4 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: 1958 PLYMOUTH FURY “CHRISTINE”

January 6, 2015
Posted by Barrett-Jackson

This 1958 Plymouth Fury “Christine” is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January.

Stephen King’s 1982 novel and subsequent movie, both titled “Christine,” were about a 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury with a mind of its own. Approximately 20 ’58 Plymouths were used to make the film, but most were cheaper Belvederes and Savoys that were passed as Furys.

The majority of these cars were completely destroyed, discarded or otherwise disposed of to eliminate the studio’s liability, but one pristine “Christine” lived through. Thanks to a large-scale promotion including over 40,000 entries, one lucky fan, Scott Edminster, took home the fully restored 1958 Plymouth Sport Fury featured in the movie.

This 1958 Plymouth Fury “Christine” (Lot #2006) is still in perfect running order and contains a substantial paper trail to support its exclusivity. This piece of Hollywood history will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Ron Pratte’s prestigious collection of automobilia will kick off the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction beginning Saturday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. and running through Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Pratte’s vehicles first cross the block at 4 p.m. on Tuesday with lot numbers 2000 through 2109 and will continue with lot numbers 2500 through 2530 on Saturday, Jan. 17.