Total Recall: 50 Most Memorable Movie Cars
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After 40 years, the Mach 5 makes the jump from animation to the big screen, and to celebrate, we're counting down the most memorable cars of all time. Back to Article
After 40 years, the Mach 5 makes the jump from animation to the big screen, and to celebrate, we're counting down the most memorable cars of all time. Back to Article
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on May 08 2008 02:52 PM Great list, the number 1 was a perfect choice! The delorean is absolutely iconic. (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 02:55 PM im glad the general lee which should be atleast number 2 but oh well and also torettos 1970 charger, what can i say im a charger fan (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 03:01 PM I think the DB5 is WAYYYY more iconic than herbie, the general lee, and the mach 5. Think about it. 50 Most Memorable MOVIE CARS. Mach 5 and General Lee both came before in they're tv series and herbie, well Lohan ruined that for most fans. I Agree with the De Lorean at that no. 1 spot, but the DB5 should have had that no. 2. (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 03:16 PM Great list. The only car I think is missing is Kurt Russels car in Deathproof with the skull. (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 03:27 PM Nice list, M! Although I have to admit I would have put Christine and the Eco 1 higher than Speed Racer and The General Lee which, as pointed out before, were really TV cars. And if TV cars are included, Kitt should be in the top ten! (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 03:34 PM Nice list, especially the delorian for #1. But I have to disagree with the inclusion of the General Lee. You said in the intro you were leaving out TV cars, and while yes, it was in the movie, the car is only famous because of the TV show and not the turd of a movie. If it were only in the movie it wouldn't be on this list at all. Seems like you guys are bending your own rules. (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 03:36 PM jokerboy, Stuntman Mike's Death Proof car made the honorable mentions! (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 03:45 PM In reply to this comment (#1726670) There was a brief debate about whether or not to include cars that started on TV (the General Lee, Starsky's Gran Torino, the Mach 5), but we ultimately decided to include them. Our reasoning was that if a successful TV actor (i.e. Neil Patrick Harris) appears in a movie or two, is he still just a TV star? And even though the Mach 5 and the General Lee were primarily TV cars, they were definitely treated as stars of their respective (big-budget) films. And we figured it's more of an oversight to leave them out, rather than include them. (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 04:20 PM I busted out in a big smile as soon as I saw Fozzie's Studebaker made the list. Epic win for the bear. (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 04:47 PM In reply to this comment (#1726671) Oh ok (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 04:48 PM In reply to this comment (#1726671) Hey Jen sicnce youve seen speed racer alreay is it any good? I wanna see it but the reviews have been negative, which I expected. Also is RACER X in it alot? (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 05:23 PM jokerboy, I LOVED Speed Racer. I've never disagreed personally with the Tomatometer so strongly. Unless you have the heart of a cynic (like 65 % of critics at the moment), you'll enjoy it. And there's enough Racer X to make a Matthew Fox fan weep. You know what's interesting about Matthew Fox? EVERYTHING. (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 05:38 PM The Aston Martin DB5 is a machine of great beauty. I want one. Very very much. Great list Matchity. If you are into car movies, I recommend digging out an obscure, early Peter Weir Aussie flick called The Cars that Ate Paris. It scored 50% on the Tomatometer and it is very very weird and very very black but the cars are an experience! In trivia interesting probably only to myself, it was filmed in a tiny, one road Aussie town where I spent part of my childhood. (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 06:05 PM In reply to this comment (#1726788) Cool thanks Jen, Im gonna trust ya because u seem to like cool action flicks with ausome bizare style, like mostly the Night Watch series, and we both are excited for Wanted seems to look like we will finnaly get a cool R action flick. Im also happy theres alot of Racer X, matthew fox is ausome- hes ausome on Lost. (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 06:12 PM Huh? The Batmobile shoulda been no 1 Then delorian at 2 then Ecto 1 at 3. I dont care what happens after that. (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 08:00 PM I was kinda hopin' to see Lightning McQueen up there, but then again I'm like one of five people who loved Pixar's Cars. Or maybe animated ones don't count. Great list! (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 08:05 PM I would of thrown up if Herbie wasn't in the top 10, thank you! (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 08:16 