The auction for the 1977 Chevy Camaro ended last month and sold to the winner for US $40,100.01, the proceeds went to the Fisher House Foundation, a charitable organization. I wonder what other props and vehicles were sold off to the public. Usually these kind of things are locked away, especially since there will be a sequel.
As a big Transformers fan, it would be real cool to own a prop car from the film and help out a charity at the same time. Here are the details for the vehicle:
Screen Used Bumblebee 1977 Yellow Chevy Camaro
Here it is, the ultimate Transformers item! This is the real 1977 Yellow Chevy Camaro that appears onscreen as the central character “Bumblebee” throughout the movie! This is Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car and is one of the most important hero items in the film. This Camaro is in overall good running condition with extensive upgrades throughout. The vehicle has a rebuilt V8 engine with a modified high rise double pump carburetor and modified headers. The Camero has an automatic transmission, power steering, with “Craigers” wheels up front and “American” wheels in the back. The dash has been modified with new gauges, a spruced up interior, and the “Autobots” logo on the steering wheel! The car comes with a title from the State of Oklahoma.
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime chance to own “Bumblebee”, a truly unique piece of movie memorabilia that will make you the envy of movie enthusiasts and Transformers fans everywhere!
What totally caught me off guard was some of the questions that were asked. Not sure if they were put there as a joke but it had me shaking my head a bit. Click on the picture below to see a larger version. Here’s the link to the original Ebay auction page, check it out but I’m not sure how long Ebay will keep it up.
Posted on August 4th, 2007 by Leo
Filed under: Lucid Thoughts
I’d personally want the new Camero
Besides why wasn’t bumblebee a VW Beetle? I could of sworn the toy of him I have is one….
Same I would loveeee that new camero. i want that camero with the same orange color to.
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The new Camaro looks awesome.
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You can always get a kick out of the questions you get from people who want to bid on eBay items. I have seen some good ones before. I just don’t see the value of owning this car. But I guess $40,000 isn’t too bad and the money goes to charity, so that’s cool.
That would be pretty cool to own the car from Transformers. Personally, I’d go for the older Camaro than the newer one. I can just imagine how cool my kids would feel pulling up to school in Bumblebee!
The new Camaro is nice but I can see it look dated very fast. The classics will always be my favorite
Indeed, they’re deemed classics for a reason - nothing like pullin’ up on an old T-bird that looks brand new…
I’m fortunate to live in an area near the NASCAR track in Texas - and with that came all the car enthusiasts in the area….nice Sunday driving around here - I’ve even seen an old Model T around, yellow
40k? Geez… I could think of other things to buy with that
See I think the same..
Some mixed emotions about it though… because if you look at other items that get sold from movies, they are usually way more expensive.
But, I wouldn’t buy it for $40k …. there is no re-sell value in that.
rofl at those ebay questions. I wonder how old those kids were, probably like, six years old judging by the spelling. Absolutely ridiculous.
As for that Camaro, I myself love the classics as well, and I guess I wouldn’t mind having that car myself. Although I would rarely ever drive it. Either that, or upgrade a few more parts here and there. Since this car is so popular I get worried about leaving it in the parking lot in public. So I feel better just leaving this car in the garage at most.
Then again, I’ll probably drive it when it’s absolutely necessary.
Yeah, $40 grand is a bit steep but, if you’re a big Transformers fan, it would be the ultimate collector’s item. Especially if they end up making a whole series of successful Transformers movies. If not, then the car is still a classic and can be fully restored.
yeah I say it’s a waste of 40k, now if that is nothing to you then its good to give money to charity and actually get something out of it
1977? 1967 was a far better year for Camaros, and more valuable…