Fast & Furious and John Wick Cars Lead France’s Ultimate Movie Car Auction

At the center of the auction sits a true tuner-era relic: the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII driven by Paul Walker in 2 Fast 2 Furious.

Provenance is everything in movie car auctions; the exact film connection can multiply a vehicle's value. Two years ago, an R34 Skyline linked to Walker crossed the seven-figure threshold, setting expectations high for this Lancer and the other franchise lots.

John Wick, Drive, and Men in Black: star cars with character

Keanu Reeves' on-screen presence is tied to machine moments, and the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 used in John Wick: Chapter 2 is one of the auction's most evocative pieces.

The lot evokes the franchise's tone: sleek, dangerous, and purposeful. Other notable vehicles include a black Ford LTD Crown Victoria from Men in Black and the hero 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu from Drive, a car that stands as an emotional, cinematic anchor for Ryan Gosling's character.

French favorites: Taxi's turbocharged Peugeots

La Musée Pop Central also celebrates domestic cinema. The highly modified Peugeots from Luc Besson's Taxi series are cultural touchstones in France—part comedy, part adrenaline-fueled spectacle. Their inclusion demonstrates the museum's intent to represent both international and local automotive film history, not just Hollywood spectacle.

What this auction means for collectors and museums

Breaking up a collection is bittersweet. Museums and private collectors worldwide will be watching: some cars may relocate to institutions like The Petersen Automotive Museum or The Henry Ford, while others will vanish into private garages. Either outcome preserves the vehicles, but it disperses a rare opportunity to see these machines together.

“It's a good thing we got to see them all together before they were gone.” — Jonathan Ramsey, Car and Driver

How to approach bidding: provenance, condition, and future value

If you plan to bid, focus on three pillars: documented provenance, mechanical and cosmetic condition, and cultural value. Screen-used cars with paperwork and on-set photos command premiums. Replicas can be desirable but usually fetch lower prices than verified film cars. Consider long-term value: cars tied to iconic movie scenes tend to appreciate, particularly when a franchise sustains cultural relevance.

Final take: a rare moment for car and film lovers

This movie car auction is more than a set of sales—it's a redistribution of cinematic artifacts. Whether collectors repatriate the cars to American museums or they become private trophies, each vehicle carries a story. For enthusiasts interested in collector car auctions, owning a piece of film history is a tangible way to connect with the moments that shaped automotive imagination in cinema.