World's Most Expensive 1958 Plymouth Savoy Is a Christine Tribute With Dual-Quad Power

It's been over a year since then, and the Mopar returned on the auction block. The Christine lookalike went under the hammer at Mecum's Las Vegas 2025 auction on November 15, changing hands for $148,500 (including premiums). Although its value dropped by nearly $30K, it still fetched more than classics that usually spark more interest. It speaks volumes about how desirable Christine is today, even as a replica.

But while it may be a tribute car, this Christine is arguably the finest recreation out there. It rides on movie-correct silver powder-coated wheels wrapped in Coker Whitewall tires, and sports the same two-tone paint job combining a Spectra Red body with an Ivory roof.

The interior also correctly replicates the movie car in terms of colors and patterns. It has the two-tone red upholstery, red-and-white steering wheel, and even the padded sun visors. 

The Savoy isn't movie-correct under the hood, but that's actually good news. This Plymouth was restored with a 345-cubic-inch (5.6-liter) of the Fireflite variety. Part of Chrysler's first generation of Hemi units, the 345 V8 was never offered on Plymouth; it was a DeSoto-only mill.

Topped by dual Carter four-barrel carburetors, the engine was introduced in 1957 in the DeSoto Adventurer. It was rated at 345 horsepower, making DeSoto's flagship vehicle one of the most potent factory vehicles available in dealerships.

The engine was meticulously restored and fitted with movie-correct chrome valve covers and a chrome power brake reservoir, but it also conceals a few other surprises. The list includes custom headers and a mild performance camshaft. Specific output is unknown, but the engine was reportedly built "to exceed factory specifications." This Savoy is probably a sleeper.

The Mopar still retains the factory three-speed automatic, but uses front disc brakes, KYB shocks, a front sway bar, power steering, and H3 halogen headlamps. All told, it's a cool mix of stock and aftermarket components, complemented by a factory-like appearance and added power. That's a win, even at nearly $150K. 

And before you say it's only a Savoy and not a real Fury, you should know that not all the cars used in the film were the range-topping model. Filmmaker John Carpenter purchased 24 vehicles to create the 17 Christine replicas for the movie, including some Savoy and Belvedere models. It's also important to note that the 1958 Fury was not available in red; Sandstone White was the only exterior color.

This Savoy is currently the world's most expensive iteration of the nameplate ever sold at auction. Yes, the $176K selling price from 2024 puts it above the Max Wedge-powered vehicles of 1962-1964. It's also more expensive than any 1957-1958 Fury except for the two movie cars I mentioned earlier.