GTA 6 real-world easter egg: This car used by Rockstar for game’s development is available on auction

A car that Rockstar Games used in the development of the highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 is being sold at an auction. Fans who bid for this vehicle, which was modelled and placed into the game, can own a rare piece of memorabilia before the upcoming open-world game releases. With over a decade since the launch of GTA 5, excitement for the new game is at an all-time high. Take-Two Interactive's CEO has also expressed confidence in the game's release date, which is still months away. The game’s maker announced the car’s auction with a post shared on Reddit. Here are all the details about the auction of the car that was used in the game.The 2013 Chevy, which is now available for auction, was 3D-scanned and used as an in-game cop car in GTA 6. 3D scanning records the fine details of a real-world object and converts them into a digital mesh that can be used in games and animations.The auction will allow players to drive the same model later, both virtually and in real life. It comes with Vice City police decals on the doors, rear and front hood, along with a custom "SCAREDU" plate. The Reddit listing notes that the car was also used to promote the game. However, it doesn't share other details on how and where it was utilised for that purpose.The auction listing (as seen by GamerRadar) reads: “This car is one of the actual used models for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 video game and was 3D scanned directly into the game, meaning you'll be able to drive this exact car in the game. This car was driven to promote the new GTA 6 game. The car is completely street legal and complies with all legal regulations for driving a 'replica' police car. [It] has all of the police parts, including the light bar, siren, brush guard, spot lights on either side, and other details." This car’s auction started at just $10 and has already climbed past $3,000 with multiple bids. Located in Colorado, the vehicle is fully ready to hit the streets and is in working condition, meaning the buyer can technically drive this gaming collectable home.While cars have often been featured in gaming partnerships, it’s rare for a vehicle directly used by developers to hit the market, making this an unusual piece of memorabilia that could turn heads if spotted on the road. The auction is set to end this weekend, which means that someone could own and drive a GTA 6 car before the game itself launches on May 26, 2026.