Two Iconic Transformers Are Auction Bound
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Autobots and Decepticons have been battling for Cybertron for decades in our bedrooms, books, televisions, and movie theaters. When it comes to picking my allegiance in the never-ending battle between good and evil, I have always sided with the Autobots.
If you are like me, then you are going to like the good news I have to share with you. Later this month, at the 2016 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, two key Autobots will be crossing the auction floor.
These are the two most recognized and loved Autobots in the Transformers series: Optimus Prime and Bumblebee!
Optimus Prime Front Fascia
Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime (Lot # 1325.1) is a heavily modified, 1992 Peterbilt 379 semi. It makes a big presence wherever it goes with its distinctive, over-sized exhaust stacks that generate a unique rumble. The truck is fully functional and it also has a real VIN number and title. The title is currently registered with Paramount Pictures, which adds a true celebrity to the lucky winner’s garage. As he is the leader of the Autobots in the Transformers franchise, Optimus Prime includes unique features like a mirror finished, custom aluminum bumper with matching aluminum wheels, tanks, and storage boxes. The truck also features an armor-like “headache rack” behind the extra-deep sleeper unit. To assist with the illusion that Optimus Prime is self-driven, the truck boasts dark tinted windows. The big-...
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