A sports car which appeared in a Jason Statham movie is set to sell for £260,000.
The 2004 Spyker C8 Spyder featured in the 56-year-old actor’s 2007 film War (Rogue Assassin).
The 186mph silver soft-top was driven by fellow actor Jet Li who was Brit star Statham’s rival in action thriller.
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The motor – which boasts a 4.2litre, V8 engine providing it with 395bhp – appeared in a high speed chase scene.
The car – one of just a handful ever made – is being sold by RM Sotheby’s at auction.
The Hollywood appearance has ramped up the value of the Spyker.
The model sold for about £162,000 when it was made 20 years ago.
It has also done just 17,075 miles – which is just 853 miles a year on average.
A Sotherby’s spokesperson said: “With only 121 examples of the C8 Spyder made, the open-topped sports car was known to enthusiasts as a thrilling alternative to supercars from rival marques.
“Yet the Spyker shot to cultural fame with numerous appearances in film, TV, and video games.
“The example offered here boosted Spyker’s cultural presence, particularly in North America, as it was driven in the 2007 blockbuster film, War.”
“Starring the internationally acclaimed actors Jason Statham and Jet Li, the Hollywood movie gave the C8 a starring role as it was piloted by Li in an exciting action sequence.
They added: “Built in February 2004, this stunning example was finished in metallic silver over a red leather interior, with extensive diamond-quilt stitching throughout.
“Desirably this example has the ever-popular propeller steering wheel, along with the extra air intake above the engine.
Matching its red interior is the mohair hood which is the more desirable ‘long’ design with rear buttresses, rather than the later ‘short’ hood.
“Importantly, this example is equipped with a more powerful Audi S8 engine while it features the beautiful 19-inch Aeroblade wheels, further adding to the aeronautical theme of the car.”
The auction, as reported by Need To Know, takes place in Monaco on 11 May.
