Action movie hero Bruce Willis is taking three cars to Las Vegas next weekend where they will be sold at no reserve at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction at Mandalay Bay. Included in the collection is a 1967 Corvette Convertible equipped with a 427/435 Tri-Power L71 V8.

The Corvette was purchased by Bruce in El Paso, Texas during the filming of the 1996 movie "Last Man Standing". Following the production, he shipped the corvette to Sun Valley, Idaho where it served as his summer driver.

The Corvette has seen some customization as celebrities are wont to do with their rides. This 67 midyear was repainted in the original Marlboro Maroon color by Performance Paint in Torrance, Ca. Polished Cragar S/S wheels, Michelin blackwall tires and an Alpine 5-CD changer in the glove box complete with infrared remote round out the options.

The Corvette last saw the auction block in October 2008 where it was offered by Bonhams at the California Classic auction held at the Petersen Automotive Museum. While the estimate on the Sting Ray was $110,000-$150,000, the car failed to meet the reserve and went unsold. The high bid for the Corvette was undisclosed.

In addition to the '67 Corvette, Willis is also offering a black 1968 Pontiac Firebird and a dark blue 1988 Lincoln Limousine that was used during the filming of his breakout movie, "Die Hard".

"Bruce Willis has owned some great American iron," said Barrett-Jackson Chairman/CEO, Craig Jackson. "Cars like his 1967 Corvette and '68 Firebird helped define an era of motoring in this country that was built around power. The Lincoln Limo also tells a story as it was used during Bruce's most iconic film."

"These cars are special in that they correspond with important moments in Bruce's life, both personally and professionally," added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. "Like most collectors today, Bruce enjoys his cars. I imagine he has his eye on one or more street-ready muscle cars to replace the three vehicles he's selling at Barrett-Jackson."

The Corvette is scheduled to be sold on Saturday, October 10th. The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction will be televised by SPEED TV.

Source:
Barrett-Jackson

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