PM I have to take issue with Bullitt being so low. C'mon! (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 08:16 PM The movies made after TV shows such as Dukes of Hazzard were horrible and if the movie was to stand alone the car wouldn't be famous at all and should not be considered for a car in the top ten. Ok now that I'm done venting with a run on sentance, I loved the rest of the list. Awesome that the Batmobile made it on the list three times (thank God you didn't include the Batman and Robin Batmobile). Personally Christine should have been higher on the list. That car scared the crap out of me as a child, honestly I still have nightmares! (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 08:17 PM The movies made after TV shows such as Dukes of Hazzard were horrible and if the movie was to stand alone the car wouldn't be famous at all and should not be considered for a car in the top ten. Ok now that I'm done venting with a run on sentance, I loved the rest of the list. Awesome that the Batmobile made it on the list three times (thank God you didn't include the Batman and Robin Batmobile). Personally Christine should have been higher on the list. That car scared the crap out of me as a child, honestly I still have nightmares! (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 08:19 PM 6000 SUX!!! I'd buy that for a dollar!!! Also, 'Blade'- 1968 Dodge Charger. Bad A** (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 08:20 PM Well, if Jen says its awesome, then I do believe Speed Racer is definitely a fresh movie!!! Wish more critics were as open minded and as wise as you, Jen :) (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 08:25 PM #47, there are obviously no Muscle car fans here. That is not a 71 Camero, it is either a 67 or a 68 (can't see the tail lights) Those were the only two years that had the fake hood vents, and only the first gen Chevy f-bodys had that nose with the hideaway lights. 70 and on had fixed lights. Do a Google search before you post something guys. (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 09:00 PM Also, you know what that Car from the movie "the car" does look like Bender in Were-Car mode ;) Always nice to see a futurama reference and as we are talking about great cartoons how about the flintsones car? The movie may have been awful but the car remains a Yabba dabba doo success!! (Reply to this) |
on May 08 2008 10:06 PM Perfect choice for number one. (Reply to this) |
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on May 08 2008 10:32 PM In reply to this comment (#1726967) Hey Jtreadwell, Thanks for catching that mistake. It is a 1967, and our original notes have it listed as a 67, but somehow that typo slipped in when we posted the article. (I feel like a jerk for not catching that myself - I personally feel that 1970 is the start of the long, downhill slide for the Camaro badge). (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 12:41 AM Hahaha Dougie, "Yabba Dabba Doo Success" needs to become part of my everyday lingo :) (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 05:27 AM How do you miss htt Thre (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 06:09 AM In reply to this comment (#1726622) thanks.... do you walk in to the movie theatre and annouce the end of the movie too? why not just make a copy of the list and post it so the rest of us don't have to read all the other 49 (Reply to this) |
on May 09 2008 07:02 AM RT guys- I gotta say, I was starting to think that whenever you guys can't find anything to write about, you just pound out a list. I wanted to apologize, because this list was really COOL, from reminding me about a lot of the movie cars of my childhood to giving the actual identity of the cars. Dunno that the order matters to me all that much, but I was VERY happy to see the Delorean and the General Lee so high. And regarding the Lamborghini, that was eerily accurate: I was an early-teenage boy in the 80's and I spent hours drooling over my brother's poster of a white Countach. Hats off. (Reply to this) |
on May 09 2008 07:41 AM Where is the 55' from Two Lane Blacktop/American Graffiti? Gimme a break! (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 08:28 AM Here's one, but only for honorable mention though. "Stripes" had the EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle, which was actually just a 70's GMC mobile home. Except that it was decked out with armored sides/windows, a rocket launcher, a flame-thrower, and also comfortably seated a whole, kidnapped POW platoon. Sorry though, the drill sargeant has to ride on the roof. Loved it, and the movie, but probably not a TOP 50. p.s. Read RT daily for awhile now, but only just registered today so that I could leave this comment. Had to bring the info to the masses, though. (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 08:36 AM Horrible Horrible List. Bullitt's Car is 25? Below the fake parts built Elenor from Gone in 60 seconds? His car in Gone in Gone in 60 isn't a replica of the original gone in 60 car, its a replica of Bullitt's Car. The Delor (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 08:46 AM Horrible Horrible List. Bullitt's Car is 25? Below the fake parts built Elenor from Gone in 60 seconds? His