Real ‘Knight Rider’ car up for auction
A KITT car that was once used by David Hasselhoff during the filming of NBC’s 1980s TV staple “Knight Rider’’ could go to one lucky fan.
California-based Julien’s Auctions is auctioning off a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am that co-starred along Hasselhoff’s character Michael Knight during the series that ran from 1982 to 1986.
KITT is short for Knight Industries Two Thousand. In case you’ve forgotten KITT, or are too young to remember, here’s the opening sequence from the classic show.
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Julien’s estimates the car’s value ranges from $200,000 to $300,000. The opening bid starts at $100,000 and opens on June 26 at 10 a.m. PT. Visit Julien’s website to make an offer.
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Sadly, Boldride reports this KITT vehicle will not feature the soothing voice of William Daniels. Also, you can forget about KITT’s weaponry, which included a flamethrower, grappling hook, and smoke screen.
And despite what you may have seen on the show, this KITT car cannot drive itself.
However, this model does include a keyless ignition system and a replica of KITT’s red light scanning sensor on the hood, which can be operated from inside the vehicle.
The sale includes a set of studio call sheets and maps that reveal where the car was used and which cast members were featured.
The car was developed by Red Harden, whose work on custom Hollywood vehicles include the General Lee from “The Dukes of Hazard,’’ the Batcycle from the Adam West “Batman’’ series, and the Dragula from “The Munsters.’’
If you’ve always wanted to take a shadowy flight into the world of a man who does not exist, here’s your chance.
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