GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions Offer Exclusive 2007 Mercedes-Benz Donated by the Rolling Stones to Benefit the MusiCares Foundation

(MusiCares Foundation) --

WHO: GRAMMY Charity Online Auctionssm

WHAT: This online auction features a new 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 in black donated by the Rolling Stones available Nov. 7 through Nov. 17, 2006, at www.ebay.com/grammy, presented in partnership with Kompolt. All proceeds raised through this special auction will benefit the MusiCares(R) Foundation and its Hurricane Relief Fund, which has provided more than $3.5 million in financial assistance and instrument replacement to nearly 3,500 music people affected by the 2005 Gulf Coast disasters. Currently wait-listed, this fully loaded automobile comes with a certificate of authenticity and boasts:
-- massive 36-valve biturbo V-12 engine generating 510 horsepower
-- hand-polished wood trim throughout the cabin
-- Night View Assist night vision system
-- exclusive black leather upholstery
-- Distronic Plus cruise control
-- Parktronic with back-up camera
-- Keyless Go
-- six-disc CD/DVD changer
-- COMAND navigation system
-- hands-free communication system with voice control
-- harman/kardon LOGIC 7 14-speaker, 600-watt true digital 5.1 surround sound system
-- garage door opener
-- multi-contouring seats
-- To make this car even more fabulous, EMI has added a selection of Rolling Stones loot to the boot including the back catalog of CDs

WHEN: The auction runs Nov. 7 through Nov. 17, 2006. The mandatory prequalifying period is open now The MSRP is $139,900; bidding starts at $50,000

WHERE: www.ebay.com/grammy