A Colorado movie car museum’s weekend auction excited collectors, with Dom Toretto’s Dodge Charger from “Fast & Furious” generating significant interest, according to The Autopian. The screen-used vehicle represents one of 463 items crossing the auction block this weekend in Englewood, Colorado.
One such prop is Dom Toretto’s Dodge Charger from “Fast & Furious,” which generates significant interest, according to The Autopian. The screen-used vehicle is one of 463 items going to auction this weekend in Englewood, Colorado.
Market Fever
In recent years, movie car props have exploded in popularity in the eyes of collectors, with them paying premium prices for Hollywood vehicles.
A 1994 Toyota Supra from “Fast & Furious” sold for $550,000 at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas in 2021, while Joe Dirt’s Dodge Charger Daytona fetched $330,000 in 2024.
Museum Origins
Rodz and Bodz originated as a movie prop rental business. In 2017, owner Zack Loffert began renting cars for weddings and music videos.
According to Denver7, the pandemic hurt his rental business, so Loffert pivoted to open Colorado’s first movie car museum in 2021.
Moving Troubles
The museum has faced numerous relocation pressures and moved three times in 18 months from Colorado Mills to Greeley Mall before finally arriving in Englewood.
According to CBS Colorado, the current building will be demolished to make way for 300 apartment units due to increased residential demand in the Denver metro area.
Final Closure
August 3 saw Rodz and Bodz Movie Cars & More Museum officially close after the building owner decided to redevelop the property.
“Moving this museum, this will be the third time in a year and a half,” owner Zack Loffert told CBS Colorado.
Regional Impact
Colorado’s film industry relies on picture car rentals for major productions, with the state hosting shows like “Stranger Things.”
The museum’s closure removes a key resource for local filmmakers, who now must source vehicles from competitors in other states.
Emotional Toll
The closing of the business has had an impact on its owner. “It’s all the emotions, because they are, they’re all my babies, and they all have a story,” Loffert told CBS Colorado about selling his collection.
His decision to auction 60 vehicles represents financial necessity and personal sacrifice to fund the museum’s uncertain future.
Industry Struggles
The closure reflects broader challenges facing specialty museums nationwide, with many institutions struggling with funding and real estate pressures.
According to CBS Colorado, the City of Englewood approved the development partly because of the increased demand for residential units throughout the metro area.
Growing Market
According to Daedal Research, the U.S. vehicle auction market reached $3.47 billion in 2024 and projects growth to $4.48 billion by 2030.
Online bidding platforms have made rare automotive collectibles accessible to global collectors, increasing prices for celebrity-owned and movie-used vehicles.
Real Screen Stars
Of the museum’s 180-car collection, 48 vehicles were used on-screen in major Hollywood productions, making them significantly more valuable than replicas.
According to The Autopian, this ratio of authentic to replica vehicles exceeds most movie car museums’ standards.
Owner’s Frustration
Loffert’s repeated relocations highlight the risks of operating without owned real estate in Colorado’s competitive market.
“We’re going to buy our building, so that way we don’t have to do this anymore,” he told CBS Colorado, reflecting lessons learned.
Strategic Sale
The auction represents calculated downsizing, with proceeds earmarked for purchasing permanent real estate rather than continuing lease arrangements.
CBS Colorado reported that 60 cars and trucks will be auctioned off, and 460 items, including porcelain signs and gas pumps, will be auctioned off.
Future Vision
Loffert envisions reopening within a year with what he calls “a fully immersive movie set museum experience” where each section recreates actual film sets.
“It’s just like Hollywood, and it’s going to be very, very cool,” he told CBS Colorado.
Expert Concerns
Industry analysts note the challenges facing niche museums in competitive entertainment markets, particularly those dependent on tourism.
According to CBS Colorado, the museum’s third forced relocation in 18 months demonstrates the vulnerability of specialty cultural institutions operating without owned real estate.
Critical Weekend
The auction’s success will determine whether Rodz and Bodz can establish the permanent facility Loffert envisions or disappear forever.
With bidding starting Friday, August 22, at 7 p.m., the outcome tests the current collector’s appetite for movie memorabilia.
Development Pressure
Colorado’s rapid residential development priorities highlight ongoing tensions between cultural preservation and housing demand.
According to CBS Colorado, the City of Englewood approved zoning for the apartment complex partly due to increased demand for residential units.
Collector Market
The auction features notable vehicles, including screen-used cars driven by Jim Carrey in “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” and Justin Timberlake in “In Time.”
Denver7 reported that the collection includes the General Lee from “The Dukes of Hazzard” and vans from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”
Auction Details
Most items will sell with no reserve minimums, meaning they must sell regardless of final bid prices, creating opportunities for bargain hunters.
According to CBS Colorado, bidders can purchase items like “Herbie the Love Bug” and “drive it to work on Monday.”
Cultural Significance
The museum’s story reflects changing attitudes toward car culture, where streaming reduces physical connection to movie props while increasing their collectible value.
According to Hagerty, the Fast & Furious Supra, which sold for $550,000, demonstrates the cultural impact of the franchise on Japanese sports car collectability.
Legacy Test
Whether Rodz and Bodz successfully reopen or join the list of defunct specialty museums will signal the viability of privately-funded automotive cultural institutions.
According to CBS Colorado, Loffert hopes to stay “centrally located due to the rental car company he also owns,” but faces an uncertain future.