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Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Han's Iconic Veilside RX-7 From 'Tokyo Drift' Sells for Over $1.2M at Auction
Summary A legendary piece ofFast & Furioushistory has just crossed the auction block. The 1992Mazda RX-7FD Veilside Fortune Coupé, famously driven by Han (Sung Kang) inThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, sold for $1,221,477 USD in the UK, a record sale figure for anyMazdaroad car Commissioned byUniversal Studiosand built by Japan's Veilside Co. Ltd, the car is one of only two surviving screen-used RX-7s from the film. Unlike many others used in high-speed stunts, this specific chassis was used for close-up and static scenes, helping cement Han's on-screen mystique without ever drifting a corner. Veilside's radical 'Fortune' wide-body kit transformed the RX-7, adding over 200mm to its width and leaving only the roof and tailgate from the original design. Finished in pearlescent orange with gloss black accents, it rolls on 19-inch Andrew Racing wheels and features a 280 hp twin-rotor engine rebuilt by famed tuner RE-Amemiya. Inside, the car boasts Veilside bucket seats, carbon-fiber trim, a full Alpine audio system and a decorative NOS bottle. Original production markings from Universal Studios, including '#71 HANS' tags, remain intact. Purchased by its pre-auction UK-based owner in 2008 and sparingly driven since, the RX-7 has been kept in pristine condition, stored away from the rain and fitted with a 24/7 tracker. Now fully road legal, it stands as one of the most recognizable and best-preserved movie cars of the modern era.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Han's Mazda RX-7 Straight Out of Tokyo Drift Auctioned for $1.2 Million
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Han's popular Mazda RX-7 from The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift has been auctioned for a huge sum of $1.2 million at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, recording the highest sale price anyone has paid for an RX-7. The movie showcased intense drifting sequences, with the bright orange and black 1992 RX-7 FD Veilside Fortune Coupé stealing the spotlight as Han's car, a character played by Sung Kang. Featuring a wide body kit from Veilside, only the roof and the tailgate remained stock. This particular RX-7 was used for stunt and static scenes rather than for actual drift scenes, and is one of the two examples that survived the battering. Bonhams Cars confirmed that the car was in excellent condition at the time of sale, featuring several signs that it was used extensively for filming, such as the "Universal Studios production markings" that a car collector would covet. The listing stated: "Preserved in generally excellent condition, the car's exterior is finished in a spectacular pearlescent orange with high-gloss black accents. Numerous Universal Studios production markings are still present, including '#71 HANS' labels on the passenger door, engine bay, and scuttle, together with marks left by camera mounts used during filming." Atmosphere during "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift "Tokyo Photocall at Harumi Kyakusen Terminal in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by JIL Studio/WireImage) Atmosphere during "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift "Tokyo Photocall at Harumi Kyakusen Terminal in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by JIL Studio/WireImage) JIL Studio/WireImage/Getty Images Revealing the modification done to the car under the hood, the listing added: "The RX-7's twin-rotor turbocharged engine was rebuilt by legendary tuner RE-Amemiya and is in close-to-stock tune, producing around 280bhp. The car is said to weigh a little over 1,050kg." The RX-7 had covered 66,785 miles since the day it rolled out of the dealership, and came with documents supporting its role in the movie. In typical Fast and Furious fashion, the car also featured a well-set-up sound system. Not to forget the original NOS bottle that was still intact inside the car, though yet to be connected. The listing highlighted: "Veilside's own racing bucket seats with composite shells replace the originals, while the cabin features a combination of carbon fibre, aluminium, velour, vinyl and chrome trim. An Alpine sound system is installed, boasting twin amplifiers and multiple loudspeakers, while a polished NOS bottle (currently not connected) is mounted above the propshaft tunnel. "The car is fitted with a vehicle tracker with 24/7 live monitoring. There is also a custom-made stainless steel prop for the rear hatch to enable the sound system to be displayed." Stored carefully in dry conditions, the RX-7 is declared road legal in the United Kingdom. It is the most expensive car ever sold from the Fast and Furious series.
