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Dustin Hoffman's "Rain Man" Buick Roadmaster Convertible didn't exactly make it rain when it crossed the auction block, but did sell for more than expected.
![Hoffman has owned the 1949 Buick Roadmaster from "Rain Man" since completing the film.](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/01/1200/675/rain-man-1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Hoffman has owned the 1949 Buick Roadmaster from "Rain Man" since completing the film. (Bonhams)
The cream-colored 1949 Convertible used during the making of the Oscar-winning film had been owned by Hoffman since he bought it after production ended.
![The 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/01/1200/675/rain-man-2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
The 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible (Bonhams)
The 84-year-old said he put up for sale at the Bonhams Scottsdale auction because he's just been keeping it in storage and that it should be "driven, enjoyed, and cherished."
![Hoffman's Buick has been in storage for many years.](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/01/1200/675/rain-man-3.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Hoffman's Buick has been in storage for many years. (Bonhams)
The auction house put a pre-sale estimate of $150,000 to $250,000 for the Buick, while Hagerty estimates a perfect example without the Hollywood connection is worth around $135,000.
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When the hammer finally came down, the winning bidder ended up paying $335,000, including auction fees.
Unlike some movie cars, this one isn't one of a kind, however. Two were used on screen and the other one is still owned by director Barry Levinson, who sometimes displays it at classic car events.