From Steve McQueen’s Ford Mustang GT in Bullitt to Shia LaBeouf’s Chevrolet Camaro (Bumblebee) in Transformers, American muscle is hardly lacking for representation in the world of movie cars.
Still, even considering such blockbusters, few films are as impactful in their automotive presence as Quentin Tarantino’s 2007 Death Proof. With its matte black paint and infamous reputation, the starring Nova was more than a means to move the plot — it was a central character.
As it turns out, a Chevrolet purporting to have a connection to the film has recently surfaced for sale. And here’s the thing: it’s one among many legendary movie vehicles being sold off as part of a larger auction.
A Nova with notable connections
That’s because a car museum in Englewood, Colorado — Rodz and Bodz — has recently been forced to close its doors on account of a real estate development deal.
Since its founding as a prop house in 2017, the location has served as the home of countless iconic movie vehicles, and one of the stars of the collection is the 1970 Chevrolet Nova you see before you.