BARBIE has displayed his spectacular £12.5 million automobile collection, which includes a classic £132,000 Ferrari.
As the new Barbie film, starring Margot Robbie, opens today, fans have been treated to a list of the popular toy’s top rides.
1Barbie’s impressive automobile collection has been shown ahead of the debut of the new Margot Robbie flick.Credit: AP.
The doll, which debuted in 1959, has owned more than 15 automobiles over Mattel’s six-decade production run..
1962 Austin Healey 3000 MkII
1The Austin was Barbie’s first car.Credit: Salon Prive.
The Austin 3000, a popular British sports automobile, was produced from 1959 to 1967.
It had a triple-carburetted inline-6 engine producing 102 horsepower and was available in both hardtop and convertible body styles.
It was a huge success in America and was Barbie’s first car, appearing in a lovely salmon pink color.
Hagerty, the historic automobile experts, estimate that one of these is currently worth roughly £54,000..
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
13This Chevy is an icon of 1950s AmericanaCredit: Shutterstock
1It is worth approximately £86,000 now.Credit: Amazon.
The Chevy, with its big hood and massive rear fins, is a 1950s Americana symbol that would fit right in with Grease.
Between 1949 and 1980, the Bel Air model won hearts all throughout the United States, with popularity peaking in the 1950s and 1960s.
A big 4.6-liter V8 produced 283 horsepower, which, paired with its substantial frame, solidified its status as a thoroughbred American muscle vehicle.With modern price estimates exceeding £86,000, it is one of Barbie’s more expensive cars.
However, with her background as a surgeon, Olympic athlete, and computer engineer, she is likely to be wealthy..
1956 Chevrolet Corvette
1The 1956 Corvette will figure prominently in the film.Credit: Reuters.
The Corvette, another car associated with America, was the Bel Air’s sportier cousin, with a design and performance more akin to Barbie’s original Austin 3000.
She has had various Corvettes throughout the years, the first of which was a pink and white 1956 model.
This version marked the end of Chevy’s usage of their original inline-six engine, in favor of a 4.3-litre V8 with fuel injection to provide a faster edge.
The 1956 model also introduced new bodywork designs, including real-glass roll-up windows for the first time.
It is set to appear prominently in the next film, with Hоt Wheels producing a diecast for fans to collect this year.
Today, the 1957 version would cost roughly £73,000, while Barbie’s 1976, 1985, and 1994 counterparts cost £15,800, £12,900, and £19,500, respectively..
1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
1This antique Mercedes brings James Bond’s Aston Martin to mind.Credit: Getty.
The Mercedes is a stunning classic with a body akin to James Bond’s legendary ’60s Aston Martin, and it was heavily used by Barbie in the 1970s.
The German manufacturer produced the ’62 model between 1955 and 1963, and it is near the conclusion of the series, with fewer instances on the market.
As a result, prices are rising, with current values reaching £113,600..
1981 VW Rabbit Cabriolet
1Barbie’s VW Rabbit is better known by European fans as a Golf Cabriolet.
This vehicle, known as the Golf Cabriolet in Europe, was marketed as the Rabbit in the United States from 1979 to 1985.
Barbie bought the hefty convertible in 1981 and modified it with a variety of colorful bumper stickers.
“High School is cool” and “I Heart Cool Dudes” were two of the better examples, as the doll stepped into the ’80s in all her double-denim, big blowout magnificence.
An ’80s Cabriolet now costs roughly £6,200, making it one of the most affordable cars in Barbie’s collection..
1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
1The 328 GTS is the quickest and most expensive road-legal vehicle in the collection.Credit: SWNS: South West News Service
The 328, the successor to the renowned Magnum P.I.-driven 308, was only produced from 1986 to 1989.
Barbie obtained one in 1991, sparking a fruitful collaboration between Mattel and the Italian firm.
Another V8, the Ferrari is one of Barbie’s fastest motors, with a top speed of 163 mph thanks to its lightweight body design.
Modern copies are likely to retail for roughly £132,000, making this Barbie’s most costly road-legal vehicle..
Jaguar XJS convertible
1Barbie went British again in 1994 with the Jaguar XJS.Credit: Amazon.
In 1994, Barbie drove her first British car since the Austin 3000, the XJS convertible.
The particular type she owned is impossible to determine because it was produced for more than 20 years, from 1975 to 1996.
We do know that hers was the automatic version of the V12-powered grand tourer, which is a favorite among Jag lovers all over the world.
Unlike the Ferrari, it is also quite inexpensive. with an anticipated cost of £25,000 by 2023..
1990s Jeep Wrangler TJ
1The Jeep is ideal for off-roading.Credit: Getty.
The Wrangler TJ is ideal for off-roading and is as tough as you’d expect from a brand known for its durability.
Barbie’s vivid pink Jeep was no slouch, with a 2.5-liter inline-four that propelled it across harsh and rocky terrain.
Despite its outstanding reputation, the Jeep is not as sought after as some other classics, fetching only roughly £25,000 at auction..
Porsche 964 911 Cabriolet
1A full-sized 964 911 would fetch £50,000 now.Credit: eBay.
The 964 was a version of Porsche’s iconic Carrera model that was produced between 1986 and 1994.
It was the first 911 to feature automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, as well as some significant changes to the exterior design.
They now cost approximately £50,000, up 37% from 2018..
Ford Mustangs
1Barbie owned a pair of the popular Ford muscle cars.Credit: Shutterstock/Imfoto.
Barbie has owned two Ford Mustangs in recent times.
Her most renowned car was a cherry-red 1994 model, but she debuted a 2003 version as her first car of the new millennium.
Another classic V8 muscle car, the Mustang, has also increased in value, with prices now hovering around £14,000..
2004 Ferrari F1 car
1The automobile her F1 Ferrari is worth approximately £11.7 millionCredit: RM Sotheby’s.
Barbie got into a limited edition version of the dominant Ferrari F1 car of the season, available only during the 2004 International Barbie Doll Collections Convention in Chicago.
It is by far Barbie’s most precious car, and its prestige and tradition make it nearly priceless.
However, if we were to put a figure on it, a variation of the 2003 F1 car that drove the legendary Michael Schumacher to his sixth world championship did sell at auction last year.It was sold through auctioneers RM Sotheby’s for a stunning 14.6 million Swiss Francs, making a 2004 model worth over £11.7 million.
It costs more than all of Barbie’s other automobiles combined, bringing the collection’s value to £12.5 million, and the model version must be rather expensive..