car in Gone in Gone in 60 isn't a replica of the original gone in 60 car, its a replica of Bullitt's Car. The De Lorean in first is great, its a classic pop culture car. Herbie si cool, but not top 5 by far, its a frikken beatle that most people may not know due to it being a crappy movie at that. Mach 5? Its not a real working car, most of these other cars are street legal cars, this thing is a prototype and 95% computer animation. The General Lee and Torino are classics, in the classic shows. These movies were pure garbage and the cars don't stand the originals. Why not have Mork's car on the list if these two are on it. Lastly, WTF THE TRUCK FROM DUEL. Sure its a TV Movie but theres TV show remakes tossed here too. A truck that would make you crap your draws is never something to leave off the list. You have vans, cartoons and others, why not the most awesome truck ever. Top 10: 1) Bullitt's Mustang 2) De Lorean 3) Blues Mobile (Who Can't Quote the Features on this Baby) 4) Bond's Aston 5) Duel's Truck 6) Greased Lightning 7) Bat-Mobile (1989) 8) Lotus 9) Ferris' Ferrari 10) Mirth Mobile (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 08:55 AM In reply to this comment (#1727382) well yes lets include Rusty Nail's Truck also! Candycane.... (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 08:59 AM When this baby hits 88 miles per hour you're going to see some serious sh*t! (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 10:19 AM Delorean at #1? You betcha! I know it's IMPOSSIBLE to please everyone, and there are some imspired choices on this list, but I was surprised to not see Austin Powers' "Shaguar" on the list. I was delighted to see the Alfa Romeo from "The Graduate" make the list. Not so sure about doubling up on cars from remakes in lieu of other cars that may have got bumped off the list, either, but hey, that's just me. :) Steve (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 11:39 AM In reply to this comment (#1727497) Hey Steve, You're absolutely right; anytime you present a list like this, people will have disagreements. Everyone brings their own experiences to this sort of list, and so that definitely affects the perceptions about placement and such. More than anything else, the list is a measure of how famous certain cars are to the general public. So cars like Bullitt's Mustang, for instance, get placed lower on the list because even though it's really, really well known to car lovers, we don't believe that it's that famous to the rest of the general public. And it was also a tough call on both Eleanors and both sets of Minis, but ultimately we figured they all should be on the list. I should also mention that this isn't a ranking of awesomeness - that would be a wildly different list. (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 01:15 PM Ok...how car Death Proof not be in the top 50!!!! (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 01:19 PM In reply to this comment (#1727566) How "CAN" too...AHAHAH (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 02:29 PM Prop- That's definitely an ok Freudian slip considering the context :) (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 02:43 PM It's sad when even a teen today can tick off the top movie cars, and 6 of them pre-date 1980..... poor effort RT. (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 04:49 PM Great and extensive list. Someone did some real research(!), but you missed one car that became as much as star and the movie (in the 1960s). The movie was "Harold and Maude" and the car was Harold's 1961-ish Jaguar XKE 'shooting break' (aka, station wagon). Also, a car that was even the title of the movie (in the mid-1950s) was "The Solid Gold Cadillac". The car was a 1956 Cadillac convertible painted brilliant gold. Great job on this Tomoato list however. I enjoyed it very much. (Reply to this) |
on May 09 2008 05:11 PM Death Proof should have been in the top 50. Christine should have been #1. I know, whine whine whine. I don't recall a car making anywhere near as much of an impact on me as Christine. That crazy radio that would glow and play, how it survived that hilarious fire, etc. (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 08:01 PM Great list. Where is Wayne and Garth's Pacer "Mirth-Mobile" from Wayne's World? (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 08:24 PM It would've been nice to have seen the Aston Martin Vanquish from the James Bond movie Die Another Day (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 08:27 PM It would've been nice to have seen the Aston Martin Vanquish from the James Bond movie Die Another Day. That car was freakin gorgeous. (Reply to this) |
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on May 09 2008 10:12 PM How can you not have Lightning McQueen not on that list? Must not have kids. Speaking of McQueen, even though Steve McQueen has fallen out of the public conciousness, the car from Bullit is still top ten at least. (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 12:06 AM could Luke's Landspeeder be considered a car? (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 06:14 AM I always loved that prototype van/tank on wheels from the finale of Tango & Cash. (Reply to this) |
