In a heartwarming Instagram video published Friday, Vin Diesel reunited with Paul Walker’s car from the original The Fast and the Furious. His post also seemed to indicate that we can expect to see the vehicle in the upcoming 11th installment of the popular action franchise.
“Blessed and grateful…” Diesel captioned the tribute, which was seemingly recorded on a speedway track.
“Another incredible day of shooting,” Diesel began the clip, before pivoting to reveal the instantly recognizable Toyota Supra that Walker’s character, Brian O’Connor, drove in the 2001 blockbuster. “For all of you that really know the Fast and Furious franchise, you can only imagine what this car evoked. That was the first car I came across in this franchise. And needless to say, it holds a special place in my heart.”
The iconic Supra, which also featured prominently in 2 Fast 2 Furious, sold for a whopping $550,000 at auction back in 2021. Eddie Paul, of The Shark Shop in El Segundo, California, built the car specifically for the film. It served as the “hero” vehicle for Walker’s character, meaning it was driven by the star for key sequences and close-ups, while identical but less detailed models were made for chase sequences, crash scenes, and long shots.
SOLD! The "10-second car" has crossed the block selling for a record-breaking $550,000! Driven by actor @RealPaulWalker and featured in two of "The Fast and Furious" films, this 1994 #ToyotaSupra proved to be an icon of car culture. @TheFastSaga @Toyota #Supra pic.twitter.com/GNJnGh0AmL
— Barrett-Jackson (@Barrett_Jackson) June 20, 2021
Walker appeared in five of the Fast and Furious movies. His last appearance was in Furious 7, which was released after his death in 2013. In that installment, Walker’s brothers stood in for the actor to help complete scenes he hadn’t finished before he died.
The 11th Fast and Furious installment, somewhat bafflingly titled Fast X: Part 2, is expected to hit theaters in 2026. It was originally supposed to release next year, but the date was pushed back after production delays.
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