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31
July
2017
Top 10 Most Expensive Movie Cars
No.10 DeLorean DMC-12
In the film Back To The Future
Price: $541,000
The car that sent Marty McFly on a time-traveling adventure, the DeLorean DMC-12 became an instant hit. Only seven of these models were built. One of which was sold at an auction in 2011 for $541,000. The proceeds went to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, a non-profit organization founded by Michael J. Fox. The actor who played McFly and is now suffering from this terrible disease.
No.9 Chitty Chitty Car
In the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Price: $805,000
The Chitty Chitty car may just have been a prop for a film titled Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, but it could be driven around.
The story revolves around Potts, his family and his flying car called Chitty Chitty. The car was initially planned to be put on auction but after a couple of failed attempts, arrangements were made and Chitty Chitty was sold for $805,000.
The story revolves around Potts, his family and his flying car called Chitty Chitty. The car was initially planned to be put on auction but after a couple of failed attempts, arrangements were made and Chitty Chitty was sold for $805,000.
No.8 1969 Shelby Mustang GT500
In the film Gone in 60 Seconds
Price: $1 Million
The main target of grand theft auto expert Memphis Raines in the film Gone In 60 Seconds, this 1969 Shelby Mustang GT500 is worth stealing . Under the beautifully designed American car exterior is a powerful 400-horsepower engine. Nicknamed Eleanor, three of cars were built for the film,but only one survived. It netted $1 million when it was sold in 2013.
No.7 1929 Duesenberg Model J
In the film Spinout, 1966
Price: $1.2 Million
Classic car in the classicmovie, and a classic leading man make the 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton a sought after vehicle prop. Appearing in the 1966 movie Spinout that stars music icon Elvis Presley, this car got a huge amount of screen time. T
The car was sold for more than $1.2 million at an auction in 2011.
The car was sold for more than $1.2 million at an auction in 2011.
No.6 Porsche 911S
In the film Le Mans
Price: $1.37 Million
In the 1971 movie Le Mans, McQueen was a natural behind the wheel of his Porsche 911s during the opening scenes. Aside from being an actor, McQueen was also an amateur racecar driver and had an extensive collection of classic roadsters and sports cars. His Porsche 911s fetched over $1.37 million in an auction back in 2011.
No.5 Aston Martin DB5
In the film Goldfinger
Price: $4.6 Million
The car appeared in the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger, which stars the young and dashing Sean Connery. Only two were made for the film. The one gone forever after it was stolen and the other now in display at Union Savings Bank’s president Harry Yeaggy’ private museum.
No.4 Batmobile
In the Batman, TV Series
Price: $4.62 Million
Redesigned and customized Ford Lincoln Futura.
This Batmobile is perhaps the most popular TV car of all time. 47 years after the show ended, the car managed to bag $4.62 million at an auction in January 2013.
This Batmobile is perhaps the most popular TV car of all time. 47 years after the show ended, the car managed to bag $4.62 million at an auction in January 2013.
No.3 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona
In the movie Redline 7000
Price: $7.25 Million
Shelby Cobra Dayton Coupe that appeared in the 1965 film Redline 7000.
This classic racer has another claim to fame – being the only American car to beat a Ferrari in a race. Like any other car from McQueen’s collection placed in auction, the 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe bagged a fortune. But the final price of $7.25 million blew everyone away.
This classic racer has another claim to fame – being the only American car to beat a Ferrari in a race. Like any other car from McQueen’s collection placed in auction, the 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe bagged a fortune. But the final price of $7.25 million blew everyone away.
No .2 1961 Ferrari 250 GT
In the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Price: $10.9 Million
Delving on the story of Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick), his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), the film’s car also became an icon. In 2008, the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider used in the movie was bought by radio personality Chris Evans, who had to shell out $10.9 million for the car.
No.1 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf
In the movie Le Mans
Price: $11 Million
Driven by the actor during the filming of Le Mans in 1971, this racer was only given a few moments in the movie. Despite the very short exposure, the car easily captured the hearts of car enthusiasts alike. It was an actual race car that participated at the 1968 Le Mans Endurance Race and Daytona.
