Ford 91A V8 from ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ under hammer

A 1939 Ford 91A V8

The Ford 91A V8 from the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit saw the light of day in 1939. In the 1960s, he ended up in the United Kingdom. In the 1980s, the V8-powered sedan benefited from a lengthy restoration. He then spent years in a museum before appearing on the big screen in 1988 in the hit film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. This film has played an important role in film history. Indeed, in the film, cartoon characters lived with real people.

Toontown

Thanks to its Art Deco-style bodywork, this Ford fit perfectly into the picture of Toontown, located near Los Angeles. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is set in 1947 and was actually filmed at Elstree Studios in London, with Ford appearing alongside Bob Hoskins in several scenes and the film’s promotional material.

The Disney-backed picture received rave reviews and was praised for its successful blend of live-action and animation and won four Academy Awards among many other accolades.

Lovingly cared for

The iconic Ford model is still largely original, but benefits from subtle improvements such as a better Edelbrock intake and larger aluminum radiator to improve both performance and reliability. The current owner – who has owned the car for 27 years – has tried to preserve its originality and status. An extensive file of paperwork, bills and MOTs, an original Ford De Luxe instruction booklet and “drive-in instructions” confirm that the owner clearly took care of this Ford. Car & Classic’s five-day auction begins August 19. Presumably this Ford will bring between 20,000 and 30,000 pounds.