The Lamborghini Leonardo DiCaprio’s character crashed in one of his most iconic roles is up for sale.
The versatile actor drove the high end car as part of his Oscar nominated performance as a corrupt stock broker in 2013’s The Wolf of Wall Street.
The 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Coupé used in the film is expected to go for somewhere between $1.5 million and $2 million at auction.
The Countach has been admired for decades for its scissor doors, wedge-shaped body, and sleek moves, has been a favorite of car aficionados since it was introduced.
The vehicle up for sale boasts a white interior and exterior.
For sale: The Lamborghini Leonardo DiCaprio ‘s character crashed in 2013’s The Wolf of Wall Street is up for sale. The 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Coupé is expected to go for somewhere between $1.5 million and $2 million at auction
It enjoyed 3 minutes and 11 seconds of nonstop thrills throughout the film, according to the auction house.
In one scene, Leo’s drug addled Jordan Belfort falls down the stairs and then drags himself to the car after taking too many drugs.
The high-end ride received a few bumps and bruises during the making of the movie, as it was supposed to have been totaled.
According to the seller’s description, ‘The Hero Car was used in the actual stunt sequences, which included swerving with its scissor door open, collisions with other vehicles, and hitting various objects such as a sign and a mailbox.’
It has been listed with Bonhams Cars.
The auction house has described it as ‘An undisturbed time capsule from one of Hollywood’s most infamously debaucherous films.’
‘The one and only Lamborghini hero car from #thewolfofwallstreet reemerges to join the Bonhams|Cars lineup at On The Grid: The Abu Dhabi Auction on 25 November.’
The Hero Car is just one of 658 vehicles produced in the 25th-anniversary lineup.
Time capsule: The high end ride received a few bumps and bruises during the making of the movie, as it was supposed to have been totaled. The auction house describes it as ‘An undisturbed time capsule’
Screen time: The car ‘enjoyed 3 minutes and 11 seconds of nonstop thrills’ throughout the film, according to the auction house
It was during made during the car’s final three years of production and is considered the most advanced version of the line.
One anniversary edition, not used in the film, sold for $738,000 in June 2022, according to Supercar Blondie.
The car comes with some mementos from the film, including a costume worn by Leo.
Mementos: The car comes with some mementos from the film, including a costume worn by Leo along with a director’s chair and clapboard — both signed by director Martin Scorsese, Leo, and co-star Margot Robbie
The package will also include a director’s chair and clapboard — both signed by director Martin Scorsese, Leo, and co-star Margot Robbie.
Bonus items include some crew hoodies, DVDs of the film, and, most importantly, letters of authenticity.
The auction will take place at on the Formula 1 grid at the spectacular Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
The sale will be streamed live and bids will be accepted in person or online.
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