on May 10 2008 07:05 AM Too bad animated cars couldn't be added to this list (I'm looking at Lightining McQueen ) (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 07:47 AM I don't like the new Mach 5 even being on the list. The movie just came out and doesn't have a history yet. (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 02:02 PM The Lamborghini in all three Cannonball Run movies (including Speed Zone) are LP500S models. (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 02:41 PM If you are interested in these & TV cars in toy form , check out this website : hollywood-diecast.com Looks like Iron Man is gonna be #1 again ! (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 02:42 PM www.hollywood-diecast.com (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 05:27 PM How about the The Durango-95 from A Clockwork Orange that Alex and his Droogs take into the night to rape and pillage? That's a memorable image from an iconic movie. Looks like you forgot that one. (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 07:17 PM (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 09:12 PM The red 1912 Renault from Titanic, anyone? (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 09:20 PM I was just happy to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang make it :P It was a fun list though (but I do agree that the Flintstone's car should have made the list since it did appear on the big screen). (Reply to this) |
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on May 10 2008 10:32 PM DeLorean is undoubtedly number 1, but where is KITT? (Reply to this) |
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on May 11 2008 12:04 AM Bullcrap, the Ecto-1 should've been #2. When you think "memorable movie cars" that and the Delorean are the first to pop in your head. Too bad Ash's Delta 88 didn't make the list, but I was glad to see it honorably mentioned. ECTO-1 ALL THE WAY! (Reply to this) |
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on May 11 2008 03:29 PM I don't think KITT was in the movie. Oh, and I just remembered the film MALVERT is from... Student Bodies? HILARIOUS! "Malvert pee red. . ." HORSEHEAD BOOKENDS. (Reply to this) |
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on May 11 2008 10:04 PM Good list! My only complaint is that Chitty should have been much higher. (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 07:57 AM It's a little thing but, the Batmobile from the 60s series was actually a customized 1955 Lincoln Futura, not a '54. The Vehicle was built by Ford in '54, but it was a 1955 model concept car. (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 08:03 AM It only had a brief cameo, but there was the awesome deathmobile that emerged from under the parade float in Animal House. (Reply to this) |
on May 12 2008 08:21 AM I wish I had a time machine car... (Reply to this) |
on May 12 2008 09:01 AM Actually there are 2 cool cars I did not see in the list that should have at least shown up in the honorable mentions section: 1) The Golden Compass car - even though it was not it the movie very long it was still really cool 2) Captain Nemo's car on League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 09:55 AM ... what about Daniel LaRuso's moms station wagon in Karate Kid. (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 09:58 AM The Jag in austin powers! (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 09:59 AM The Minis in Italian Job (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 11:33 AM Alright, time to get three minor peeves out of the way: 1. Did you guys say that the Mirthmobile ISN'T cool?? *smacks you upside the head* 2. Having the Batmobile on the list three times seems a bit excessive (I would've just grouped them in one spot), but I guess it's understandable since they're all different models. 3. The only notable omission, off the top of my head, is Kaneda's motorcycle from Akira...But of course, that's not an actual car. Duh. Still, as a kick-*** movie vehicle/roadster in general, it should've deserved an honorable mention somehow. Other than all of that, it was a damn fine list! The Ecto-One, the DeLorean, the Mirthmobile, all my faves...Awesome. (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 11:53 AM I'm surprised Uncle Buck's Mercury Grand Marquis did not make the list. It was very much a part of the film, even if it was a beat up wreck. (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 12:28 PM I would like to know where the A-team van was, KITT, Judge Dread's motorcycle (especially the one that flew), all of Iron Man's cars....especially the Shelby Cobra that he destroys....that was pretty memorable ;), the flying Camaro from the cartoon MASK, theres so many more the list is missing all sorts.....I agree tho with Bat-Fink batmobile should have been number 1 and I think it should have been the newest one thats most like the comic books car the others were iconic but the Newest one a cross between a Lamborgini and a HUMMER come on it's totally sic! (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 02:52 PM In reply to this comment (#1732556) They said right in the introduction that only cars from movies - or movies based on TV shows - were considered towards the list, thus the