FAB Is Going, Going, Gone

Interested in buying a custom-built classic from 1966, with one lady owner and a comprehensive history that includes saving the world? Website www.eBay.com is hosting an auction that is selling the actual car used by Lady Penelope in the movie Thunderbirds Are Go, a spin-off from the TV puppet series.

Auto Express Car Reviews

14th July 2004

Although there's no engine or gearbox in the 2.5-metre-long model of FAB1, it comes with working headlamps, proper steering, opening doors and even leather seats. There's also a perspex roof, which opens to allow the puppeteers above to waggle the strings and make Parker and Lady P move!

Memorabilia experts are excited by the unique sale. Ted Owen, from London-based entertainment auction specialist Cooper Owen, described it as an amazing chance for fans to own the famous car. "Lady Penelope's pink Rolls-Royce is familiar to generations," he said. "We expect it will attract a lot of bids from fans and collectors alike." The auction started on 12 July and lasts for 10 days. Although a reserve price has been set, it remains confidential between the seller and the website until it has been met.

The online auction does mean one thing, though - Parker will be down the Job Centre searching for a new chauffeuring role!