Saturday, March 29, 2008

Yahoo!'s Top 10 Movie Cars

Yahoo!, always on the cutting edge of misinformed news and horrible articles, has recently released a list for a Hollywood Auto Show. Check the article for pictures -- here's the list reproduced for easier viewing.


  • DeLorean DMC-12 from 'Back to the Future'

  • 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T from 'Grindhouse (Death Proof)' and 'Vanishing Point'

  • Wayne Industries Tumbler from 'Batman Begins'

  • 1968 390 GT V8 Ford Mustang from 'Bullitt'

  • 2009 Chevrolet Camaro from 'Transformers'

  • 1963 Aston Martin DB5 from numerous James Bond films

  • 2002 MINI Cooper S from 'The Italian Job'

  • 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

  • 2002 Nissan 350Z Fairlady from 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift'

  • 1963 Model 117 Volkswagon Type 1 'Beetle' Deluxe from 'Herbie: Fully Loaded'


Transformers? The Italian Job? Fast and the Furious? There's obviously some glaring omissions from Yahoo!'s vulgar list.


How about in Harold and Maude, when Harold turns his Porsche into a hearse? Possibly one of the most creative, and amusing vehicles. Especially since we see it drive off a cliff at the end of the movie.



Also, how could they forget the Ectomobile, the inspired hearse/ambulance from Ghostbusters? Easily one of the best vehicles of our time.



What about the Pussy Wagon from Kill Bill: Volume 1? Definitely one of the most ridiculous cars in movie history. (Sorry, hard to find good pictures of it on the net.)



The final noteworthy void in the 'top movie cars' list is the popular Mystery Machine from the Scooby Doo movies (and TV series, naturally). This is one of my personal favorites...



And that's it for my substitutions to their list. Though I think one thing we can definitely all agree on is the DeLorean is the best -- end of story.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

awesome blog man

Anonymous said...

The car in Harrold and Maude was a Jaguar E-type. Nice entry, though. Cheers, ~George

Dante Mallet said...

If I have to make my Top 10 movie car list, it would include the badass van from the movie “A-TEAM”. That GMC Vandura is very notable both on the original and the remake. That black and red van made everyone want a van with a tail on top. Say you didn't, I dare you!

Leisa Dreps said...

I agree, Dante. The GMC Vandura used in The A-Team is quite awesome. I can always imagine Hannibal and the team doing some of their crazy stunts and car chase with that vehicle!