omission of the A-Team van & KITT (they even mentioned those two as an example). Judge Dredd's motorcycle is...Well, a motorcycle. Not a full-fledged car. Besides, if we had to pick only one motorcycle for an honorable mention, then screw Dredd, once again I say that props should be given to Kaneda's motorcycle from Akira. Iron Man had some cool cars...But I doubt wrecking one up really shows off its potential. No real car-centric scenes = No mention. (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 06:51 PM what about the diesel from maximum overdrive? or charlie sheens cars in the wraith or the porsche from no mans land? and since this list included vehicles that werent cars, what about the tank from tank? or mr T's cab from DC cab? but i def think that the #1 car shoulda been optimus prime from transformers.. (Reply to this) |
on May 12 2008 07:20 PM haha that was a really good list i was surprised at some, but a good surprise i thought you were going to forget someone but I think you got all the ones i was thinking (Reply to this) |
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on May 12 2008 07:32 PM no Jurassic Park jeep? ah well, Batman Return's batmobile is the best (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 08:08 AM For about 14 years, I owned one of the original Gran Torinos from "Starsky & Hutch." It still had the ownership plate from 20th Fox welded into the engine compartment, and plenty of dents/damage from several years of filming. My advice to anyone who wants to own a movie/TV car is: be prepared for a lot of idiot motorists to make "clever" comments whenever they spot you in or near the car (I certainly underestimated that response); build up a big bank account, because unless you buy the car completely restored, it will nickel and dime you to death. (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 08:38 AM Are you kidding? What about the Phantom Corsair from 1938's The Young in Heart? (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 10:10 AM I think the following cars should have at least gotten honorable mentions: The Electric SUV's from Jurassic Park The Weasly's Flying Muggle Car from The Harry Potter Series The Ford P.O.S. from Men In Black Lightning McQueen from Cars Benny the Cab from Who Framed Roger Rabbit The flying police cruiser from Blade Runner The Flintstone's Car The bus from Speed Miss Daisy's car from Driving Miss Daisy The RV from Stripes (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 10:48 AM I was getting worried that the famous DeLorean would not be counted, only to be quite pleased that it was #1! Definitely the correct choice! I love Back to the Future, course, its kinda hard not to:) (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 12:01 PM Not sure why Nemo's car in League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen wasn't included and The Great Leslie's Leslie Special from The Great Race wasn't included. What about the Vette from Corvette Summer? (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 12:17 PM No mention of the hot rod from The California Kid? Falfa's 55 Chevy from American Graffiti (which also was seen in Two lane Blacktop?) The outrageous ambulance from Mother, Jugs And Speed? The Dodge concept from The Wraith? The Barris built ZZR Spy Car from the 1966 movie Out Of Sight. Two built Buick engines...what's not to like? (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 01:19 PM Bandit's Trans-Am is definitely worthy of the list. Being a former Firebird owner I have to correct your entry. The image you've posted is actually of the Bandit II a 1980 Trans-Am and not the original bandit which should be a 1977 Trans-Am. They were *very* similar cars with two major exterior design differences: 1) the nose, hard to tell with the profile shot you've got here but you can tell if look hard enough. 2) the big give away - the rims. The original bandit had 'snowflake' rims. The one you've pictured is from the second movie which is actually my personal fav T-A. Anyway, great list and totally agree with #1 pick. You can't see that car and not think of Doc Brown. (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 01:25 PM I agree with lordairgtar--The Wraith!!! Also, what about Sonny Crockett's TWO Ferraris from Miami Vice--The Daytona Spyder and the Testarossa?!? (Reply to this) |
on May 13 2008 02:12 PM No Blade Runner spinner? :( (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 03:42 PM Disgraceful list is disgraceful. Let me point out the flaws: 49: Lebowski deserves better. Much better. 46: Meh, could've chosen better. 41: Are you kidding me? That car should be like to 20 minumum. The bastard sibling in the 2000 remake needs to be here. Disgraceful. 33: No. Doesn't even deserve an Honorable Mention. Screw you Bay for ruining such an iconic character. 31: Disqualified because no streetable car exists. Where's my 700 BHP RWD Toyota Camry huh? I wanna be like Dale Jr.!!! 30: For a site like this, i'm surprised no mention has been made that the Charger is actually a graft of TWO different era Chargers. 26: The world has never seen a more badass Falcon. Top 10 easily. I mean people DIED making that movie. That's good for at least 10 places up. 25: ... The same people who made this list must have made the sci-fi weapons list and put the lightsaber at the bottom of the list. Easily one of the most iconic cars in film ever. And it's at #25? 