Keanu Reeves’ John Wick Mustang Hits Auction
Keanu Reeves' John Wick Mustang a life in classic
The muscle car that helped ignite a billion-dollar action franchise is heading to a new home. A screen-used 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 from the John Wick series—driven by Keanu Reeves on camera—will cross the virtual block in Bonhams’ upcoming “Movie Cars Collection” online auction, drawing keen interest from collectors and film fans around the world.
On screen, the Mustang is more than a prop. In the first John Wick film, it’s the spark that lights the fuse. When a crew of mob-connected thieves steals the car and kills the puppy left to John by his late wife, the retired assassin known as “Baba Yaga” returns to his old ways. As the story unfolds, the Mustang becomes a symbol of memory, loss, and resolve, anchoring the film’s emotional core and powering some of its most pulse-quickening chase sequences.
Film dialogue identifies Wick’s car as a rare 1969 Boss 429, but the production leaned on more practical hardware for the explosive stunt work. The cars used for filming were in fact 1969 Mustang Mach 1 models, chosen because they were easier to source and better suited to the punishing demands of repeated takes. The Boss 429 is a coveted, low-production variant—far too precious for the relentless abuse that blockbuster action scenes require. Several Mach 1s were prepared to portray Wick’s car, ensuring continuity and backup throughout filming.
The example now offered, chassis number 9T02M168028, is one of five built for the movie and was driven by Keanu Reeves in a memorable chase sequence. It shows light, authentic evidence of its on-screen life—exactly the sort of honest character that many film-car collectors prize. Provenance is backed by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the production’s picture-car coordinator, documenting its role in the franchise.
Bonhams will present the Mustang as part of its online “Movie Cars Collection” sale, running from November 21 to November 28, 2025. Early guidance suggests a hammer price in the range of $120,000 to $230,000 USD (€85,000 to €140,000), but the car’s global profile—and its no-reserve listing—means spirited bidding could push far beyond those estimates. Bidding opens on the Bonhams Cars website on November 21 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time.
Why all the excitement? Screen-used cars occupy a special corner of the collector universe. They’re more than the sum of their parts; they carry stories, emotions, and the kinetic energy of the scenes they helped create. For enthusiasts who know every beat of John Wick’s first chapter, this Mustang is a touchstone—a tangible link to a modern action classic and to Reeves’ famously committed screen presence. The appeal bridges worlds: muscle-car devotees appreciate the model’s presence and soundtrack, while movie fans are drawn to its pop-culture significance.
As a model, the Mach 1 has long been celebrated for its purposeful stance, long hood, and unmistakable fastback silhouette. Its mix of style and performance helped define the late-1960s American muscle era, and that aura translates effortlessly to the screen. In John Wick, the car looks raw, menacing, and unfiltered—precisely the energy the story demands. That alchemy between character and machine helped the Mustang become one of the franchise’s most recognizable co-stars.
For the next owner, the car offers multiple pathways. It can be preserved as a conversation-starting centerpiece, displayed with its Certificate of Authenticity as a landmark of modern action cinema. It can be exercised thoughtfully, its mechanical heartbeat returning the driver to the choreographed chaos of the chase sequences that made it famous. And with its lightly lived-in condition from filming, it carries the patina of purpose that often elevates a screen-used vehicle from curiosity to cultural artifact.
No-reserve offerings with this level of name recognition tend to attract broad attention, and this sale will be closely watched by both seasoned collectors and first-time bidders drawn by the car’s cinematic cachet. Whether the final price lands within the estimate or climbs well past it, the result will say as much about the enduring pull of the John Wick franchise as it does about the timeless allure of a classic Mustang.
Those interested can register to bid and follow the action via the Bonhams Cars website when the auction opens on November 21. For one lucky buyer, the prize is more than a piece of automotive history—it’s a slice of modern movie mythology, built on steel, gasoline, and a storyline that gripped audiences worldwide.
