Full-Size Running 1970 Chevy Nova Death Proof Car

Sold Stock #38146 | Sold Nov 4 2014

DEATH PROOF (2007)

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Full-Size Running 1970 Chevy Nova “Death Proof” Car

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A running 1970 Chevy Nova driven by Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell) in Quentin Tarantino’s entry in the Grindhouse double-bill Death Proof. Aptly named “Death Proof,” this vehicle was designed to survive any impact. The car was created and driven on screen by sadistic Stuntman Mike, who used the intimidating vehicle to stalk and terrorise young women.
This is the main filming car used in close-up and dialogue scenes. There were seven Novas used in production, but only two survived. One was gifted to stunt driver Buddy J. Hooker after the production wrapped, and this car was retained by the production company, which later sold it on to a private collector.

Featured heavily in the film’s opening act, the vehicle has been fully upgraded for use with an array of under-the-hood modifications. An intentionally rough-looking lock, operated by hydraulics, is fitted on the inside of the driver’s door. A matte black paint finish has been applied to the car’s body, which has a skull and crossed lightning bolt design on the bonnet. There is a hole from the engine bay through the dash for air cooling while filming. The vehicle also still has the production-used towing rig installed for shooting in motion. All parts were intentionally aged and rusted for production then sealed with a clear coating, with untreated rust holes still present in the bottom of the car’s boot compartment.

This Nova remains in a visually very good condition with only minor cracks and wear to the vehicle’s paintwork and is in a running condition. The vehicle is supplied with a certificate of authenticity from Trouble Maker Studios, signed by production designer Steven Joyner and head prop fabricator Jeff Poss.

Although the engine still runs, no warranty is made or implied as to its road worthiness. Dimensions: 480 cm x 185 cm x 135 cm (190” x 72½” x 52½”)

£20,000-30,000

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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