Can You Identify These Classic Cars From the Movies That Made Them Famous?

By: Nikki Weed
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Identify These Classic Cars From the Movies That Made Them Famous?
Image: Paramount Pictures

About This Quiz

Since the golden age of Hollywood, cars have played poignant roles in film plots. A prime example would be the film The First Auto, which has a plot revolving around incorporating an automobile into a horse-centric household. The entire movie is based around the car and the tensions it causes within the family. The car was a bigger star than the people acting next to it! Selecting the proper automobile can be just as important as the cinematography or script. Would Gone In Sixty Seconds be the same movie if the featured car was a base model Civic as opposed to the illustrious Eleanor?

If you're a real automotive enthusiast, when you watch a film you're guessing at the model and year of all of the supporting automotive cast. Was that a '78 or '79 in that last shot? Did that particular DeVille come with those wheels or was that an aftermarket add-on? These little guessing games can make a movie fun and memorable, but how many can you identify in this test? Brush up on your automotive movie knowledge and have a little fun in the meantime! This quiz is sure to be Challenger-ing!


18 - Wayne's World 76 AMC Pacer
NBC Films
In which movie do four buds belt out "Bohemian Rhapsody" in this '76 AMC Pacer?
"Bohemian Rhapsody"
"Wayne's World"
"This Is Spinal Tap"
"Almost Famous"
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Complete with aftermarket flames adorning the doors, this Pacer was the epitome of geeky coolness for Garth Algar in "Wayne's Wolrd." The little car hasn't had much luck after becoming famous and fell into a state of disrepair by 2004. After sitting at the Volo Auto Museum in Northern Illinois, it was purchased and eventually shuffled to the television show "Pawn Stars." It was then purchased for a whopping $9,500, well above the $3,000 actual value for a Pacer in decent shape.

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35 - 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Bullitt
Solar Productions/Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
A gutsy Steve McQueen fights bad guys in the movie "Bullitt" while driving what car?
1970 Shelby Mustang
1964 Ford Mustang GT
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
1975 Ford Mustang II
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San Francisco sets the backdrop of perhaps the most memorable car chase scene in film history, and Steve McQueen did a majority of the stunt driving himself. To assure viewers that it was actually him driving, he placed his head as close to the open window as possible so that his face was clearly visible. To obtain the legendary nine minutes of chase, filming took just over three weeks. Original plans were to have a partial scene racing across the Golden Gate Bridge, however, they were denied the privilege of shutting down the highly traveled bridge.

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3 - 76 Camaro  Transformers
Lou Costabile via YouTube
What movie morphs this '76 Camaro into something special?
"Transformers"
'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers"
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
"The Dark Knight"
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In the 2007 movie "Transformers," this modest Camaro morphed into Bumblebee and fought Optimus Prime. Later Transformers movies featured other Camaros, the most notable one being a 1967 Camaro SS that was sold at a Barret Jackson auction for $167,200.00 (and it doesn't even morph)!

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14 - 1973 Ford Falcon xb GT Coupe Mad Max
Wiki Commons by sv1ambo
This unique 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe was heavily modified and turned into The Pursuit Special in what late '70s film?
"Borsalino"
"Trog"
"Mad Max"
"El Condor"
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Mel Gibson plays Mad Max Rockatansky in this gritty, high-speed, futuristic film. The film's budget was minuscule in comparison to other budgets of the time, so a low-priced yet heroic car was needed. They eventually decided on an Australian Ford Falcon and added some modifications, such as a Concorde front clip, and some a wild wing on both the roof and deck lid. The valiant little car made its way "Mad Max 2: Road Warrior" but sadly gets blown up by its own booby trap.

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1 - The Jerk 72 Chevy Monte Carlo
Aspen Film Society
This '72 Chevy Monte Carlo pulls an entire church down the road in what film?
"The Three Amigos"
"Roxanne"
"Candy"
"The Jerk"
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If this Monte Carlo seems pieced together, it's because it is! The headlights are from a '77 model. This car was also featured in the movie "Boulevard Nights." Other cars from "The Jerk" include a tacky '79 Trans Am that the main character, Navin, purchases after striking it big by selling his invention the Opti-grab.

