If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a piece of movie history—and not just a signed poster or replica prop, but the actual metal that burned rubber on-screen—Bonhams has your kind of blockbuster. Between November 21 and 28, the auction house is hosting The Movie Cars Collection from Paris, a once-in-a-lifetime sale of some of the most recognizable vehicles ever to appear on film.

The collection features around 50 cars and 19 cinematic artifacts, most of them with no reserve. These aren’t promotional replicas built for mall tours—they’re genuine, camera-ready machines that have shared scenes with stars like Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Keanu Reeves, and even Will Smith. Bonhams has done its homework, clearly labeling which vehicles were used on set and which were later stunt or show cars. The result? A lineup that reads like a Hollywood car hall of fame.

The Headliners: Fast, Furious, and Unforgettable

Leading the charge is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII, the very same silver-and-blue hero car driven by Paul Walker’s Brian O’Connor in 2 Fast 2 Furious. Bonhams expects this piece of tuner royalty to fetch between €250,000 and €500,000. It’s reportedly the only genuine Evo used in the film, complete with a 335-horsepower heart and all the street-racer attitude that defined early-2000s car culture.

Not far behind in fan appeal is a 1970 Dodge Charger from Fast & Furious 7. While it’s not the original car from the 2001 film, it was used during the rooftop garage sequence and remains a true on-screen veteran. Purists may flinch at the modern Chevy LS3 V8 swap under the hood, but there’s no denying it still looks—and sounds—like pure Dom Toretto thunder. Expected hammer price: €150,000–€250,000.

And because one Charger is never enough, the auction also includes the “Off-Road” version from the same film, lifted and ready to rumble through cinematic chaos. Think of it as a muscle car that took one too many protein shakes.

The Continental Shift: John Wick’s Mustang and More

Action fans with a taste for something American yet more refined will appreciate the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 from John Wick: Chapter 2. It’s one of five cars built for the production, and the fourth used in filming—specifically during the brutal opening chase sequence. With its battered elegance and movie-proven stamina, Bonhams pegs it at €100,000–€200,000.

There’s also a 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu from Drive, the stoic, sun-bleached machine that Ryan Gosling’s silent antihero used to cruise the neon-lit streets of Los Angeles. Estimate: €60,000–€80,000—not bad for something that doubled as both a getaway car and a character study in minimalism.

Sci-Fi Icons and Cult Classics

Bonhams didn’t stop at tire smoke and stunt scars. The sale also honors sci-fi and satire, with rarities like Gene Winfield’s 1982 “Everyman’s Car” from Blade Runner, expected to fetch €20,000–€30,000, and the Police Cruiser from Back to the Future Part II in the same price range.

Fans of dystopian humor can even bid on the absurd SUX 6000 from RoboCop—a fiberglass parody of Detroit excess, valued between €30,000 and €50,000. For those who prefer alien chases over corporate dystopias, there’s the 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria from Men in Black, the very government-issued ride that chauffeured Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones through encounters of the extraterrestrial kind. Estimated at €20,000–€40,000, it’s probably the only car here with a known history of “neuralyzing” its passengers.

European Flavor: Peugeot, BMW, and a Touch of Nostalgia

France takes a proud bow with two icons of Gallic cinema: the 1999 Peugeot 406 V6 from Taxi 2—valued at €70,000–€120,000—and the Peugeot 407 from Taxi 5, a relative bargain at €3,000–€6,000. The 406, in particular, is a national treasure—equal parts taxi and time capsule of late-’90s French car culture.

Rounding out the European offerings is a 1995 BMW 750i, a lovingly crafted homage to the gadget-laden 750iL from Tomorrow Never Dies. Though not a screen-used Bond car, it’s a convincing tribute to Pierce Brosnan’s Q-enhanced ride, with a very approachable estimate of €15,000–€20,000.

The Batmobile and the General Lee: Legends Reimagined

No cinematic car collection would be complete without Gotham’s most famous ride. Bonhams delivers with a 1992 Warner Batmobile “1989”, styled after Tim Burton’s gothic masterpiece and used in the Batman Stunt Show at Six Flags Great Adventure. It’s a full-size, fan-service machine with an expected price tag between €70,000 and €100,000.

And, in a blaze of orange nostalgia, the auction also features the 1968 Dodge Charger “General Lee” from The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). This genuine film-used car wears its signature hue proudly and is predicted to bring €120,000–€160,000.

Popcorn, Petrol, and Provenance

Bonhams’ Movie Cars Collection from Paris isn’t just an auction—it’s a time capsule of cinematic horsepower. Whether your dream garage includes a JDM legend, a Hollywood muscle car, or a sci-fi relic, this event is a rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of movie magic.

And in a world where so many movie “props” are CGI pixels, these cars are the real deal—steel, gasoline, and a dash of Hollywood stardust.

If you’ve got the means, this might be your moment to bring a bit of the silver screen home. Just be ready for your driveway to turn into a film set.

Source: Bonhams