A genuine piece of movie memorabilia is about to change hands, as the star-spangled 1965 Chevrolet Corvette driven by Heather Graham’s Felicity Shagwell in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is now for sale at Carlisle Auctions. Finished in a dazzling red, white, and blue American flag livery, this Corvette convertible is far more than a themed paint job — it is the actual screen-used car from the beloved 1999 spy comedy, and collectors will get a rare shot at owning it.
Released in 1999, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me turned this Corvette into an instantly recognizable piece of pop culture. Heather Graham’s CIA agent character tore around in the flag-wrapped convertible, its rear plate reading CIA 1, making it one of the most memorable vehicles of the franchise. The consignment currently listed at Carlisle Auctions is confirmed as the genuine screen-used example, not a tribute or replica build.
The car’s history since its movie debut only adds to its appeal. It was sold in July 1999 to Warren Holland, CEO of gaming company Decipher, and toured the country promoting the Austin Powers collectible card game. The Corvette also appeared in Lenny Kravitz’s 1999 music video for American Woman and has since been shown at Corvettes at Carlisle and the Mid America Motorworks Funfest. Full provenance details and photos are posted alongside the listing at Carlisle Auctions.
Beyond the celebrity backstory, this is a serious Corvette. It underwent a frame-off restoration by Dixie Corvettes in 2007-2008 and has logged only about 7,000 miles since, retaining its original 327 V8 with matching numbers and a 4-speed manual transmission. Power steering, power brakes, and an AM/FM radio round out a car described by the seller as mechanically excellent, with the full mechanical rundown available in the listing at Carlisle Auctions.
The sale includes a letter of authenticity from New Line Cinema, the original bill of sale from the studio to Decipher, the original Washington D.C. CIA 1 license plate, and additional memorabilia. For comparison, the Shaguar from the same franchise sold for nearly $900,000, giving a sense of what dedicated Austin Powers collectors are willing to pay for genuine screen-used vehicles. Buyers interested in adding this convertible to their collection can view the full listing, additional photos, and bidding details at Carlisle Auctions.
John Lloyd 
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