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2 - Corvette Summer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Plotto Productions
Which cult film does a highly modified Corvette and Mark Hamill star in?
"Corvette Caper"
"The Corvette Crisis"
"Corvette Summer"
"Corvette: Spring Break Edition"
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In "Corvette Summer," a very young Mark Hamill embarks on a grand journey to relocate a stolen Corvette that his shop class built from the ground up. Adventure ensues along with a wild car chase and dry humor. The real star of the film is Vanessa, a customized Chevy van driven by a self-proclaimed prostitute in training.

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4 - Thelma and Louise 1966 Ford Thunderbird
Victory Craxi via YouTube
Thelma and Louise went wild and eventually over the edge. What were they driving?
1977 Ford Falcon
1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible
1969 Chevrolet Impala SS
1966 Ford Thunderbird
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The iconic cliff scene where Thelma and Louise took the plunge off of a cliff was filmed in Moab, Utah. Moab is a mecca for filmmakers because of its amazing scenery and remote location. One of the cars used during filming went to auction and was sold for $65,000 in 2008.

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5 - 84 Ford Econoline  Dumb and Dumber
Katja Motion Picture/Corporation/Krevoy/Stabler/Wessler Production
Although hard to tell, this '84 Ford Econoline took Harry and Lloyd all the way to Aspen in what movie?
"Ace Ventura, Pet Detective"
"Best In Show"
"Dumb and Dumber"
"A Dogs Journey"
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This shaggy but lovable van was initially a mobile grooming business called Mutts Cutts. After coming into possession of a mysterious briefcase, Harry and Lloyd embark on a mission to return the briefcase to its rightful owner. Sadly, they sell the van in Nebraska for a minibike and ride that the rest of the way to Aspen, Colorado.

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6 - 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Hughes Entertainment
If you were cruising along in this 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country trying to get home for Thanksgiving, what movie would you be in?
"Uncle Buck"
"Planes, Trains, and Automobiles"
"Canadian Bacon"
"Once Upon A Crime"
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In this film, John Candy and Steve Martin struggle to make it back to their families from New York the day before Thanksgiving. Nothing goes right, and they end up spending a lot more time together than they bargained for. The LeBaron they rent from a foul-mouthed clerk eventually gets mangled after a wrong-way incident on the interstate. Hilarity ensues throughout the whole film, but the moment when the Lebaron catches fire might be the funniest.

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7 - Tucker A Man and His Dream
Lucasfilm Ltd./Zoetrope Studios
"When they tried to buy him, he refused," was the catchphrase of this popular '88 movie.
"Days Of Thunder"
"Bill Durham"
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit"
"Tucker: A Man and His Dream"
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The movie "Tucker" was based on the story of Preston Tucker, an automotive visionary working out of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Only 51 of the featured Tucker '48's were built, making them extremely valuable. The Tucker Club keeps a running tab on all of the Tuckers still in existence.

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8 - 1970 Chevy Nova Deathproof
Troublemaker Studios
This 1970 Chevy Nova is center stage in what Kurt Russell Movie.
"Deathproof"
"Escape From New York"
"Backdraft"
"3000 Miles To Graceland"
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This Quentin Tarantino film doesn't deviate from his typical form, and it delivers a deranged stuntman. The car was used extensively during filming and eventually sold to one of the stuntmen. The stuntman gifted it to his 16-year-old son as a first car. How much more jealous can you get?

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9 - 1971 Pontiac LeMans The French Connection
Philip D'Antoni Productions
This 1971 Pontiac LeMans was famous from which film?
"Shaft"
"The Last Picture Show"
"Duel"
"The French Connection"
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Gene Hackman sniffs out drugs in this classic. The car chase is lauded by many as being the best car chase of all time. When you take the '71 LeMans and mix in elevated light rail and then throw in bad guys you've got automotive filmmaking gold. There's so much piped in squealing tires, honking, and train noises, you'll never miss the lack of dialogue!

