Brand New National Lampoons Family Truckster!

Jul 5, 2020

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If you’re like me, the 1983 classic National Lampoon’s Vacation starring Chevy Chase is a must-watch whenever it is on television. With the most popular in the “Vacation” series probably being Christmas Vacation, the first movie is a cult classic that introduced us to the Griswold family as they traveled cross country to reach the fictional Wally World theme park. Their mode of transportation was a “Metalic Pea, Wagon Queen Family Truckster.” A little over a year ago, we featured another replica of the Family Truckster here on Barn Finds. That one was heading to auction at Barrett-Jackson and ended up selling for over $100,000! The Truckster you see here was made in 2020 by Bandit Movie Cars and it can be found here on eBay with an asking price just shy of $40,000. That seems like a bargain compared to the price the other car realized last year. Take a look at this one and see what you think. Thanks to Roger for the tip on this wagon!

“You think you hate it now but wait til’ you drive it.” is one of the classic lines delivered by comedic actor Eugene Levy. Levy plays the salesman who sells Clark Griswold (Chase) the car but unfortunately for Griswold, the Wagon Queen Family Truckster is not the car he ordered. Due to the quick staff at the car dealership, Griswold’s trade-in is quickly processed and crushed forcing him to take the Truckster. If you’ve never seen Vacation, check it out. You won’t be disappointed!

The interior looks just like it probably did when the Griswold’s drove it off the lot back in the 80s!

While it appears that Bandit Movie Cars mainly focuses on cars with a Smokey and the Bandit theme, they also have produced cars such as this Family Truckster and other movie cars. This looks like a really cool car and would get a ton of attention where ever you take it. What do you think?

Comments

34 responses to “Brand New National Lampoons Family Truckster!”

Steve
Jul 5, 2020
Something like this is definitely a more then 3 pictures car.
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1. Car Nut Tacoma
  Jul 6, 2020
  I agree. The more pics posted, the better.
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PairsNPaint
Jul 5, 2020
Is the mummified body of Aunt Edna included in the sale?
It’s missing the dog leash tied to the back bumper, so it’s a no-sale for me!
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Mark
Jul 5, 2020
Not to burst anyone’s bubble, but if you buy this with some wild fantasy about having a Christie Brinkley type in a Ferrari keeping you company motoring down the freeway, make no mistake, you’ll do no better than a Chris Christie looking gal in a drop top Miata.
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1. Joe Btfsplk
  Jul 5, 2020
  I could live with that!
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Arby
Jul 5, 2020
Their interior was darker brown.
It’s missing the “Lou Glutz” front plate.
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jerry z
Jul 5, 2020
HAHAHAHAHA! Someone would actually buy the contraption!
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1. Drake
  Jul 6, 2020
  I would buy this! Lived that movie!
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2. Gordon Mobley
  Jul 8, 2020
  That is uglier than home made sin . . . !
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Major Thom
Jul 5, 2020
Jeez how many duplicates of this thing exist now? Not as yawn-inducing at a show as a Starsky & Hutch Torino replica…but getting there.
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Ken Jennings
Jul 5, 2020
Is that a Ford underneath? It would be nice to read some of the details, engine, trans, etc.
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1. Harry
  Jul 6, 2020
  Yes, it’s an ‘83 Ford Country Squire
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Mike
Jul 5, 2020
All that time spent on details and they couldn’t get the grill opening to look like the one in the movie pic.
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1. Rodney – GSM
  Jul 5, 2020
  ….no kidding.
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Poppy
Jul 5, 2020
Clark’s trade in was a Vista Cruiser, I think. They crushed the wrong car.
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MH
Jul 5, 2020
They did crush the wrong car! This one is nothing like the one in the movie! Way to fake!!!!!
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Jerry
Jul 5, 2020
I loved seeing the real one when parts of the movie was filmed In Flagstaff Arizona!!
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The One
Jul 6, 2020
There is something for everybody. This time, it isn’t me, thank God
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1. Pothole
  Jul 6, 2020
  Amen
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Vince H
Jul 6, 2020
Rear wheel cover must still be in ST. Louis.
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1. BK13
  Jul 6, 2020
  Whatever you say, Honky Lips!
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Kralik
Jul 6, 2020
What the Pinto could have been?
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Douglas Threlfall
Jul 6, 2020
If you watch the opening to “Married With Children” you can see the Family Truckster leaving Chicago. It’s in the opening credits.
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Millenkneeil
Jul 6, 2020
If still too rich for your blood, maybe a 1/18th scale? https://www.supercar1.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=9121
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Matthew Gowdy
Jul 6, 2020
Why would you spend all of that money for something THAT ugly?
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1. PairsNPaint
  Jul 6, 2020
  There IS uglier….
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=JqvPuJ04fk4&feature=emb_logo
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Paul
Jul 7, 2020
If you think you hate it now; wait until you drive it.
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John
Jul 7, 2020
Why?
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JoeNYWF64
Jul 7, 2020
I see these but never ONE replica “yellowish gold” ’71? mustang fastback from the gr8 classic movie “Gone in 60 seconds” (1974)?
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Stevieg
Jul 8, 2020
The real family truckster had crank windows. Remember Clark, right after hearing gunfire in East St. Louis saying “Roll ’em up”?
Incorrect wheel covers (except for the missing one lol), all sorts of out of place details.
Not a fan of metallic pea lol.
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chrlsful
Jul 9, 2020
no, itsa LTD they made look like the CS (sorta). Been corresponding but wanna take it back to slightly more oem…He can keep “all the extra” for 1/4 the price…
Bid on one but Burt Reynolds got it, to only die1 yr later…
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BR
Jul 31, 2020
It’s obvious that the people that bash it haven’t seen the movie.
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Bill
Mar 14, 2021
It’s a damned fine automobile!
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1. Rolls-Royce
  Mar 14, 2022
  Yes Bill, I don’t think its a damned fine automobile, but I think I would love it when I drive ones in it.
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