Movie props auction makes millions

AN auction of more than 2000 pieces of film memorabilia including props from Star Wars and Terminator films has earned more than $6 million.

Profiles in History says a Harley-Davidson ridden by Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2: Judgment Day sold for more than $480,000, while a Death Star prop used in Return of the Jedi sold for $240,000.

Other items that sold in the Icons & Legends of Hollywood auction include a practice chariot used during filming of Ben Hur and a rifle used by Jane Fonda in Barbarella. The chariot sold for $140,000, while Alec Guinness’ lightsabre from the original Star Wars sold for $132,000.

A spacesuit worn by Sigourney Weaver in Alien fetched $192,000, while the bus used in Speed sold for $96,000.