and the very same car is now offered for sale through RM Sotheby’s Sealed.

• Wayne Gretzky’s record-breaking 1994 Rolls-Royce Corniche IV, gifted after his 802nd NHL goal, is now for sale through RM Sotheby’s Sealed.
• The sale comes just days after Alex Ovechkin officially surpassed Gretzky’s long-standing NHL goal-scoring record.
• The black Corniche IV, bearing the plate “GOAL 802,” is a rare, well-documented example with just over 9,100 miles from new.
• This full-circle moment connects two hockey legends and offers collectors the chance to own a piece of NHL and automotive history.
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BLENHEIM, ONTARIO, CANADA – April 9, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –  In an extraordinary moment of timing, RM Sotheby’s announces the upcoming sale of Wayne Gretzky’s 1994 Rolls-Royce Corniche IV—gifted to The Great One after his historic 802nd career NHL goal—just days after Alex Ovechkin officially broke the long-standing goal-scoring record. The prized car will be offered through RM Sotheby’s Sealed platform, with bidding open now and closing on April 17.

On March 23, 1994, Gretzky scored his 802nd goal in a game against the Vancouver Canucks, surpassing the great Gordie Howe to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. A week later, the Los Angeles Kings honored Gretzky in a pregame ceremony by presenting him with a black 1994 Rolls-Royce Corniche IV bearing the license plate “GOAL 802.” A symbol of elegance and achievement, the Corniche was a fitting tribute to hockey’s greatest player.

Now, 31 years later, the record has finally fallen. Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday against the New York Islanders, officially surpassing Gretzky’s mark—an event Gretzky himself witnessed and celebrated from the stands.

“The timing is remarkable,” says Shelby Myers, Head of Private Sales at RM Sotheby’s. “Gretzky’s Corniche isn’t just a beautiful car—it’s a moment frozen in time, tied to one of the most iconic records in professional sports. The future value and collectibility of any great car is inextricably linked to its provenance, and this one will forever be associated with two of the greatest athletes to ever play the game. We believe it will stand as one of the most famous and culturally significant cars of its era.”

Coinciding with this monumental shift in NHL history, Gretzky’s Corniche IV is now being offered for sale by RM Sotheby’s. It marks not only a unique opportunity to acquire a celebrity-owned Rolls-Royce but also a tangible piece of hockey history, emerging just as the sports world reflects on the passing of the torch.

Originally delivered by Rolls-Royce of Beverly Hills and documented by its original registration card signed by the LA Kings’ then-CFO, this Corniche IV is chassis number X50019—one of the first examples from the updated 50000-series, and one of just 219 Corniche IVs built. Finished in dual black with vermillion pinstripes and trimmed in black leather with walnut veneers, it has covered just over 9,100 miles since new and was recently serviced and cosmetically refreshed.

As speculation swirls about whether Ovechkin will receive a similar honor—perhaps even a car of his own—this Corniche stands as a reminder of the legacy Gretzky built, and the benchmark he set for greatness.

About RM Sotheby’s

RM Sotheby’s is the world’s largest collector car auction house by total sales. With over 45 years of proven results in the collector car industry, RM’s vertically integrated range of services, from auctions (live and online) and private sales to estate planning and financial services, coupled with an expert team of Car Specialists and an international footprint, provide an unsurpassed level of service to the global collector car market. RM Sotheby’s is currently responsible for six of the top ten most valuable motor cars ever sold at auction.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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