Michael Jackson Moonwalker Stratos ZERO
At auction is the fabulous and stunning one-off Stratos ZERO concept car used in Michael Jackson's 1988 movie "Moonwalker" (see 2:88 minute clip on Youtube, several movie shots also shown below).
In the movie scene - Michael Jackson becomes trapped in an alley (chased by "Mr.Big" - played by Joe Pesci), and escapes by metamorphisizing into the Stratos ZERO...and zooming off amidst smoke and fire....then returning and changing back into himself. Jackson reportedly demanded that the Stratos Zero concept car (Still at Bertone museum in Turin) be used in the movie. While the original was not used, this re-creation was made for the movie. This movie car was recently restored in England , made fully driveable, and re-painted orange to replicate the original concept car, as it appeared in the 1970 Turin auto show, where it shocked the crowds.
Considered one of the premier styling exercises ever....The Stratos ZERO was the masterpiece creation of Coachbuilder Bertone's Marcello Ghandini, and was the forerunner (albeit less radical) of the Lancia Stratos world championship rally car of the 1974-1976 era. A mere 35" tall, access is gained via opening the windshield - the triangular engine bay cover has never been seen in any car since. Fully functional (including lights, turn signals etc) , albeit with limited rear visibility, the ZERO comes with movie memorabilia, movie poster, magazine articles, etc.
There is only one word to describe this Stratos ZERO....SPECTACULAR!
Other Makes : Michael Jackson Moonwalker Stratos ZERO:eBay Motors (item 220457590048 end time Aug-06-09 19:30:00 PDT)
In the movie scene - Michael Jackson becomes trapped in an alley (chased by "Mr.Big" - played by Joe Pesci), and escapes by metamorphisizing into the Stratos ZERO...and zooming off amidst smoke and fire....then returning and changing back into himself. Jackson reportedly demanded that the Stratos Zero concept car (Still at Bertone museum in Turin) be used in the movie. While the original was not used, this re-creation was made for the movie. This movie car was recently restored in England , made fully driveable, and re-painted orange to replicate the original concept car, as it appeared in the 1970 Turin auto show, where it shocked the crowds.
Considered one of the premier styling exercises ever....The Stratos ZERO was the masterpiece creation of Coachbuilder Bertone's Marcello Ghandini, and was the forerunner (albeit less radical) of the Lancia Stratos world championship rally car of the 1974-1976 era. A mere 35" tall, access is gained via opening the windshield - the triangular engine bay cover has never been seen in any car since. Fully functional (including lights, turn signals etc) , albeit with limited rear visibility, the ZERO comes with movie memorabilia, movie poster, magazine articles, etc.
There is only one word to describe this Stratos ZERO....SPECTACULAR!
Other Makes : Michael Jackson Moonwalker Stratos ZERO:eBay Motors (item 220457590048 end time Aug-06-09 19:30:00 PDT)
