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Some like it hot— and others like it vintage.
Marilyn Monroe‘s 1956 Ford Thunderbird is going up for auction atJulien’s Auctionson Nov. 17 in Los Angeles and online. The car — which could rake in between $300,000 and $500,000 — belonged to the screen siren from 1955 to 1962, according to a press release.
The auction house’s CEO Darren Julien said in a statement, “Once in a while something comes along that has a powerful magic about it, a charisma, because of everything and everyone associated with it. This wonderful black Ford Thunderbird is not only part of automotive history but comes with an aura of glamour, romance and tragedy of a true Hollywood legend.”
He added, “It will make the centerpiece of any classic car collection and be an object of fascination to millions.”
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According to the press release, the car is believed to have been a gift from photographerMilton Greeneto Monroe. His wife Amy Greene said in a statement, “Marilyn liked to drive. We’d take the convertible and with the top down, we’d go sailing along the highway. We both liked to feel the wind in our faces and the warmth of the heater on our legs.”
Monroe gave the car to John Strasberg, directorLee Strasberg‘s son, on his 18th birthday, not long before shedied at age 36of anapparent drug overdoseon Aug. 5, 1962.
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Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe.
Julien’s Auctions noted that the vehicle had an attitude as chic as its owner did: “It was a powerful car for its time with a 225 horsepower V-8 engine and a top speed of 113 MPH. This car features its complete dual, through the bumper exhaust system and gives a deep throaty roar at speed — adding to its ‘va-va voom’ personality.”
source: people.com
