When we reported that Jesse’s VW Jetta from The Fast and the Furious had sold for $42,000 at auction, there was one detail we couldn’t help but notice: it actually had brake callipers. Yep, the infamous fake drilled brake disc cover things were nowhere to be seen, but that’s because the part of Jesse’s Jetta was played by more than one car. The good news is, if you really want the ‘no callipers’ car (or at least one of them, depending on how many featured in the film), it’s for sale!
Labelled on the slam panel as ‘bullet hit car #1’ it is - as you probably guessed - covered in bullet holes thanks to that nasty incident following the race Jesse lost thanks to VTEC and a $100,000 engine. Or something like that. Hyundai I10 Rear Brake Caliper
Everything under the bonnet of the Jetta on the other hand looks to be thoroughly boggo, although unlike the $42k car, this one has its humble 2.0-litre four-pot hooked up to a five-speed manual rather than a four-speed automatic. There’s a pair of Sparco bucket seats inside, and you even get Jesse’s very own wallet and chain, plus a signature from Chad Lindberg - who played the character - and a certificate of authenticity.
The price for all this? We’ve no idea, as no figure is listed. The $42,000 for the previous F&F Jetta should give you an idea, but we’re not sure if the bullet holes and those fake discs increase or lower the value…
Hat tip to Chris Pollitt
Well i understand why Jesse didnt stop at end of the race
In reply to by Miska Aho
and it only took you 15 years
In reply to by NicolasBMW
In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)
Did you read the article. It’s a different car
still has the bullet shots!
Braking fronm 62 mph with sandals until it stop fully ;p
In reply to by NicolasBMW
The Jetta is like the fast&furious series - he never stops
In reply to by Nissan 420sx
Wow. You just made me realize that this….This one stunt vehicle can be taken as symbolism for the franchise.
In reply to by Nissan 420sx
It’s also very symbolic because they’re always having to work on their cars, and you always have to work on a Jetta.
How am I gonna slow down now?
In reply to by JDMNoob
In reply to by JDMNoob
These things is going places
In reply to by rally2727
Well, it sure can go to places. No guarantees on stopping though.
Compressing Caliper Piston Looks like the owner is either going to buy calipers fast or destroy that e-brake.