Ferrari used in famous movie sells at auction for big money – but there’s a reason it didn’t sell for 50 times more | The Sun
A CLASSIC Ferrari used in a famous movie has sold at auction for big money, but there's a reason it didn't sell for more.
Cinephiles were shocked on discovering the car was going to be auctioned.
A replica of a Ferrari 250 GT California was used in the iconic 80s movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
The prop car has sold for a whopping £277,701 – and it doesn't even drive.
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A real 250 GT California could cost as much as £13million.
It was used in the scene when Cameron Frye (Alan Ruck) saw his father's beloved car get destroyed.
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The replica was up for auction with Heritage Auctions.
Real California Spyder models are one of the most desirable classic cars and can go for millions.
That's why producers had a highly detailed copy made by Modena Design & Development.
Dallas-based Heritage Auctions explained: "This 'crash car' was built and used solely for this memorable sequence as it hurled backwards through the glass of Cameron's father's garage falling to the ground below.
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"This 'car' is a prop and not a functioning automobile. There is no engine or drivetrain present."
The car has a fibreglass body bolted to a rolling chassis.
It's also kitted out with tan vinyl seats, a matte black fibreglass dashboard with instrumentation and a wood-trimmed steering wheel.
The patterned sweater vest worn by the actor Matthew Broderick throughout the film was also sold for £118,271.
People on facebook were amazed at the prop and its price.
One said: "Dear Santa, I've been good."
Another said: "OMG. My husband would be all over this."
A third pointed out: "Could you imagine? I mean, we’ve seen some cool cars. This is different."
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