Cars featured in popular movies and television shows have real staying power. To prove it, automotive experts at Rerev conducted a study to uncover the top searched movie and TV vehicles of 2023 and then checked their prices on the eBay car market.
By analyzing data from Google Keyword Planner, a list of the most famous cars was compiled. Based on search popularity, their current eBay and original release prices were then determined to make the study more complete, officials noted.
The most popular movie car in 2023 is the Eleanor Shelby GT500 from “Gone in 60 Seconds,” with 841,000 searches each month. The high interest in this movie car is mirrored by its eBay selling price of $140,000, nearly 18 times its original value.
The second car on the list is the Pontiac Trans Am from “Smokey and the Bandit” with 670,000 monthly searches in 2023. Reflecting its staying power and iconic status in cinema, this car commands a price of around $80,000 on eBay.
The third most searched movie car is the Dodge Challenger from “Vanishing Point” with 323,000 searches each month. Having a significant role in the movie’s storyline, these Dodge models are currently priced at $70,000 on eBay.
In fourth place among the most searched movie cars is the DeLorean DMC-12 from “Back to the Future,” with 291,000 monthly searches. It averages $50,000 on eBay and is the most accessible collector’s item on the list. Despite its limited production of only 9,000 models, this car balances high popularity with affordability for collectors.
Ranked fifth on the list is the Dodge Charger from “The Fast and the Furious” that saw 208,000 monthly searches. As Dom’s signature car, it’s one of the franchise’s most recognizable vehicles. This iconic Dodge model is priced at $70,000 on eBay, similar to the Dodge from “Vanishing Point.”
Coming in sixth is the Mustang GT 390 from “Bullitt” with 196,000 monthly searches. Starring in one of the most popular car chases in cinema and known for its Highland green color, this Mustang now sells for $80,000 on eBay.
Seventh on the list is the Toyota Supra Mark IV from “The Fast and the Furious” with 189,000 monthly searches. Much like the Charger, the legendary orange Supra stands out as the franchise’s second most recognizable car and is priced at $75,000 on eBay.
Eighth position is taken by James Bond’s Aston Martin from “Goldfinger” and “Thunderball” with 168,000 monthly searches. Although being less popular by searches, the movie car is the most expensive on the list, averaging around $754,000 on eBay.
The ninth spot is held by the Plymouth Fury from “Christine” with 137,000 monthly searches. The car is priced at $90,000 on eBay, making it the fourth most expensive collectible car on the list despite its lower search ranking. Being the lead character of the movie and known for its red and white appearance in the horror classic, this famous car has become highly sought after by collectors.
The final position on the list is held by the BMW Z8 from James Bond’s “The World Is Not Enough” with 134,000 monthly searches. It’s the second most expensive car on the list, being sold for about $190,000 on eBay, just behind another Bond car, the Aston Martin. This is notable considering it’s the least searched among these iconic movie vehicles.
