Who never dreamed of driving a car from his favorite movie or series ? This is the case of young Tom Willet, hardcore Harry Potter fan and a magical carand 1961 Ford Anglia. On his 18th birthday, his parents, who know him well, gave him an identical replica of the aircraft Secret room.
For a long time, Mark, his father, traveled miles and crossed countries in search of celebrities car sagas Harry Potter.
Harry Potter’s car arrives in St. Etienne
After moving heaven and earth to get the grapple on the car of the famous magician, Tom’s parents rejoice. They know perfectly well that their son is an unconditional fan of the heroes of Hogwarts. Even if dad, a car collector, thought it would be easy at first, he quickly realized that this Ford Anglia was not going to drive on the streets.
In the strictest secrecy, with the complicity of his wife, daughter and friend, he manages to get hold of the object of his search.
Tom owns a Harry Potter mini-museum at home and he collects magic wands, figurines, tapes… So his father had a good idea to add to this collection Ford England, the famous car from the saga. After watching Leboncoin, his research failed because the vehicles were in poor condition. However, one fine day he finds a model that has passed MOT and can drive! Bingo! He goes to look for him in Boulogne-Billancourt, in Haut-de-Seine.
While living in 600 kilometers from Paris, the road back creates certain problems for them. They are stuck in the capital due to traffic jams and are experiencing certain difficulties without power steering. They drive along the highway at a speed of 90 km/h and often stop, because the tank of the car is only 25 liters.
A magical collectible
While gray car when bought, it was repainted in the same color as in the saga, secret blue from Warner. This is obtained by mixing two shades Ford. Some children cry with emotion in front of the vehicle because the resemblance is striking.
When Tom gets his gifthe cannot overcome this: I had to explain what it was for me. It was a unique gift! His father admits: This is the memory he will leave for me later. »
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Here is the scene Chamber of wizards during which Harry Potter drives the magic car
Source: Auto Plus
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