If you look at the photos I have uploaded, you will see that the movie production house has painted/labeled the tires as Goodyear when in fact, if you look closer, they are actually Avon racing slicks. In 1976 obviously Goodyear was the sponsor and supplier of tires. I believe I have been the best caretaker possible and now will allow someone else to have that first experience.Ī fun fact about the car is that it’s actually fitted with Avon race tires. In all honesty, I should have taken the car out and enjoyed the experience. This is one of those pieces that has been extremely important that I have kept identical to my acquisition right as the movie finished filming. Being that I collect historic cars and motorcycles but at the same time movie memorabilia, not everything ends up getting used. Lotusx (seller) To be honest I have always kept the Rush car as a beautiful centerpiece in my Los Angeles collection. Scene from the film highlighting the car and Niki Laudas return after being injured: The buyer is responsible for shipping, handling, and fees. Don't miss your opportunity to own a stunning example from one of the most iconic automotive films in history. The seller notes the vehicle was approved and granted permanent entry into the United States by the Department of transportation. During the shipping process, all fuel and fluids from the vehicle were drained, and the battery was removed. The vehicle is being offered in the exact condition as it was purchased directly from Ron Howard’s production house. Dimensions for the vehicle are 181” x 79” x 47” (460 cm x 200 cm x 120 cm). With some wear from film production, the car is still in remarkably good condition. During the late part of the 1976 season, Ferrari used the model 312T2 after regulations removed the "high" air box from earlier F-1 cars formally known as the "312T." The prop cars built for the film were highly authentic, and the mechanics working on the film stated that they had difficulty discerning the difference between the modern reproductions and the originals. Featuring foam padding and a red safety harness, the cockpit is simple and uncluttered. The vehicle wears its original slick tires used during production and a Ferrari-branded leather padded steering wheel. On the nose, both sides of the air intake, and both sides of the cockpit, Lauda's number "1" is applied in flowing white script, commemorating his victory the year before. In addition to the Ferrari-red paint scheme, logos for sponsors Heuer, Agip, and Goodyear adorn the vehicle. Location: Los Angeles County, California 91011Īvailable for auction is a prop Ferrari 312T2 Formula One car made for Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) in Ron Howard's racing biopic "Rush." The custom-built car is based on a Mygale chassis with a fiberglass body, aluminum front and rear wings, a 2-liter Duratec Ford engine with a dry-sump lubrication system, and a Hewland FT200 H pattern gearbox.
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