Fast and Furious: Paul Walker’s “10-second car” sold for over Rs 4 Crore in auction
Team Udayavani, Jun 22, 2021, 12:46 PM IST
Paul Walker is immortalized by the fans for his role in the ‘Fast and Furious’ movies. His “10-second car” from the first Fast and Furious movie, a 1994 Toyota Supra was up for auction and it was sold for $550,000 (over Rs 4 crores).
The car has also featured in the second movie: 2 Fast 2 Furious. It was built by Eddie Paul at The Shark Shop in El Segundo, California. It features the legendary twin-turbo 3.0-liter 2JZ-GTE engine, “Nuclear Gladiator” graphics by Troy Lee Designs, a Bomex body kit, APR racing wing, 19-inch Racing Hart M5 wheels, a momo steering wheel, and a number of gauges, reports Hypebeast.
The one downside of the car is a 4-speed automatic where the shifter knob was added into the interior for the sake of the movie.
SOLD! The "10-second car" has crossed the block selling for a record-breaking $550,000! Driven by actor @RealPaulWalker and featured in two of "The Fast and Furious" films, this 1994 #ToyotaSupra proved to be an icon of car culture. @TheFastSaga @Toyota #Supra pic.twitter.com/GNJnGh0AmL
— Barrett-Jackson (@Barrett_Jackson) June 20, 2021
As per reports, the winner of the auction along with the car will get comprehensive documentation that includes a certificate of authenticity. Report further states that a lot of interior look from the movies has been kept intact. It has also been equipped with aftermarket gauges, a steering wheel, blue seats, and a head unit.
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