Legendary Movie Cars
Oct 30th, 2010 Posted in entertainment | no comment »Few people except true automotive fans look twice at the cars appearing in their favorite movie. However, the right car can really set the tone for the flick and give it some depth and character. Nothing says sophistication and class like an Aston Martin and few other cars can emphasize the “tough guy” or “bad boy” image like a good old fashioned American muscle car, whether it be a Ford Mustang or Chevy Camaro. Here are a few of the most infamous cars to ever hit the silver screen.
Aston Martin DB5 “GoldFinger”- The British brand is well renowned for crafting gorgeous and powerful automobiles. The stunning DB5 model has gained many fans and admirers worldwide due to its appearance in numerous James Bond flicks including “Goldfinger” and “Thunderball”. The actual DB5 model that was driven by Sean Connery in the movie was recently purchased at a British auction at the price $4.6 million dollars. The engine is 4.0 Liters and has the ability to reach speeds of up to 145 miles per hour.
Ford Coupe-”American Graffiti”- The 1932 Deuce coupe is memorable for its final drag race scene in the cult classic movie “American Graffiti”. This bright yellow ride comes with a V8 3.6 Ltr engine and puts out 60 hp. Deuce’s role emphasizes the significance of the Ford brand in popular American culture.
Bumblebee-”Transformers “- Bumblebee is the yellow Chevy Camaro driven by the actor Shia LeBouf. Who can forget that scene where he picks up Megan Fox where she takes a look under Bumblebee’s hood? Bumblebee is bright and yellow with daring black stripes. Unfortunately Bumblebee was involved in a recent car accident which was not written in the script. She was hit on the side by a police SUV in Washington DC. If you want to have a Camaro that looks just like this car, now you can, thanks to Chevrolet’s Transformers Special Edition package for the Camaro. This will get you Autobot insignia fender bags and wheel caps and more Autobot insignias in the console in addition to the yellow and black exterior.
Ford Edge-”Quantum Of Solace” – I watched this movie in theaters and could hear the audience gasp in shock as Mr Bond emerged from a Ford Edge, of all cars. This wasn’t just any Ford Edge, but an environmentally friendly Ford Edge powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.
Delorean DMC 12-”Back To The Future”- This vehicle achieves the impossible and breaks the laws of quantum physics. In the movie the DMC is able to travel back in time when hitting exact speeds of 88 mph. In our book, that makes the Delorean one of the coolest cars ever.
Mustang GT-”Bullitt”- Fewer cars are more American than the the Ford Mustang GT and this car was showcased prominently in the 1968 flick “Bullitt”. The car was super powerful for its time and as a matter of fact, it’s still powerful when compared with today’s offerings. Equipped with an impressive a V8 engine with 325 HP, this exciting and cool ride had a major role in a dramatic, long car chase scene.
These cars have become almost legendary due to their brief stints in the flicks. Even if they are discontinued (such as the Delorean), they still live in our minds and hearts through the movies. Most people don’t give the automobiles they see in movies a second thought, but in some cases, these vehicles have gone on to become even more famous than the leading actors themselves!
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