15: Shunt it to #41 and put the original here. CGI vs. Metal on Metal contact? Opt for the latter. Eleanor II fails. 8: ROOTS. Startsky and *************** Hutch made the Torino. Not a hack comedian and emo-wannabe hero made the Torino. 4: So how much did they pay you to include the car at this spot? Conflict of Interest Alert!! 3: See comment for #8. ROOTS **********, ROOTS. 2: Totally top 5 material. At least they didn't give credit to the Lindsey Failhan remake travesty. 1: Total agreement. This car would not be where it is today without being in these Movies. John DeLorean owes these people a life-debt. Oh wait... (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 05:27 PM Ecto-1 cracked the top 10. I'm happy. (Reply to this) |
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on May 13 2008 10:34 PM Top 5 Most Memorable: Minis Italian Job (1969), BluesMobile, BatMobile, Delorean, Alfa in The Graduate Top 5 Most Recognizable: BatMobile (TV), Ghostbusters, Bond's Astin Martin, Dodge in Dukes of Hazard, Herbie Others: The Monkees Car deserves a mention. The Colombo clunker Police car sliding at start of Hill St Blues The Bus hanging over the cliff in Italian Job (Reply to this) |
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on May 14 2008 12:20 AM There are few more movies: The Saint: Volvo C70 ( P1800 original tv series ) Play it to the Bone: Oldsmobile 442 convertable The great race : Leslie Special Mad,Mad,Mad World: numbers of cars, you pick Sideways: Saab 900cabrio 1987 Rush Hour: Chevrolet Corvette 1972 (Reply to this) |
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on May 14 2008 12:23 AM There are few more movies: The Saint: Volvo C70 ( P1800 original tv series ) Play it to the Bone: Oldsmobile 442 convertable The great race : Leslie Special Mad,Mad,Mad World: numbers of cars, you pick Sideways: Saab 900cabrio 1987 Rush Hour: Chevrolet Corvette 1972 (Reply to this) |
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on May 14 2008 12:29 AM Here are a few vehicles and movies missed Mad Max , Big Bopper , Night Rider's HQ Prescilla Queen of the Desert , Pink Bus Running On Empty , the H.O or '57 chev or Fox 1 Midnight Spares Oz A Rock N Roll Road Movie Puberty Blues , panel van The Cars That Ate Paris , spikey Bug Metal Skin , Valiant The Wogboy , Valiant The Big Steal , Jaguar These are Aussie car movies. (Reply to this) |
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on May 14 2008 08:07 AM Hey, your info is wrong from "Eleanor" in Gone in 60 Seconds. It was a '67 Shelby GT, not a '73. (Reply to this) |
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on May 14 2008 11:47 AM Thanks for including the Lamborghini from the Cannonball Run, I was one of those teenage boys in the 80's that wanted that car. Hell, now I'm 37 and I still want that car. :) (Reply to this) |
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on May 14 2008 02:01 PM This list made me smile, and I don't normally like cars. I like the ones in movies though. If I had to change something on this list I would have included the Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo and the Benny the cab from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. :-) I don't care that they're not real cars! They're my favs! (Reply to this) |
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on May 14 2008 02:15 PM In reply to this comment (#1734852) More like a few regular trim Mustang fastbacks made to look like a Shelby. And the 1974 version was a Mach 1 knock-off. (Reply to this) |
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on May 15 2008 09:44 AM Great list. Some of the honorables maybe ought to have been on the list, and there are still some missing: The car and the big rig from "Duel" The flying police cars from "Blade Runner" The RV from "Stripes" The RV from "Damnation Alley" Gold Bentley from "The Apple" (and also every other car from that film, but only for their awfulness) The Bus from "The Big Bus" There are likely more, perhaps found htt But my main reason to post is to correct the statement about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. While true that nobody actually says the car was an old race car, the title sequence clearly depicts the history of the old gem that becomes Chitty. In the drawings and other footage, we see Chitty's former life as a race car, and, if memory serves, even how the car got wrecked. I'm a big fan of title sequences that do more than display the names of the actors, and I'm surprised the author of this article missed that. (Reply to this) |
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on May 15 2008 09:51 AM Doesn't the flying Winnebago from Spaceballs count? (Reply to this) |
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on May 15 2008 11:41 AM Where's the flying car from Bladerunner? (Reply to this) |
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on May 16 2008 10:48 PM Great list, but relegating Ash's 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 to the honorable mentions is unforgivable. I mean, its Evil Dead, they cannibalize the car in AoD to destroy skeletons at which point it runs mysteriously on steam. It might be in my top 10 and is certainly in the top 20. (Reply to this) |
