You’ll Never Guess What These Halloween Classics Are Worth Today
Classic cars have always had a way of stealing the spotlight on the big screen, sometimes becoming just as memorable as the actors themselves. They may not always be the stars of the story, but they carry an ominous weight that adds to the atmosphere and keeps audiences on edge. With Halloween upon us, it’s the perfect time to revisit some of the most iconic classic cars from the genre and uncover what these haunting rides are worth today.
#5 – 1966 Ford Mustang – Misery (1990)
The first Stephen King entry to the list is the 1966 Ford Mustang seen in the 1990 film Misery. Before being trapped by his captor, Paul Sheldon, played by James Caan, drives a 1966 Ford Mustang through the snowy roads of Maine before crashing. Although his character may have survived, the screen used vehicle met its demise during production. Average market value is $35,783, while the top sale in the past five years soared to $235,000.
#4 – 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 – The Exorcist (1973)
Perhaps one of the most horrifying films to ever grace the silver screen, the 1973 film, The Exorcist featured a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5. Although the current average market price for this is now $27,307, the highest recorded sale in the past five years reached $100,108, showing that even a small role in a legendary film can add cultural weight to an already respected classic.
#3 – 1971 Plymouth Barracuda – Phantasm (1979)
Appearing in the super-natural horror film Phantasm, this black 1971 Plymouth Barracuda quickly became one of the most recognizable muscle cars in horror cinema. The movie-used car was reportedly sold by the film’s art director David Brown for just $2,500, but after that it disappeared and has never resurfaced, despite efforts from the film’s director. Although not screen-used, current base models average around $43,550, while the highest sale in the past three years climbed to $209,000.
#2 – 1932 Packard Light Eight Convertible Coupe – The Addams Family (1991)
It’s creepy, its kooky, its mysterious and spooky, it’s The Addams Family…1932 Packard 903 Eight Deluxe. Unlike some of the other entries on this list, this collector car still exists today and is proudly owned by classic car enthusiast Clint Moore.
It was showcased at Pebble Beach in 2023, a prestigious annual event also attended by Woodside Credit. While the movie-used Packard carries a unique collectible value, non-screen used versions of the model average around $68,475 in today’s market.
#1 – 1958 Plymouth Fury – Christine (1983)
Acting as not just a ride for the villain, but the villain itself, the 1958 Plymouth Fury seen in John Carpenter’s 1983 film Christine, has become one of the most infamous cars in not just horror, but movie history. A total of 24 Furys were built for filming, but many were destroyed during production, making the remaining cars incredibly rare and highly sought after by collectors. Today, surviving examples of the model, especially those tied to the film, can go for $275,000 at auction, with non-film used versions averaging $53,533 with a top sale of $68,000 in the last five years.
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Vehicle values from Classic.com.
