While movies tend to feature animals, creatures, or humans as protagonists, movies are full of iconic cars that steal the spotlight from their protagonists. Some vehicles steal every scene because they are integral to the story, appear in the best action scenes, or are an important part of character lore.
1959 Cadillac hearse Ghost Busters Or the 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible that Thelma and Louise drove off a cliff was certainly a memorable car, but it didn’t steal the show from its talented cast. However, in some movies, cars have the best scenes.
10/10 White lotus was practical and cool
the spy who loved me
The 007 movies are known for their interesting gadgets and awesome cars.aston martin in gold finger Impressively armed with cool gadgets, Sean Connery was still the star. the spy who loved meRoger Moore had to play second fiddle to the amazing 1976 Lotus Esprit Series 1.
The white Lotus Esprit’s futuristic design was not only eye-catching, but also had functionality at the heart of its story. It looked like game over when James and Anya plunged into the ocean, but Lotus produced a stable rudder and propeller. On dry land, the car transformed into his street machine again, surprising beachgoers and spectators.
9/10 Harvey was autonomous and self-aware
love bug
the cast of love bug They signed on for a film about an anthropomorphic 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, so they didn’t complain about being staged by a vehicle. Nicknamed “Bug” on the road and “Herbie” in the movies, the self-driving car was also self-aware. Harvey had a full range of emotions and a lovable personality.
The script did not specify what type of car Herbie was supposed to be, so Disney “auditioned” the casting call for the vehicle. VW Beats Toyota, Volvo, MG love bugHarvey had so much star power that he landed lead roles in five more films.
8/10 Dom Toretto’s Dodge Charger is iconic
fast and furious
of Fast & Furious The movie is more about action-packed racing and thrilling stunts than character development and intricate storylines. One of his that has left a lasting impression on audiences throughout the lengthy franchise is Dominic his 1970 Dodge Charger R/T with his Toretto Supercharger.
introduced into fast and furiousThe ’70 Charger had so much power that Dom was afraid to drive it.These fears proved effective when he totaled his car offast and furiousclimate race.Dispel any suspicion that the charger was the star fast and furiouswhich appeared in five sequels in the franchise.
7/10 Christine was made to take life
Christine
The main character of Stephen King Christine Went to the 1958 Plymouth Fury, and there was certainly a lot of fury about this car. Christine seems to have been created to take his life. By the time exiled Arnie bought her out, she was a killing machine that needed a tweak.
The conscious vehicle could actually regenerate itself, so Arnie might have saved time in the garage, but she took care of his bullies. Christine was the first, and possibly only, vehicle femme fatale in cinema.
6/10 The Batmobile is an integral part of Batman lore
dark knight trilogy
60’s Batmobile Batman The TV show was clearly a cool custom 1955 Lincoln Futura, but better suited for cruising than fighting crime. Late 80’s/early 90’s Batmobile Batman The movie focused too much on style and not enough on content.the batmobile dark knight trilogy, But it was an assault vehicle and a true superstar.
of batman begins, Wayne Enterprises builds a prototype military vehicle known as the “Tumbler”, which Bruce adopts as his vehicle. The armored vehicle is equipped with advanced weaponry and can be boosted on Rampless his jumps. batman begins Although slower than the rest of the trilogy, the next-gen Batmobile did enough to keep viewers engaged.
5/10 Pedro’s 1964 Chevy Drives Conspiracy
Cheech and Chons Up in Smoke
in the meantime Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke While hilarious, the story is the least coherent. Thankfully, Pedro’s steadying effect in his 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS pushed the plot forward. The lowrider, known as “The Luv Machine,” has carried his comedic duo from one misfortune to the next.
To join the cast of such an entertaining movie, Impala needed his own comedic chops.The rust and primer exterior was accentuated by mismatched baby blue doors.The interior featured a blue carpet dash, “Dingleberry” headliner accents and a chained steering wheel. up in smokeImpala got more screen time than most human actors.
4/10 A bumblebee turns into a camaro
transformers
Unlike movies where cars steal the scene, the 1976 Chevrolet Camaro transformersAutobot Bumblebee can transform into the car seen when Bumblebee finally takes the form of the 2006 Camero.
of transformers, Bumblebee signals the rest of the Autobots to rescue Sam and Michaela from the barricade and lead their charge into a final battle with the Decepticons. A wounded Bumblebee gives Sam the Allspark, which he plunges into Megatron’s chest, ending the threat. Bumblebee is such a star that Chevrolet partnered with the movie to make a special edition of the Camaro.
3/10 Max’s V-8 Interceptor is a real star
mad max
of mad max, civilization is collapsing, with only an underfunded main force patrol standing in the way of utter chaos. The Agency’s top tracker, Max Rockatanski, may have his name in the film’s title, but his 1973 XB GT Ford Falcon is the true star of this dystopian movie. am.
Known as the ‘Pursuit Special’ or ‘The Last V-8 Interceptor’, Max’s car was an Australian version of the Falcon with custom flares, exhaust pipes and a loud honking supercharger. The striking Falcon is very popular and road warrior The reboot had a nice cameo appearance Mad Max Fury Road.
2/10 Smokey can’t catch the bandit’s screaming chicken
Smokey and the Bandit
of Smokey and Bandit, The Starlight Black 1977 Pontiac Trans Am stood out among the entire cast of the action-comedy movie. The Pontiac Trans Am became an iconic car after the movie was released in his 1977.
With its t-top and “screaming chicken” hood decal, the Bandit Trans-Am was a bona fide cultural phenomenon. Pontiac averaged about 35,000 Trans-Am sales a year. smokey and the bandits Demand soared to 93,341 in 1978 and to 108,117 the following year.
1/10 The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is the most iconic movie car
back to the future
It’s hard to imagine a more iconic movie car than the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12. back to the future. Vehicles equipped with flux capacitors for time travel literally set the plot in motion. Director Robert Zemeckis originally wanted the time machine to be a refrigerator, but thankfully, Steven Spielberg stopped it.
Ironically, the DeLorean was a poor, underpowered car that had trouble reaching the 88 miles per hour required for time travel. The DeLorean transformed from junk into a transdimensional supercar, leaving a trail of flames and wowing audiences.