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on May 16 2008 10:50 PM Great list, but relegating Ash's 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 to the honorable mentions is unforgivable. I mean, its Evil Dead, they cannibalize the car in AoD to destroy skeletons at which point it runs mysteriously on steam. It might be in my top 10 and is certainly in the top 20. (Reply to this) |
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on May 23 2008 04:01 AM Okay, looking at the main list and the Honorable Mentions, it looks like you turned over every rock... and you STILL managed to miss Steve McQueen's Gulf Porsche #20 from "Le h htt ht http htt htt (Reply to this) |
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on May 27 2008 07:13 AM Lots of DOGS that don't even belong on this list, incl. the stupid ones like Dumb and Dumber, Thelma and Louise, etc. What's memorable about them?!! You have left off other great cars like the Jaguar XKE in Silver Streak or even the British Flag Jag in Austin Powers. And what about a car from one of the finest "car" movies of all time "Grand Prix"? Muppet Movie car? Gimme a break! (Reply to this) |
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on May 27 2008 07:20 AM In reply to this comment (#1726811) Well who doesn't want an Aston Martin DB5 these days? Will take at least a half mill to get one. A DB-6 would do me just fine....actually...ANY Aston Martin would be nice! (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 02 2008 06:50 PM What about Suzanne Somers' White T-Bird from American Graffiti? Not even honorable mention? C'mon! (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 05 2008 02:40 AM Hey no KITT? It could go on two wheels, jump and do that TURTLE BOOOOST!! :D (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 05 2008 02:41 AM In reply to this comment (#1774359) ...oh yeh and talk (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 05 2008 04:21 AM I thought for sure I would see the Charger from Dukes of Hazzard and the Delorean from back to teh Future on the top of this list. JT h (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 05 2008 06:03 AM ya ok... Eleanor is a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500... not this lame 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 05 2008 07:03 AM First, I believe that if they're going to add the General Lee, KITT should also be included. The Lee is memorable for the 70's/80's TV show, not the abortion of a movie that they released. And what about the Turbo Interceptor from "The Wraith"? (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 06 2008 03:28 PM the vechicle from "Damnation Alley" now that i have dated my self lol it was long before the rv in stripes so how could it have not be at least not in the honorable mentions and as far as the lambo in the cannonball run movies i still want one and if i had 100G's i'd get it (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 08 2008 10:08 PM how come I dont see any cars from cannonball the movie(1976)1st cannonball? does anyone know if anybody makes a die cast of the 68 charger in that movie?? (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 08 2008 10:09 PM how come I dont see any cars from cannonball the movie(1976)1st cannonball? does anyone know if anybody makes a die cast of the 68 charger in that movie?? (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 08 2008 10:12 PM elanor will and always be the 1971 version to me that was the first car movie ive ever seen loved it. how about the Wraith good pg flick MOPAR or NO CAR!!! (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 08 2008 10:14 PM for sale Kowalskis challenger with minature kowalski holding a beer!! 75.00 (Reply to this) |
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on Jun 08 2008 11:01 PM lots of diecast mopars some movie cars want to find more or sell some!!blues bros. vanishing (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 30 2008 05:52 PM I can think of a lot of cars from movies from 2005-2008. Alvin and the Chipmunks: 1. Dave Seville's (Jason Lee) 1962 Triumph TR3 Convertible 2. Ian Hawke's (David Cross) 2007 Cadillac Escalade SWB and 2003 Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible Herbie, Fully Loaded: 1. Maggie Peyton's (Lindsay Lohan) 1963 VW Bug (Here on the list) 2. Trip Murphy's 2005 Chevy Corvette Coupe Base C6 3. Trip Murphy's 2005 Dodge Stratus Coupe RaceCar R/T 4. Trip Murphy's 2004 Pontiac GTO 5.7L 5. 2005 Dodge Stratus R/T Coupe 6. Maggie Peyton's Dad's 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 7. 1973 Ford F100 Reg Cab XL V8 8. Peyton JR's Chevy Impala RaceCar Coupe 9. Maggie Peyton's Friend's 2003 VW SUV 1ST Gen Knight Rider (2008): 1. 2009 Ford Mustang GT500KR Shelby Coupe (K.I.T.T) 2. 2008 Ford Mustang GT'S (K.I.T.T's Disguises) 4. 2006 Ford Fusion SEL V6 AWD 5. 2007 Ford Edge SEL Limted AWD 6. 2008 Ford Focus SES Coupe Gen 3 7. 1985? Ford L-Series (L8000?) Diesel Truck 8. 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4X4 Gen 2 9. 2000 Chevy Suburban 2500HD Vortec LT Gen 2/3 10. 