Movie Cars Worth Millions in Scottish Museum

Colin Anderson, owner of the Bo'ness Motor Museum near Falkirk, Scotland, has amassed a remarkable collection of approximately 40 cars, each with ties to famous movies and TV series. This unique assembly, including a working replica of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a van from Only Fools And Horses, and a Ford Anglia used in the Harry Potter films, is estimated to be worth several million pounds at auction. Anderson, who has operated the museum for 21 years, also displays memorabilia from James Bond films, such as a white Lotus Esprit used in 'The Spy Who Loved Me'.

The museum, which opened in 2004, has evolved from plans for a nursing home and a funeral directors business into a popular tourist attraction. It draws around 10,000 visitors each year and achieved charitable status in 2012. Anderson’s background as an antiques dealer sparked his interest in collecting, and his sons' acting careers have provided valuable connections within the entertainment industry, facilitating his acquisition of these cinematic treasures.

Many of the cars in the collection have undergone restoration and are roadworthy. Anderson's passion for collecting was influenced by his childhood admiration for Roger Moore. The collection also features other notable vehicles, including a replica BMW Z3 and an Aston Martin 336 linked to a Daniel Craig photoshoot, alongside a Japanese Buddhist hearse. Anderson’s favourite piece remains the white Lotus Esprit, admired for its iconic status and connection to Roger Moore.