--- title: "Somebody Claims They’ve Got the ‘Death Proof’ Dodge Charger, and It’s for Sale on eBay" description: "This shell of a Charger purportedly used in Quentin Tarantino's 2007 slasher flick and listed for $49K could be the real deal, but either way, it needs a powertrain." date: "2024-10-31" modified: "2024-10-31" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/somebody-claims-theyve-got-the-death-proof-dodge-charger-and-its-for-sale-on-ebay" categories: - "Culture" - "For Sale" - "News" --- # Somebody Claims They’ve Got the ‘Death Proof’ Dodge Charger, and It’s for Sale on eBay ![]() *\Fastadler via eBay\* Movie cars are always in high demand. Cars from the *Fast & Furious* franchise are especially hot items, for example. But what about something less glamorous? What about the gritty, murderous [Dodge Charger]() stunt car from Quentin Tarantino's *Death Proof*? Seller Fastadler on [eBay]() is currently selling what they claim to be the same 1969 Dodge Charger that Kurt Russell's character drove in *Death Proof*. And while it does indeed seem to be a black '69 Charger with a roll cage and a similar crash bar down the spine of its interior, there's no official claim to its movie fame in the listing. It isn't even the car used in the movie's iconic chase scene, as this one was supposedly never crashed. *The Drive* reached out to the seller for any documentation of authenticity but didn't hear back by the time of publishing. The description says that the seller bought the Charger in 2007 when the movie debuted, however it doesn't come with a title and is only sold with a bill of sale. As it stands, that leaves almost no way to verify its legitimacy. There is a photo of the funny duck hood ornament that adorned the villain's Charger, but that could just be something separate altogether. Without any way to establish provenance here, it just looks like a dusty, black '69 Charger. It doesn't even have the same skull and lightning bolt logo on the hood, as it does in part of the movie. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The seller is asking $49,900, which is a hefty price to pay for a stripped-out Charger without an engine, transmission, or even interior. That means the seller is really leaning on the car's movie star status to justify its price. On one hand, it's a listing that seems too oddly specific to lie about. This could be the real deal! But on the other, movie-prop collecting is a massive industry, with people and companies that specialize in verifying authenticity for stuff like this. It goes without saying, but if you're interested, you'd best do your homework. If it *is* the real deal, though, you'll be able to buy the rolling chassis of a car that was used briefly in Tarantino's arguably weakest flick for the same price as a brand-new [Dodge Challenger]() R/T Scat Pack. And then you'll have to give it an engine, transmission, differential, and the same livery as the Charger folks would actually recognize to convince people that it's the *Death Proof* car. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()