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10 - 1976 Mercedes Benz 450 Ronin
United Artists/FGM Entertainment
In what psychological thriller does a 1976 Mercedes Benz 450 navigate narrow streets?
"Tomorrow Never Dies"
"Ronin"
"The Bourne Identity"
"John Wick"
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The Mercedes W116 will forever be remembered as the car the brought Mercedes Benz into the common household. In Ronin, the car featured a heavily armed Robert DeNiro dangling out of the sunroof brandishing a bazooka of sorts. "Ronin" also features impressive BMW and Peugeot car chases as well.

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11 - 55 Chevy two-door Two-Lane Blacktop
Michael Laughlin Enterprises
In what film were two famous singers cast as actors, but the real star was a '55 Chevy two-door?
"Badlands"
"Evil Angels"
"Two-Lane Blacktop"
"The Beach Boys: An American Band"
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Famous singers starring in this film include James Taylor and Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. The movie featured a predictable plot around street racing and wasn't well-received. Some viewers loved it, but many scoffed at the lack of real plot or dialogue. The '55 didn't just look fast on the big screen, it was built with a 454 V8 and a four-speed transmission.

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Pulp Fiction Adrenaline Scene
A Band Apart, Jersey Films
Vincent Vega drove this car to pick up his date, Mia, in the movie "Pulp Fiction." What is it?
1964 Chevrolet Malibu
1956 Chrysler New Yorker
1966 Buick LeSabre
1965 Buick Skylark
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The beautiful red Malibu from the movie has a timeline almost as tumultuous as the movie itself! The car was stolen during the filming of Pulp Fiction in 1994 from the set, not to be found again for 19 years. The car thieves had falsified a VIN and resold it to an unsuspecting buyer after the initial theft. It wasn't until much later when police happened upon the fraud and took possession of the vehicle while investigating a classic car theft ring.

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13 - 1983 BMW 733i Nothing But Trouble
Applied Action/Warner Bros.
Which BMW was Chevy Chase driving in the movie "Nothing But Trouble"?
1983 BMW 733i
1985 BMW 635csi
1977 BMW 2002
1980 BMW 3-series Bauer
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The lavish BMW in this film becomes the object of attention when caught speeding past a police car. Chevy Chase, the driver, decides to try and outrun the pursuit car, stating that the car could easily do 130 miles per hour. If you pay attention to detail, in the first shots of the film no tape deck is shown, but a cassette tape is inserted later. Sadly, the BMW gets demolished by riffraff later in the film.

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15 - 1964 Cadillac DeVille 48 Hours
Lawrence Gordon Productions
What convertible did Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy cruise the mean streets in during the film "48 Hours"?
1964 Cadillac DeVille
1964 Chevrolet Impala
1964 Buick Wildcat
1964 Chevrolet Bel Air
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The movie "48 Hours" was nothing but brilliant, automotive wise. Other supporting cars in the film included a rather tired looking 1951 Chevrolet 3800, a passing 1963 Ford Falcon Club Wagon, and one of the very first model year Ford Escorts. The featured convertible is now owned by Cadillac enthusiast, Vanilla Ice.

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16 - Golden Sahara II Cinderfella
Jerry Lewis Productions
The Golden Sahara II, a wild custom car from the 50's was featured in which Jerry Lee Lewis film?
"The Errand Boy"
"Cinderfella"
"The Caddy"
"The Big Mouth"
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This automotive oddity started life as a 1953 Lincoln Capri, and after a few wild welds turned into this unique specimen of automotive creativity. The Golden Sahara II is noted to be the vehicle with a built-in television, bar, and refrigerator. Aside from a random cruise night here and there, owner Jim Street stashed this gem away for the better part of 50 years. After his death, the car was sent to Mecum Auctions and sold for $385,000 in 2018.

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17 - 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX Tommy Boy
Broadway Pictures/Paramount Pictures
David Spade tries to look cool in this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX while acting in what film?
"Black Sheep"
"Tommy Boy"
"Coneheads"
"Grandmas Boy"
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Only 680 GTX convertibles were made in 1967, and they came equipped with dual hood scoops and dual exhaust. The GTX was marketed as The Gentleman's Muscle Car and the stock 426 Hemi could do the quarter-mile in 13.5 seconds with a top speed of 105 mph. It also makes a cameo appearance in the movie "Black Sheep" but never gets driven anywhere.

