Famous Movie Cars

Have you been to the movies or seen a TV show lately? If so, chances are you probably didn’t notice the vehicles that rolled through the background. Today in the Reed Factor, we are going to look at these vehicles; from the indistinguishable to the unforgettable cars that carry on a lasting legacy.

Eleanor

This is the star automobile, known as Eleanor, in the 2000 Nicolas Cage and  Angelina Jolie car-theft flick “Gone in 60 Seconds” (a remake of the 1974 original). In it, car thief Randall “Memphis” Raines (Cage) has tried to steal old Eleanor on multiple occasions, and when he finally gets her in the movie, an action-packed, high-speed chase ensues. Eleanor is a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 coated in pepper gray metallic.

KITT

This Attack Mode KITT of Knight Rider fame is not your Hasselhoff’s KITT. It’s from the 2008 remake of the Knight Rider series, and this one is based on a modern 2008 Shelby KR500 Mustang. Two were built for the show.

This vehicle was featured on Si-Fi’s new ‘Hollywood Treasure’ series, and it sold for $32,500 at auction held at Universal Studio’s Globe Theater on November 6, 2010.

The Ectomobile

For the right jumpsuit-wearing key masters, this oldie is a fine set of wheels for fighting ancient refrigerator demons and avoiding exploding marshmallow men. That’s right. As if there were any mistaking it, this 1959 converted limo-style Cadillac ambulance was the iconic transportation for the trio of heroes of the comedy smash “Ghostbusters.”

Fast & Furious

This 1970 Dodge Charger is from the 2009 film, “The Fast and the Furious 4.” This Charger has a 350 Chevy crate motor, rack and pinion steering, a Ford 9-inch rear end, 18-inch wheels and tires. It’s fully caged with fuel cell and custom gauges.

The Interceptor

Now that “Mad Max: Fury Road,” the 4th installment in the dystopian Mad Max series is in production, it’s time for a look back at one of its first icons. This evil cinematic vehicle emerged off the assembly line in 1974 as the Australian-only made Ford Falcon Coupe XB. However, in 1979 it was converted into its true destiny as the Interceptor in the first ‘Mad Max.’

To see the original click here.  We at the Reed Factor have shown you the list of the best memorable vehicles we believe have stamped their icon status in American Culture. Now we want to hear your opinion on what cars you believe have stamped their status in movie culture. Let us know by commenting on our blog.