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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, one of the most loved cars in the world, is going up for auction in Los Angeles.
The star of the 1968 family movie was shipped to California from England to go under the hammer on Sunday.
The unique vehicle, which is still in working order, is expected to fetch up to $2m (£1.2m).
For the past four decades it has been kept in Stratford-upon-Avon by owner Pierre Picton, the man who looked after it on set.
It has appeared at hundreds of shows and charity road races, but has never been auctioned until now.
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There were several Chitty Chitty Bang Bang cars made for the film, but this was the only one that actually worked.
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BBC News - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car up for auction
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, one of the most loved cars in the world, is going up for auction in Los Angeles.
The star of the 1968 family movie was shipped to California from England to go under the hammer on Sunday.
The unique vehicle, which is still in working order, is expected to fetch up to $2m (£1.2m).
For the past four decades it has been kept in Stratford-upon-Avon by owner Pierre Picton, the man who looked after it on set.
It has appeared at hundreds of shows and charity road races, but has never been auctioned until now.
Magical being
There were several Chitty Chitty Bang Bang cars made for the film, but this was the only one that actually worked.
more
BBC News - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car up for auction