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19 - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang GEN 11
Warfield Productions/Dramatic Features
What is the official registration name for the car from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"?
CCBB 115
GEN 11
RSF 1100
USS Bang Bang
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Based on sketches from the production designer and sculptor, the car was built by Alan Mann Racing and became a reality. Although the car seems of small stature in the film, it stands just over 6' in person. Six cars were built, and they are still being replicated by film fans globally. Automotive enthusiast and Top Gear presenter Chris Evans purchased the original Gen 11 used in the film for 500 Pounds in 2012 but recently auctioned it off after a total restoration.

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20 - 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 The Graduate
Mike Nichols/Lawrence Turman Productions
In what car does Dustin Hoffman run out of gas in the movie "The Graduate"?
1966 Alfa Romeo Spider 1600
1966 citroen 2cv
1966 Fiat 1600 S Cabriolet
1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
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As a fresh young buck out of college, Dustin Hoffman embarks on the trials and tribulations of young adulthood while cruising in this Alfa Spider. Moments such as crossing the Bay Bridge with the top down, to running out of gas trying to stop his true love from getting married make the car just as big of a star in the film than Hoffman himself. Fun fact about the film, while the Alfa is racing to the church, it is heading West on the top level of the bridge, not the bottom layer towards Berkeley and the church!

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21 - 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Ferris Bueller
Paramount Pictures
Ferris Bueller took his day off in what exotic car from the '60s?
1961 Porsche 356 Coupe
1961 Mercedes Benz 190sl
1961 Ferrari 250 GT
1961 Chevrolet Corvette
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Things aren't always what they seem in films, and Ferris Bueller is no exception! The car used was actually a replica built by clone company Modena, built from the ground up and powered by a Ford V8. Imagine watching this movie and seeing a Mercedes instead of the exotic Ferarri, those were John Hughes's original plans for the film!

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22 - Little Miss Sunshine 1978 Volkswagen Passenger Van
Big Beach Films/Bona Fide Productions/Deep River Productions/Third Gear Productionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKPZUvl_3Ds
In the movie "Little Miss Sunshine," the Hoover family adventures on an 800-mile adventure to Redondo beach in this classic Van. What is it?
1977 Dodge Tradesman B200
1978 Volkswagen Passenger Van
1978 Ford Econoline E250
1978 GMC VanDura
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As the Hoover family speeds across the desert to make it to a beauty pageant, they find themselves having to push-start the van several times. The van used was about as base-model as they came, down to the uncomfortable vinyl seats and non-existent climate control. The van played a very large role as a cast member, symbolizing constant disappointment and unfulfilled expectations in life.

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23 - Duel 1970 Plymouth Valiant
Universal Television
"Duel," a made-for-television film, featured a deranged Semi driver chasing what early '70s car?
1970 Dodge Coronet
1970 Plymouth Valiant
1970 Chrysler Newport
1970 Dodge Challenger
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A simplistic plot turns into an hour and a half long fight for survival in this slow-burning film from 1971. For car-chase junkies, this is quite possibly the most bang for the buck you can get movie-wise. What makes the story really grab you is the fact the bad-guy in the film doesn't say a single word, nor do you ever see his face. This was Steven Spielberg's first feature-length film and he is on record as saying he didn't care what kind of car was used during filming.

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24 - The Screaming Skull Mercedes SL
Madera Productions, Inc
What made the Mercedes SL used in the movie "The Screaming Skull" unique?
Disappearing Headlights
Gullwing Doors
Ejector Seat
Voice Activated Infotainment System
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This1958 horror film featured one of the most memorable features Mercedes had to offer in the '50s, Gullwing doors. These doors hinged from the roof as opposed to the A-pillars and gave the car the appearance of being in flight when opened. Mercedes put so much time and effort into rearranging mechanical components for weight savings that they didn't leave themselves room to use normal doors.

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25 - Ford Edsel Used Cars
A-Team
Which Ford flop can be seen perched high atop a pole in the movie "Used Cars"?
Ford Pinto
Ford Edsel
Ford Flivver
Ford Escort
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Although the film "Used Cars" isn't for everybody, the cars featured in the film are quite entertaining. The Edsel, for example, magically changes model years once it's lowered from its perch atop the pole. Another notable car from the film includes an innocent 1957 that gets destroyed and a 1974 Mercury Montego that becomes the hot topic of a court case.

