Bruce Willis Muscle Cars Hit the Auction Block
The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture. So it comes as no surprise to us that Bruce Willis, a mega star who has also made an impact on American life and culture, is offering his American muscle car collection for sale at this venue. Also there was no surprise in the line up of cars in the Bruce Willis collection; they are just what you would expect the Die Hard persona to own. Check them out and you’ll see what we mean.
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
A gift from his then wife Demi Moore, it received a thorough restoration and retains its original 283cu-in engine delivering 220hp, has Powerglide transmission, front disc brakes, power booster, power steering, and comes with both soft and hard tops. (Est. $70,000/$90,000)
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Considered the most desirable year-model Corvette in history, this 427cu-in big block offers 435hp and takes off like it’s turbocharged when the second set of Holley 2-barrel carbs comes on line. Like all of Willis’ cars, it has extras like power brakes, power steering, Cragar S/S alloy wheels, and an Alpine 5-CD changer in the glove box with an infrared remote so it doesn’t detract from the otherwise stock appearance or require removal of the original AM-FM radio. (Est. $110,000/$150,000)
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
This gorgeous, essentially stock car with 400cu-in V8 engine and 330hp is fully equipped with factory A/C, front disc brakes with power assist, power steering, 4-speed manual transmission (recently rebuilt), dual exhausts, Power Flex fan, twin hood scoops, and its original radio which has been augmented by an Alpine stereo system whose custom speakers are tucked into the back of the car. (Est. $30,000/$50,000)
1968 Shelby Mustang GT 500 Convertible
The perfect, updated convertible version of the iconic car that launched Steve McQueen through the streets of San Francisco in the classic movie Bullitt. Willis had leading professionals exhaustively rework the engine to 468cu-in delivering 570hp! A full mechanical restoration included drivetrain, suspension, body and cosmetics to the utmost degree. The list of add-ons is staggering but what’s most interesting about this sexy powerhouse is that there are only two visual hints that this car isn’t stock: the polished Cragar S/S alloy wheels and, when seen in motion, a controlled suspension that informs onlookers that this is a serious driver’s car.
(Est. $150,000/$175,000)
1969 Dodge Charger
Having a Bullitt-style Mustang that McQueen’s character drove meant that Willis needed a Bullitt Charger that the bad guys drove. This 2-door hardtop has a 440 engine bored and stroked to 502cu-in offering 700hp, along with all the extras like Aries pistons, Edelbrock heads and intake manifold, Holley carbs, Flowmaster exhaust, Mopar 4-wheel disc brakes, Hydroboost assist, power steering, Perfect Fit A/C, Alpine stereo, and much, much more. (Est. $50,000/$70,000)
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It must be hard to hes Muscle Car, if I had the cash I would never sell.
yeah those were some serious muscle cars, my fav is the 69 charger, but of all muscle cars, my favorite is the 1969 chevy yenko camaro 427
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