The thrill that comes with watching movies such as Fast & Furious, James Bond and The Expendables is perhaps the extreme performance of the cars showcased there in. The good news is that you no longer have to dream about being in such cars since movie cars like the Mitsubishi Evo VII driven by Paul Walker in the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious are available on sale today.
There are still plenty of movie prop and replica cars to be had right now, starting from a much more affordable $8,000. Let’s take a look at 7 of the best movies cars you can own right now.
1971 Detomaso as seen in ‘Fast 5
The Detomaso was featured in the recent movie Fast 5. For sale are not one but two of these rare and imposing autos. For your money you’ll get a 1971 and 1972 version, one of which is little more than a husk and the other should be mostly intact although I’d stop quite a long way short of calling them concourse condition.
Currently, the cars are up for auction on eBay are expected to fetch as much as $50,000. Get your bid in while you can as these bad boys only have 2 days to go, times-a-ticking! Check it out here.
1966 Lincoln Batmobile as seen in ‘Batman’
The 1966 Lincoln Batmobile currently on sale is a replica, not the real deal. This is because the original car sold for a $4.6 million when it went up for auction. Regardless of being a replica, the car still has all the same features and specifications as the car that was used in the movie. The finishing is also excellent, so you would not have to dig deep into your pocket in order to restore its aesthetic appeal.
Yours for the small sum of around $100,000, sadly no cape is included in the sale. Find it here.
Cadillac Convertible as seen in ‘The Pink Cadillac’
The Cadillac Convertible is the actual Cadillac that was used in the 1987 film, The Pink Cadillac. Whilst the body has been restored, it has still managed to retain its original film features such as the under-chassis camera mount. This classic car is currently selling for $88,000, a bargain when you consider how many inches of car your getting and you’ll certainly stand out from the crowd and that’s priceless.
Interested? Here’s the link.
Lotus Esprit SE as seen in ‘Pretty Woman’
If you watched the movie, Pretty Woman, you must have fallen head-over-heels for the 5-speed manual Lotus Esprit SE. One of the things that make this particular Lotus a must-have is the fact that it is not only the actual Lotus Esprit SE used in the film, but it is also the Lotus that was used by Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander. Therefore, if you would like to own and drive the car that was featured in the film that kick started Julia Robert’s film career, consider buying the Lotus Esprit SE.
Not pricing info on this one but needless to say, if you need to know, well you probably can’t afford it. You can find the car throughhere.
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback as seen in ‘Bullitt’
The 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback from Bullitt is another must-have movie car. Even though it is a replica, it still showcases most of the features that were built into the original model and is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. It’s also sure to drop jaws when you explain how much you paid for this one as you’ll be paying a not insignificant $144,000 dollars for the privilege, well you could always get a car loan.
Still interested? Check it out then.
1981 Delorean as seen in ‘Back To the Future’
You may recognize the 1981 from a certain feature film called ‘Back to the Future’. Although the original car was sold in an auction, the replica is just as impressive! It boasts all the features that were incorporated into the original version. So if your keen for some time travelling, hover boarding action the then get ready to pony up $44,700 for this quality imitation.
See sales page here.
1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am as seen in ‘Knightrider’
Finally, the 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, featured in the Knightrider series, is another collectible movie car. Although a replica, the 1982 Pontiac Firebird still looks and feels like the original 1982 Pontiac used in the movie. The vehicle features an automatic transmission system and a 5.0 liter engine. Whilst it may lack the artificial intelligence from the series and we dare say it’s *probably* not bulletproof, it still has the look and the feel and for what could be a steal at $8,399 (so far) that’s enough right?
Check out the Ebay auction here.
About the author:
Louis Rix is the co-founder of Car Finance 247. He has over 10 years’ experience in the car finance industry and has a passion for business and marketing. In his spare time there’s nothing he enjoys more than browsing the used car classifieds for hidden gems!
