The Toyota Supra from the movie Fast & Furious was auctioned in Las Vegas for $ 550,000. The car was driven by Paul Walker.
Las Vegas (USA) – This Toyota is one of the most popular models of the Japanese car manufacturer, and it appeared in one of the world’s most popular film series: We are talking about the Toyota Supra, which was driven in the first two “Fast & Furious” films by Paul Walker († 40) . Now the car has been auctioned for a record amount.
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Paul Walker († 40) at a cinema premiere just six months before his death in November 2013. © dpa / epa / Will Oliver
A buyer paid 550,000 US dollars (the equivalent of a little more than 460,000 euros) for the original Toyota Supra from 1994. Production of the popular car ceased only four years later.
In the first part of “Fast & Furious” (2001) he was seen in orange paint with “Nuclear Gladiator” graphics on the sides. In the second part, “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003), the same vehicle also played a role, but then in a different livery.
At the wheel was none other than film star Paul Walker, who achieved worldwide fame with these films and who died in a tragic car accident in 2013.
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For collectors of exotic cars, movie props and things that belonged to celebrities, this auction in the US state of Nevada was worth a visit for that reason alone. And that was shown by the record proceeds that the car achieved.
Only one vehicle was previously sold that was used to film the stunts of this Toyota. This achieved Fox News according to at least 185,000 US dollars (almost 155,000 euros).
But this Supra has been restored to the same condition as it was once driven by Walker. This is evidenced by a certificate of authenticity.
It confirms that the Bomex front spoiler and side skirts are the same as in the first F&F film – just like the TRD-style bonnet, the APR aluminum double rear spoiler, the 19-inch motorsport tuning rims and the “Lamborghini Diablo Candy Orange Pearl Effect” paintwork.
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After shooting the first film, the car was converted for the second blockbuster. Apparently the set was concerned with cost-effectiveness back then. After the two outings, the car was restored to its factory condition.
Eddie Paul from the “Shark Shop” in El Segundo (California) was responsible for the design of the first Hollywood flick.
The sale was made by its own account, the world’s largest auction house for collector’s cars Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, carried out.
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