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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Fabled Harley Davidson From Terminator 2 Fetched $480000 in Auction

Published 08/15/2022, 8:30 PM EDT

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The seven-time Mr.Olympia champion Arnold Schwarzenegger is a renowned face in the acting world too. The bodybuilder switched his career and established himself in acting. ‘Terminator 2’ is one of his blockbuster movies that gained popularity across the whole planet. 

In a particular scene of that film, Arnold beat up a few bar guests to get access to a motorcycle, the Harley Davidson Fat Boy. Back in 2018, the motorcycle was put up for auction that fetched $480000. 

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and his unforgettable ‘Terminator 2’ bike 

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a name in Hollywood one can hardly forget. He left an everlasting mark both in the history of bodybuilding as well as acting. The movie “Terminator 2” turned out to be one of his best works as an actor. 

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The motorbike used by Arnold in the film was fans’ favorite Harley Davidson Fat Boy. Four years ago, the bike went up for auction, which secured a gigantic response. The estimated sale price of the bike was $200,000-$300,000, but it went up to $480,000. 

Arnold’s black Harley-Davidson Fay Boy has left an indelible mark in the minds of the movie fans worldwide due to the Terminator’s daring rescue of the young John Connor from the clutches of the seemingly T-1000.” mentioned the auction house.

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The motorcycle had negligible dents and scratches, and it successfully acquired a huge amount. Furthermore, the bike lacks side mirrors and had an untested engine. The buyer will therefore have to do some work to run the bike on road.

Arnold’s undying role in ‘Terminator 2’

Arnold’s ‘Terminator 2’ was launched in 1990. It was a smash hit movie that earned over half a billion dollars at the box office. The success of this movie was on a large scale. Thereafter, the movie had several sequels and gained enormous popularity.

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The bodybuilder played the role of a robot with muscular tissues and no emotions. Named T-800, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character scanned several bikes, including various Harleys, a Yamaha, and a Plymouth Sedan. Finally, he ended up choosing the Harley Davidson Fat Boy.

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Moreover, the jacket worn by Arnold in the film was also put up for auction and went out for $24,000. The film was ahead of its time and involved several technicalities. Do you like the movie Terminator 2? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rimjhim Dey

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Rimjhim Dey is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology and is also a biology aficionado. Writing has been running through her veins since childhood.
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Rupak Kumar Jha