Car and Driver
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Han's Modified Mazda RX-7 Just Sold for $1.2 Million at Auction
The heavily modified 1992 RX-7 from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift just set a record for Mazda road cars at auction. The hammer fell on a winning bid of more than $1.2 million at this year's Bonhams' Goodwood auction. This is twice the amount paid for the previous record-setter from the Fast and Furious movies—a 1994 Toyota Supra that sold for $550,000. In the pantheon of the Fast and Furious films, Tokyo Drift is a bit of a dark horse pick as the best of them. It barely features either of the original two leads, has plenty of corny dialogue, and the plot is a little thin. On the other hand, the behind-the-scenes stuntwork is great, Han Lue (portrayed by Sung Kang) is such a charismatic character that he'll overcome his on-screen death, and the cars are as cool as they come. At this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, one deep-pocketed fan voted for the third Fast and Furious movie with their wallet. Bonhams Hitting a staggering $1.2 million at the Bonhams auction, a 1992 Mazda RX-7 with bodywork by Veilside just became one of the most expensive Mazdas ever sold. Even a casual fan would recognize its black-and-orange paint as the hero car driven by Han in Tokyo Drift, and as one of only two said to have survived filming, it crossed the finish line just past the seven-figure mark. Veilside is a Japanese tuner notable for its aerodynamic kits, and it's something of a staple of the Fast and Furious movies. This RX-7 wears the company's Fortune widebody body kit, which added just shy of seven inches of extra width, along with a huge rear spoiler and massive side vents. It's almost unrecognizable as a third-generation RX-7 apart from the roofline. Bonhams Given that the third-gen RX-7, or FD, is arguably the prettiest sports car from the golden age of Japanese performance, this probably isn't one for the purists. But given the provenance as a hero car seen on screens all over the world, it's little surprise this example of unbridled mid-2000s tuning culture cracked the million-dollar mark. Purchased by the current seller and shipped to the U.K. in 2008, just two years after Tokyo Drift's release, it's said to have been carefully stored, driven sparingly, and checked over by a local rotary specialist before the sale. The record amount nearly doubles the price paid for a Fast and Furious movie car—a 1994 Toyota Supra from the first two films that hit $550,000 four years ago. Bonhams With a new Fast and Furious film on the way, as well as a live-action drifting movie from Sung Kang in the works, this tuned RX-7 might prove to be a new generation's Bullitt Mustang. Hopefully, the new owner shows it off a little more this time around. Han would approve. Brendan McAleer Contributing Editor Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki's half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. Read full bio
TimesLIVE
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
A Mazda RX-7 used in 'Tokyo Drift' just sold for mad money at auction
A 1992 Mazda RX-7 FD used in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift has sold for £911,000 (R21.87m) at a recent Bonhams auction. This unique vehicle is believed to be one of only two surviving examples from the 2006 action film and was driven on screen by the character Han Lue, played by Sung Kang. According to Bonhams, the RX-7 was used exclusively for close-up and static scenes, which means its exterior remains well preserved and in 'generally excellent' condition. The car rides on 19" Andrew Premier Series Racing Evolution 5 wheels shod with Pirelli P Zero Nero tyres and is finished in pearlescent orange with high-gloss black accents. Image: Supplied Universal Studios commissioned the car's build from Veilside, the renowned Japanese body-kit specialist. Company founder Hironao Yokomaku and his team fitted the RX-7 with their aggressive 'Fortune' wide-body kit, which added more than 200mm to its width. Only the roof and tailgate from the original donor car remain. The car rides on 19" Andrew Premier Series Racing Evolution 5 wheels shod with Pirelli P Zero Nero tyres and is finished in pearlescent orange with high-gloss black accents. Adding to its provenance, the vehicle still bears several production markings from Universal Studios, including '#71 HANS' labels on the passenger door, engine bay and scuttle, as well as traces from camera mounts used during filming. Before the auction, the RX-7 underwent a comprehensive overhaul that included a new clutch, brakes, coilover suspension and a Blitz Nur-Spec exhaust system. Its twin-rotor turbocharged engine was rebuilt by renowned rotary tuner RE-Amemiya and remains close to stock, producing about 208kW. The car is said to weigh just more than 1,050kg, with only about 8,000km driven since the rebuild. Inside, Veilside racing bucket seats with composite shells replace the originals. The cabin features a mix of carbon fibre, aluminium, velour, vinyl and chrome trim. An Alpine sound system with twin amplifiers and multiple speakers is installed and a polished NOS bottle (not yet connected) is mounted above the propshaft tunnel. Though this RX-7 fetched a hefty sum, a Nissan Skyline GT-R driven by the late Paul Walker in Fast & Furious 4 sold at auction in 2023 for $1,357,000 (R25m), setting a record price for a Skyline GT-R.
Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Han's Veilside RX-7 From Tokyo Drift Is Going Up For Auction
Han's bright orange Mazda RX-7 from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is one of the most recognizable movie cars of the 2000s. It didn't get the most screen time, but between its wild Veilside body kit, deep-dish chrome wheels, and unforgettable color combo, it left a lasting impression. Now, that exact car is heading to auction at Bonhams Cars this Saturday, July 11. It's road legal, has a valid MoT, and is ready for a new home. Before filming began, Universal sent a stock FD RX-7 to Veilside, the Japanese tuning house known for its bold designs. Founder Hironao Yokomaku and his crew gave it the full "Fortune" widebody treatment, retaining only the roof and hatch from the original car. The kit added more than 200 mm (7.87 inches) of width, while the 19-inch Andrew Premier Series Racing Evolution 5 wheels gave it even more flair. Surprisingly, this particular example wasn't used for drifting, but rather close-ups and static shots. Only two Veilside RX-7s from the film are known to have survived. Finished in pearlescent orange with glossy black accents, the car remains identical to its on-screen appearance. Its original Universal production markings are still visible too, including "#71 HANS" labels and scuff marks from camera mounts. Despite being a screen-used vehicle, it held up incredibly well and jas just 66,785 miles on the clock. We know rotary engines can be pretty finicky to maintain, especially when they're modified to oblivion. Fortunately, this isn't the case with the Fast and Furious RX-7. Renowned tuner RE-Amemiya rebuilt its turbocharged twin-rotor engine and kept its power close to the factory 276-hp rating. Apart from the engine, it received quite a list of upgrades, including a Blitz Nur-Spec exhaust, upgraded brakes, coilovers, and a new clutch. Inside, Veilside racing seats were added, a full Alpine sound system, and a non-functional NOS bottle. All in all, it weighs just over 1,050 kg (2,315 lbs) - about 200 kg (441 lbs) lighter than a standard RX-7. According to the listing, this example has been with the same UK owner since 2008, has only been driven in dry weather, and was recently inspected by Hayward Rotaries to make sure it's mechanically sound. To some, this RX-7 is just an obnoxiously modified Mazda that goes brap-brap. But to us car nuts, it's one of the most important cars to star on the big screen. Whether you're after an investment piece or an avid Fast & Furious connoisseur, this black and orange Japanese sports car will catch your attention. Bonhams estimates the Veilside RX-7 will fetch between £250,000 and £350,000 ($339,655 and $475,517). Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
