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Used car prices are going up, even for AMC Pacers.
The "Wayne's World" AMC Pacer was auctioned for a record $71,500. (Barrett-Jackson)
The custom 1976 Pacer featured in the 1992 comedy "Wayne's World" was auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event on Wednesday for $71,500, a new record for the model.
The restored car retains its appearance from the film. (Barrett-Jackson)
That's nearly twice the $37,400 paid for it in 2016, when it was auctioned by "Pawn Stars" host Rick Harrison after he had it fully restored.
The Pacer is equipped with a dashboard-mounted fountain drink cup dispenser. (Barrett-Jackson)
The baby blue hatchback nicknamed "The Mirthmobile" still sports the flame decals, mismatched wheels, cup dispenser and ceiling-mounted licorice dispenser it had in the film.
A 1976 AMC Pacer X was auctioned for $34,100. (Barrett-Jackson)
And while it commanded a particularly high price due to its Hollywood provenance, another 1976 Pacer was sold alongside it for $34,100, or about twice the recent going rate for a perfect show car example.
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The "Wayne’s World" Pacer sale comes at a significant moment, with the 30th anniversary of the film's release set to be celebrated on February 14.