From The National
By Shahzad Sheikh
For many car enthusiasts, their love affair began somewhere off the street - either at the cinema or sat in front of a television in the living room. Thrilling speed, screeching action and jaw-dropping stunts were often what sealed the deal for a lifetime of devotion towards an automotive wonderment.
For me it was the Lotus Esprit that James Bond drove in The Spy Who Loved Me, or Steve McQueen's 1968 390 Ford Mustang Fastback from Bullitt.
How easy is it to live that dream though? Is it possible to actually buy and own either a real car from the film or television sets or a replica of the famous motor? Turns out it's a lot easier than you think depending on how authentic you want to be. Unsurprisingly, cars that actually featured on film command a premium.
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