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21. Bob Falfa's (Harrison Ford) Screen-Matched 1955 Chevy License Plate ### AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD
21. Bob Falfa's (Harrison Ford) Screen-Matched 1955 Chevy License Plate ### AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973)
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AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973) - Bob Falfa's (Harrison Ford) Screen-Matched 1955 Chevy License Plate - Bob Falfa's (Harrison Ford) screen-matched 1955 Chevy license plate from George Lucas' American Graffiti. Local drag racer Falfa drove his custom 1955 Chevy in the races against John Milner (Paul Le Mat) that culminated with a fateful crash. Dark aging to this plate screen-matches it to shots of the rear of the Chevy being driven by Falfa.

Often considered Lucas' first mature feature, American Graffiti was also the first film produced under the director's Lucasfilm production banner. Though produced for only $777,000, the film went on to receive five Academy Award& reg; nominations, including one for Best Picture, and is now among the most profitable films in world history. In 1995, the Library of Congress selected it for preservation in its National Film Registry.

At the time of his casting, Harrison Ford was focusing on a carpentry career and had thus far only appeared in small roles. Ford's performance as Falfa resonated with audiences and jump-started his career, and it was through working together on American Graffiti that Lucas got to know Ford, soon calling upon him to help with line readings during auditions for Star Wars, which itself led to Lucas casting Ford in his iconic role as Han Solo.

This license plate - a key component of the car so closely associated with Ford's star-making role - was originally obtained by Sam Crawford, who purchased Falfa's 1955 Chevy directly from the studio after American Graffiti was released. Crawford sold the vehicle in the late 1970s, but kept the original prop license plate.

This dark yellow cardboard license plate numbered "GLD 204" features printed black lettering, a 1962 registration tag numbered "91486789," and "FALFA" handwritten on its reverse in black marker. It is screwed into an upside-down frame with chrome-color tape added to obscure the detail on the lettering. It exhibits signs of production use throughout from age and use, including some deliberate discoloration painted on the front of the plate. Dimensions: 12" x 8" x 2" (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 5 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 - 30,000

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