The iconic automobile, that the Clampetts drove to Hollywood, sold for $250,000 this week at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale. We spotted it in the Ron Pratte collection during our visit yesterday.
The sticker in the window reads in part:
"Here is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the Beverly Hillbillies history. This vehicle was built, signed and purchased from none other than George Barris of Barris Kustom Industries. Barris Kustom Industries has been in business since 1944 and are well-known for their movie vehicles such as the "General Lee," The "Munster Mobile" and the "Batmobile." Documented by Mr. Barris as one of the five vehicles built, it was filmed for the TV series as well as the Beverly Hillbillies move. It is world famous for its unprecedented 12 year run on the original TV series with such stars as Buddy Ebsen,
We thought you should know.
To get the flavor of the event, watch the auction promotional video. Click here.
