If you’ve never seen the 2001 movie “Rat Race,” you’ve missed one of Hollywood’s most fabulous slices of theatrical escapism. Starring a stellar cast, it broadly follows a similar storyline to the 1960s classic, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World,” where a group of complete strangers set off on an epic race to be the first to find a fortune in cash. One of the star vehicles was a replica of a 1933 Mercedes-Benz 770 K. It featured in a segment of the movie where some of the characters found themselves in a Nazi museum, escaping in this car which was claimed to be Hitler’s personal transport. This replica has left Hollywood, making the journey to Orkanger, Norway. It is listed here on FINN.no, with the price of 1,000,000 Norwegian kroner (US$95,000). I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Ole S. H for spotting this beauty.

This Mercedes replica featured in one of the more memorable scenes in Rat Race, with the husband-and-wife characters played by Jon Lovitz and Kathy Najimy stopping at a museum with their two children for a rest break. They believe the museum is for Barbie, the children’s toy. Unfortunately for them, it is to honor Klaus Barbie, a notorious Nazi official. Their car was vandalized during the visit, so they escaped in this one, which happened to be Hitler’s staff car. A chase ensues, which ends with the family and car crashing into the middle of a World War II veteran’s convention. This replica is a handbuilt creation by Premiere Studio Rentals, with the body resting on a 1936 Lincoln frame. The car isn’t perfect, with a few marks and nicks on its Black paint. There are no signs of dings or dents, and this replica appears rust-free. Some trim pieces exhibit bubbling, which is in keeping with the car’s role in the movie. The glass is in good order, but the car no longer features any of the exterior Nazi insignia it carried on the big screen. This might be to avoid any unpleasantness or distress that such items could cause the general public. Recreating and refitting the items would be at the buyer’s discretion, but nobody would blame them if they rarely found their way onto this classic.

This car initially had me scratching my head when I saw the engine photo because the seller supplied no mechanical information. However, I believe this is one of Chevrolet’s “Turbo Thrift” sixes that replaced the iconic Stovebolt six. Its size is unclear, although it appears to send its power to the rear wheels via a manual transmission. There is no information on whether the car runs or drives, but sourcing any components required to return it to active service shouldn’t be difficult if its creators used American parts throughout the build.

The only visible indications of this car’s former role reveal themselves when we examine the gauge cluster. The speedometer and tachometer feature a swastika at the top, with the remaining gauges unbranded. The interior is in good condition. The front and back seats feature Black leather covers with no signs of rips or damage. I can’t spot any problems with the remaining upholstered surfaces, although everything would benefit from a deep clean. The dash and gauges are in good order, as is the wheel. Once clean, the interior should present as nicely as it did in the film.

When you bring together an ensemble cast including John Cleese, Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg, Jon Lovitz, Cuba Gooding Jnr, Kathy Najimy, Kathy Bates, Breckin Meyer, and Seth Green to shoot a comedy film, you are virtually guaranteed a laugh-a-minute. Rat Race delivers that, and I admit to seeing it more than once. I never considered owning any of the featured cars, but some will find this Mercedes 770 K replica irresistible. The most significant barrier for American buyers will be returning it to its native soil. If you can work that one out, maybe this is the classic for you.