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AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973) - John Milner's (Paul Le Mat) THX 138 Licence Plate

Currency:GBP Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:2,000.00 GBP Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 GBP
AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973) - John Milner's (Paul Le Mat) THX 138 Licence Plate
John Milner’s (Paul Le Mat) THX 138 licence plate display from George Lucas’ coming-of-age comedy American Graffiti. John Milner’s yellow 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe had a yellow licence plate that read “THX 138”, a reference to Lucas’ first film THX 1138. This started the in-joke of referencing THX 1138 in Lucas’ later films.

Made of cardboard, this bespoke licence plate is yellow, labeled for the state of California, and dated 1956. It lacks the weathering seen on screen, as it is a production back-up. This piece is housed in a custom-made metal frame that is aged to appear like rusting steel. Originally obtained from a member of the production crew, the licence plate shows minimal signs of wear and is in very fine overall condition. Dimensions (in frame): 42 cm x 5 cm x 27 cm (16 ½” x 2” x 10 ½”)

£4,000-6,000

VAT Status - Margin