Charlie’s Angels Race Cars, ’69 Mercedes-Benz from "The Hangover" Up For Sale
Automobiles have long been a vital element on the big screen, even serving a starring role in movies and television series from time to time. Now, Mecum Auctions is giving car lovers a chance to own some famous vehicles when they offer 61 cars from the Cinema Vehicle Services Collection at the 23rd Original Spring Classic Auction, May 19-23, 2010, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Cinema Vehicle Services, located in North Hollywood, Calif., has been a major supplier of on-camera vehicles since 1976. The company has custom built vehicles for such television series as "A Team" and "The Dukes of Hazzard," as well as feature films like "Die Hard," "Terminator" and "Knight Rider." Cinema Vehicle Services is offering a select group of both its on camera-used vehicles as well as its private collection.
Among the vehicles set to cross the block during Mecum's five-day auction are four purpose-built race cars designed for Columbia pictures "Charlie's Angels" movie (Lots W255, W255.1, W255.2, W255.3). The tube chassis racers are powered by mid-mounted Chevrolet ZZ4 crate engines and automatic transmissions by Trans Axle Engineering. The cars, which are being sold on bill of sale as movie props, are not warranted as operational vehicles.
Mecum will also offer two 427 Shelby Cobra Kirkham Body Shells (Lots W188, W189) custom built for the 2008 movie "Iron Man." One aluminum shell was damaged, as planned, during the filming in the main scene showing Iron Man learning to fly. The second survived unscathed. Both Shelby Cobra shells will be sold on bill of sale.
The unmistakable 1973 Chevrolet El Camino (Lot W222) that played an omnipresent role in the NBC hit television series "My Name is Earl" will also go up for sale. Featuring red paint with a borrowed blue driver's door and primered hood, this El Camino is a genuine 454 automatic/air vehicle that has been maintained in peak running order. And fans of the recent blockbuster "The Hangover" will instantly recognize the 1969 Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet (Lot T261) developed as one of two "beauty" cars for the makers of this summer comedy. While it wasn't subjected to an endless stream of abuse like the film's actors, this Mercedes does enjoy the distinction of having taken Mike Tyson's pet tiger for a ride. It is scheduled to go up for bid Thursday, May 20, at 8:25 p.m.
The Original Spring Classic Auction features more than 1,750 vehicles and a variety of collectible neon signs and automobilia up for bid. To view a complete list, visit https://www.mecum.com. The auction, held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, will be broadcast live on Mecum's popular television series, "Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More" on HD Theater - Discovery Communications' first 24-hour high-definition cable network, offering compelling real-world and motorized content. It will take place in the Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion, with tickets available at the door for $15.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at https://www.mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
Schedule:
Original Spring Classic Auction
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E. 38th St.
Indianapolis, Ind. 46205
May 19-23, 2010
Price: $15
Vehicle Check-in:
Monday & Tuesday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Preview:
Gates open Wednesday through Sunday at 8 a.m.
Vehicle Auction:
Wednesday through Sunday - 10 a.m.
Auction will take place in the Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion. Cars will be displayed in four additional buildings and outside.
