Earlier this week, the famous collector’s car auction Barrett-Jackson posted an article showcasing two gorgeous vehicles that will catch the attention of Transformers fans. Up for auction this January in Scottsdale, Arizona will be the actual vehicles of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee as seen on the silver screen!
Optimus Prime is offered to the highest bidder as seen in the first three live action films (Transformers, Revenge Of The Fallen, Dark Of The Moon). More info from Barrett-Jackson:
Like the movie character that it represents, Optimus Prime (Lot #1325.1) is big. It has real presence. Its shiny oversized exhaust stacks produce a rumble distinctive to its character. While the big truck doesn’t transform into a two-story synthetic military leader from Cyberton, it is a fully functional vehicle with a real VIN and title. As the title is even in Paramount Pictures’ name, you know you’re adding a true celebrity to your collection. Optimus Prime has some interesting features, including a mirror-finished custom aluminum bumper with matching aluminum wheels, tanks and storage boxes. Behind the extra-deep sleeper unit is an armor-like “headache rack.”
The Bumblebee is the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Resto-Mod as seen on the Age of Extinction film:
After its appearance on the silver screen, this particular 1967 Camaro selling at Barrett-Jackson has lived a charmed life as part of Michael Bay’s personal collection. This is no movie prop, though. It’s a running, driving car that can be enjoyed to the fullest. It’s also a full-fledged Resto-Mod Camaro with modern equipment and amenities wrapped in classic ’60s sheet metal. Resto-Mods are extremely popular these days, with similar Camaros selling for top dollar.
These two movie vehicles are sure to fetch top dollar, but if you’re in line for the auction and plan on making a bid for them … please do stop by to share some photos! Check out more images after the jump and read the full article here!
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