2003 GMC Yukon Denali SWB Gen 2 11. 1999 Lincoln Town Car Signature L LWB Limo/Hearse 12. 1997 Toyota Camry LE Sedan 14. 2003 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate L LWB Limo 15. 2004 Volvo S40 T5 V6 FWD The Simpsons TV Series: 1. 1995 AM General HMMV Hummer H1 Enclosed Top 2. 1973 American Motors AMC Gremlin 3 Door 3. 1963? Austin-Healy Convertible 4. 2004 Bentley Continental R-Type Extended Sedan 5. 1973 BMW 513i Sedan Injected Gen 1 6. 1979 BMW 713i Extended Sedan Gen 1 7. 1953? Cadillac DeVille Ambulance Pkg 8. 1981 Chevy Camaro R/S V6 Coupe w/o T-Tops Gen 2 9. 1975 Chevy Camaro R/S V6 2 Door Coupe V8 350/396 Gen 2 10. 1953 Chevy Corvette Convertible V6 2 DR Roadster C1 11. 1997 Chevy Corvette Base Convertible C5 12. 1980-1990 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible LE? 13. 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE? 4 Door Extended 3.0L Injected 14. 1970 Dodge Charger-Challenger R/T 2 Door Coupe HEMI Gen 1 15. 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Sport Reg. Cab HEMI 4X2 Gen 3/4 16. 1966 Ford Mustang Base V8 Convertible Gen 1 17. 1990 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT Coupe w/o T-Tops "Fox" Body 18. 2000 GM EV-1 Electric Vehicle 3 DR 19. 1980 Honda Civic 3 Door Hatch CX I3 Gen 1 20. 1991 Jeep Wrangler YJ Renegade 21. 2002 Lincoln Navigator Base SWB 4X4 Gen 2 22. 1954 Lincoln Bat Mobile Concept Convertible 23. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport Van Base 3.8L V6 AWD Gen 1 24. 1999 Volvo V70 XC70 AWD Base T5 V6 Gen 1 Family Guy: 1. 1991 Chevy Lumina LS APV AWD Gen 1 2. 1969 Chevy Camaro Base 350/396 Coupe Gen 1 3. 1993 Dodge Cargo Van Ram 1500 V6 Gen 2/3 4. 2000 Ford Taurus SEL 3.0 V6 FFV SDN Gen 2/3 5. 2000 Toyota Prius Base Hybrid Gen 2 (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 30 2008 04:03 PM As a Hemi guy I think it is a blasphemy to not even honorably mention Blade's Charger. I had to read the list and the honorable mentions twice to make sure the author actually did not include it... come on... (Reply to this) |
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on Nov 30 2008 04:06 PM In reply to this comment (#2161313) I demand a recount! A little late I admit but still.... Recount! (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 25 2009 03:43 PM This list is futile and idiotic, all the time you've forgotten an iconic car. A car capaple of the most mindboggling performances. A car who resides a movie which belongs to the group pf few films always being played somwhere in the world at any given time. The car I'm talking about - the car of all cars - is of course: Il Tempo Gigante !!! Constructed by bikerepairman Reodor Felgen, and driven in the spectacular race which also gave name to the movie; Flåklypa Grand Prix. They even made a full scale working and driving model of it!!! Not just did you forget in the preliminary list, you didn't even mention it in the "sweep-up"!!! Amateurs! (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 01 2009 03:53 PM I think you should have made the list Hollywood Automobiles or something like that which would include both movie and TV cars. That said, I feel Bandit's Trans Am totally got disrespected. There are a few cars in Hollywood that made the movie or show instead of the other way around. I don't see how anything could top the General Lee and Bandit #1 in that regard. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 10 2009 09:09 PM This list sadly left out my all time Childhood favorite movie car. The Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor from "The Wraith". That was the car that turned me into a car guy. (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 21 2009 09:18 AM Nice list, but I would have to say you left out one of the most popular car movies ever, Smokey and the Bandit number I. You have posted Smokey and the Bandit II, another great car movie, but not like the icon Smokey and the Bandit I is. Your listing is actually incorrect, you list the car as a 1977 Transam. The car you have shown is a 1980 Transam that was in Smokey and the Bandit II. The 1977 Transam was in Smokey and the Bandit I. Just thought I would share my thoughts. I am a collector of Second Generation Pontiac Transams, I own 12 of them. (Reply to this) |
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on Jul 26 2009 08:20 AM the movie "topper"1937 has a great looking vehicle in the plot, does anyone know what make it is? (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 03 2009 11:11 PM You guys missed a bunch of them, the A-Team van, Kit from Knightrider, the Mustang from Innerspace to name a few. (Reply to this) |
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on Sep 23 2009 09:49 PM Carol Burnett openbaarde in een gesprek dat toen Carol Burnett hoorde dat Carol Burnett op het punt stond Julie Andrews (zij allebei waren zeer jong die tijd) te ontmoeten; carol burnett tv (Reply to this) |
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on Sep 23 2009 09:49 PM Carol Burnett openbaarde in een gesprek dat toen Carol Burnett hoorde dat Carol Burnett op het punt stond Julie Andrews (zij allebei waren zeer jong die tijd) te ontmoeten; carol burnett tv (Reply to this) |
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