PERTH: A one-off working version of the iconic Light Cycle from 2010’s Tron reboot is being auctioned off this May 2 in Texas, with an expected price of between $25,000 and $40,000.
The sleek electric-powered cycle is a replica of the one from “Tron: Legacy,” Disney’s 2010 reboot of the groundbreaking 1982 sci-fi film. While it’s not the first lightcycle to be offered publicly, the vehicles are hard to come by, so if you’ve got a little extra cash to burn (well, a lot of extra cash to burn), you might want to get in on the auction action.
The cycle is part of a larger auction from the Andrews Collection, a stunning cache of vehicles obtained by car enthusiasts Paul Andrews and his son Chris (see video below). Paul Andrews is the founder of electronics manufacturing firm TTI, which was purchased by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway company in 2007.
The auction will feature 75 different cars, including the lightcycle, which is expected to sell for between $25,000 (about £16,720, AU$32,132) and $40,000 (about £26,752, AU$51,410). It’s only ever been ridden around facilities owned by the Andrews, so it’s in pretty fine condition.
“It is a fully functioning motorcycle that can be ridden, as it is powered by a direct-drive electric motor that has lithium batteries, which is mated to a computer-controlled digital electronic transmission,” says the auction page. “This custom ‘Tron’ tribute boasts a very low seat height of 28.5 inches, making it easy to ride even at low speeds. The motorcycle is finished in black with a white stripe and boasts an imposing stance to match its performance.”
If you don’t have the cash to bid on the bike, you can at least get a glimpse of it at the collection’s preview in Ft. Worth, Texas, on April 30 and May 1 for only $60.
