Unfortunately, due to “laws” or whatever, folks like you and I cannot buy an F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 Super Hornet to tool around in while living out our Top Gun fantasies. However, a consolation prize is now up for grabs: Maverick’s iconic sunglasses.
That’s right, Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell’s screen-worn Ray-Ban sunglasses from Tony Scott’s legendary film Top Gun are up for auction right now. Think about how hot you’d look in these bad boys. Think of all the shirtless volleyball you could be playing. Think of how many enemy MiGs you could shoot down. The possibilities are endless, and the power lies in the glasses.
Sadly for all of us, these iconic sunglasses won’t come cheap. Bidding opened fairly recently, and although no one has placed one yet, the minimum bid is $10,000. It’s a small price to pay for something that is integral to the fabric of America.
If you’re not sure if these Ray-Bans are right for you just yet, don’t worry. Bidding doesn’t close until October 7, so you’ve got plenty of time to convince your partner (wingman) that you need these. Also, just saying but that’s less than a week after my birthday, if anyone wants to get me a gift.