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26 - Mini Coopers The Italian Job 1969
Oakhurst Productions
Sixteen Mini Coopers were used in which 1969 criminal caper?
"The Italian Job"
"The Pigeon"
"The Monitors"
"The Riot"
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Sixteen Mini Coopers were used in the filming of "The Italian Job," and at just over $2,000 each (in 1969 dollars), they delivered a great theatrical bang for the buck. The three main characters' cars were less-than-exotic getaway cars, boasting around 75 total horsepower. The 2003 remake was a bigger budget but still used the modestly priced Mini Cooper.

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27 - 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Gone in Sixty Seconds
Mecum Auctions via YouTube
Nicholas Cage drove a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in "Gone in Sixty Seconds." What was the car's name?
Penelope
Angelina
Eleanor
Senorita Go Fast
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Eleanor was a special, so much so that replicas began being built upon the re-release of the film. There was only one "real" Eleanor, and she placed in the Mecum auction block back in 2013. The car that gave Nicholas Cage so much trouble in the movie fetched a whopping $1.06 million.

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28 - 1973 Ford Grand Torino The Big Lebowski
Working Title Films
This poor 1973 Ford Grand Torino gets stolen by "Larry" in which film?
"Raising Arizona"
"Crimewave"
"Barton Fink"
"The Big Lebowski"
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The Cohen Brothers deliver a rather wandering plot in this absent-minded film. The Grand Torino is a sort of hero at the end of the film when it is torched by The Dude's antagonists, The Nihilists. The highlight of the Grand Torino is when a police report is being made after the theft and The Dude is informed that he shouldn't have any hope for his tape deck.

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29 - 1971 Lincoln  The Car
Universal Pictures
This highly modified 1971 Lincoln terrorizes citizens in what film?
"The Car"
"Christine"
"House With A Haunted Garage"
"Cars Gone Wild"
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Bulbous fenders were added to the base model '71 Lincoln to add bulk and exude a frightening appearance for viewers. The greenhouse was chopped down a whopping four inches, and the fenders were handmade by flexing heavy steel. Four cars total were made for the film, each one getting 20 coats of black pearl lacquer, a grand total of 80 coats of lacquer.

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30 - 1970 Dodge Challenger Vanishing Point
Cupid Productions
Don't you dare say you love car chase movies if you can't name the car Kowaskli races through the desert in the movie "Vanishing Point."
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback
1970 Dodge Challenger
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Remember when you learned that the Tooth Fairy wasn't real? That's the same feeling many people got when they heard that every single car used during the filming of "Vanishing Point" was crushed. The estimated base price of the car featured in the film at the time was $5,000. If you don't like unnecessary car carnage in films, avoid this movie at all costs.

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31 - Animal House 1964 Lincoln Continental
Universal Pictures/Oregon Film Factory/Stage III Productions
"Animal House" was the proverbial party movie of the '70s. What sweet Lincoln was featured?
1964 Lincoln Continental
1970 Lincoln Towncar
1958 Lincoln Mark IV
1975 Lincoln Continental
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This statuesque Lincoln made its way from being borrowed from a big brother to a modified parade float called the "Deathmobile" in the movie "Animal House." Toting frat boys around wasn't an issue for this extremely large car, with seating for six (legally). The Lincoln in "Animal House" featured "suicide doors," doors that opened at the rear, rather than the front.

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32 - Christine 1958 Plymouth Fury
Columbia Pictures/Delphi Premier Productions/Polar Film
What possessed car frightened viewers in the film "Christine"?
1958 Plymouth Fury
1958 Chevrolet Impala
1958 Ford Edsel
1958 AMC Ranger
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After arduous filming, only three of the 24 original cars purchased for the film remained. If something seems off with the film, you're right. The featured car is seen in a red and white motif when in reality that model only came in tan and white. If you haven't seen "Christine," spoiler alert: the car is a total jerk.

