This famous movie car's replica is now up for grabs
What's the story
The Wagon Queen Family Truckster, the iconic car from the 1983 movie National Lampoon's Vacation, is up for sale. The vehicle, a replica of the original seen in the film, has been modified and road-tested. It was put on auction by Bring A Trailer and will be available until September 23. The seller has given a detailed description of its condition and modifications.
Vehicle details
It is based on a 1989 Ford LTD Country Squire
The Wagon Queen Family Truckster, a replica based on a 1989 Ford LTD Country Squire, is modeled after the car driven by Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation. It features faux wood paneling, eight headlights, and a shiny Metallic Pea paint job.
Transformation journey
The seller has driven some 24,140km during ownership
The seller bought the car in 2023, when it was still a beige ocean liner. A lot of cutting and welding went into transforming it into a clone of the onscreen car. Along with documentation of the build process, pictures from various filming sites across the US are included with this vehicle. The seller has driven some 24,140km during ownership.
Vehicle specs
The car comes with all the movie props
The Wagon Queen Family Truckster is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 150hp and 366Nm of torque. It has a four-speed automatic transmission, with various powertrain seals replaced as well. The car also comes with all the movie props fixed to its roof, except for Aunt Edna who passed away in the original National Lampoon's Vacation.