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THE SOPRANOS (1999-2007) - This white 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV was utilized by the character Tony Soprano portrayed by actor James Gandolfini in the award winning HBO series “The Sopranos”. This vehicle was one of only two identical Escalades that were utilized by Mr. Gandolfini during the last three seasons of the series. One of the Escalades was purchased directly by the Sopranos production company, while this vehicle was leased to them separately through Movie Time Cars Incorporated.
All of the principle vehicles that were used on “The Sopranos” were either purchased by or leased to Soprano Productions Inc. by Movie Time Cars. The company is located in New Jersey where the majority of filming of “The Sopranos” took place and was responsible for all storage, maintenance, and delivery of the vehicles to filming locations during the entire course of production.
This Escalade was Tony’s personal car and primary means of transportation as seen in multiple episodes of the series. While the purchased vehicle was used primarily for limited interior driving shots, this Escalade was used more extensively for all exterior and close up shots of Tony and/or his associates entering, exiting, and driving the vehicle, as well as in staged shots where the car appeared in the foreground or background during character dialogues.
This car was used during filming of scenes of Tony arriving or leaving signature Sopranos locations like The Bada Bing Strip Club, Satriale’s Pork Store, Sopranos crew members’ houses, meetings with members of the New York families, and the Sopranos home driveway. This car was also utilized during the filming of action sequences such as the infamous car chase in which Tony drives Phil Leotardo off the road and into the back of a parked car.
Mr. Gandolfini personally signed the driver’s side sun visor “Thanks for the truck, James Gandolfini” and also autographed the passenger’s side dashboard. Photos of the actor signing the vehicle will be included in the sale as well as a Sopranos final season screening invitation card inscribed with “Ronnie, Thanks for keeping the caddy running! James Gandolfini”. Movie Time Car Company leased the vehicle directly to Soprano Productions Inc. for Mr. Gandolfini’s use in the series. The vehicle is accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from the CEO of Movie Time Car Company documenting the use of this vehicle on the production.
VIN number 3gyfk66n13g284596
Mileage 94,000
Buyer will be required to sign a Bill of Sale. Vehicle sold as is. Buyer is responsible for removal of vehicle.
Auction Location:
128 Sierra Street, El Segundo, California, 90245, United States
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Premiere Props
128 Sierra Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
888-761-PROP
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| SST |
9.75% |
CA State Sales Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
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