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33 - Lotus Esprit James Bond
Eon Productions
A car chase underwater? What car did James Bond plunge into the water?
Aston Martin DB-9
Lotus Esprit
MG Spitfire
Chevrolet Nova
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Wet Nelly was so much more than a just a car in a James Bond film, it was a bonafide character. Although the car has the potential to dive deep, it's not an actual submarine. Our spy hero has to don underwater gear to proceed in his journey. In 2007, Elon Musk was inspired by Wet Nelly and purchased the prototype with hopes of creating an operational version. We're not driving underwater yet, so save your breath!

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34 - 1975 Mercury Cougar Mitchell
Allied Artists Pictures/Essex Enterprises
Joe Don Baker stakes out in this 1975 Mercury Cougar in what film?
"Mitchell"
"Walking Tall"
"Junior Bronner"
"Framed"
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This campy film was a flop, but Joe Don Baker's deadpan acting and witty dialogue made "Mitchell" a cult classic. The film was roasted by "Mystery Science Theater 3000" in 1993 and is lauded by some fans as being the best film the show ever screened. This wasn't taken well by Joe Don Baker, and he threatened the producers of "Mystery Science Theater" with violence should he ever meet them in person. The movie has serious congruence issues with Mitchell's car changing from a Mercury to a Lincoln and deviating from having two and four doors.

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36 - 1969 Dodge Daytona Joe Dirt
Columbia Pictures/Happy Madison Productions/Robert Simonds Productions
Dana Carvey boasts about his Hemi, a 1969 Dodge Daytona, in what film?
"Young Lust"
"This Is Spinal Tap"
"Joe Dirt"
"Road To Wellville"
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This haggard Dodge is the pride and joy of the mullet-laden Joe Dirt in this film. Joe isn't able to retrieve his original Hemi and decides on a bargain Charger Daytona for $450 instead. Similar basket case examples in need of total restoration sell for at least $4,000 in barely running condition.

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37 - 1937 Mercedes Benz 320 Indiana Jones
Lucasfilm Ltd.
While raiding the lost Ark, Indiana Jones drove what old German car?
1937 Mercedes Benz 320
1928 BMW Dixi
1928 Mercedes Benz Model S
1937 BMW 328i
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Looks can be deceiving in films, and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is no exception. This car appears to be a Mercedes on the exterior, but under all that metal it's actually a Jaguar at heart built by a company called Leaping Cats from England. If you'd like to adventure in style like Indiana Jones, you're in luck! The original car from the film is currently on sale with a modest price tag of $275,000.

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38 - Back To The Future 2 BMW E24
Amblin Entertainment/Universal Pictures
Which highly modified BMW was used in "Back To The Future 2"?
BMW E24
BMW E30
BMW E36
BMW E9
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The E24 used is as far from showroom shape as it could have possibly gotten. That particular model didn't come in a convertible, making it even more unique. The ridiculous hood scoop appears to have been taken off of a blown '57 Chevy, and the rear bumper cover looks to be off of a Civic. The car used in the film was purchased for only $400 but recently went to auction with a minimum bid of $10,000.

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39 - American Graffiti ’32 Deuce Coupé
Lucasfilm/American Zoetrope/The Coppola Company
John Milner drove what banana yellow hot rod in "American Graffiti"?
’32 Ford Coupe
’58 Chevy Impala Coupe
'47 Lincoln Continental
'32 Quattro Coupe
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It's difficult to think of a movie that encapsulates the cruising culture of the '50s better than "American Graffiti." The small town of Modesto, California became home to the filming and still hosts a yearly American Graffiti Festival. The downtown is decorated to this day in cruising motif, and there isn't a day that goes by where there aren't classic cars parked along Main Street.

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40 - 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird Smokey and the Bandit
Rastar
Saving the best for last, what car did Burt Reynolds drive while running from Buford T. Justice in "Smokey and the Bandit"?
1977 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird
1977 Chevy Camaro Z28
1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1977 Buick Grand National
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This is sort of a trick question! The film used a 1976 model year Trans Am but retrofitted a newer '77 front clip for the filming. The director of the movie, Hal Needham, had seen an ad for the Trans Am and fell in love with it, refusing to entertain the idea of using any other car. Three cars were used total during filming, with the last one being in such bad shape it had to be pushed by another car off of the lot.

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