Good Car Movies?

1969Mach1 · 05-18-2002, 05:59 PM

Hey, Hey All. Acouple of my friends and I usually try to get together on the weekend to rent a car movie to watch but we're starting to run out good car movies. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on good car movies that they've seen. We've seen alot of the more well known ones. I know American Graphiti is on the list to be rented soon/next (Merc reminded me to post this thread about talking about domestic rice and such), well I would like to just know of any good ones.

Take Care,
§am.

Crazy Horse GT · 05-18-2002, 06:46 PM

great scary movies with a muscle car - phantasm 1-2 & 3, the hemi cuda - ** tim the tool man voice** argh argh argh argh, see ya sam.

1969 Stang · 05-18-2002, 11:29 PM

christine...its with a old Chevy I believe that comes alive...Its intense..kinda...watch it though...

Ponygirl67 · 05-19-2002, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by 1969 Stang
christine...its with a old Chevy I believe that comes alive...Its intense..kinda...watch it though...

Just watched that a couple of weeks ago!!!! Good one if ya haven't seen it...freaked my kids right out, told them that my car would do that if someone was mean to me!!! (Ya right Mom...) (told them I was kiddin' after, of course!!)

Mr 5 0 · 05-19-2002, 03:26 PM

Sam:

Sorry this is too late for this weekend but here's a listing of my favorite 'car' films for future consideration.

In no particular order:

Bullitt 1968

Steve McQueen and a '67 Mustang fastback with a 390 and a four-speed.

Slow build-up to the best chase scene of all time, in most everyone's opinion, including mine.

McQueen was the guy I wanted to grow up to be when I was a kid. Very cool, no BS guy with a great car, a tough job (but a supportive boss) and a fantastic, understanding girlfriend.

Must see.

Available on DVD & VHS.

Two Lane Blacktop. (1971)

12-second '55 Chevy with a 454 and dual-quad tunnel-ram set-up races a '70 GTO and other assorted hot cars. Bad acting by Beach Boy Dennis Wilson, singer James Taylor and Laurie Bird .

Ms. Bird and Mr. Wilson are dead. Taylor is alive but bald. Draw your own conclusions.

Vanishing Point. (1971)

Barry Newman goes cross country in a big block white, '70 Challenger. Gritty and sometimes confusing.

Think of it as a existential chase movie.

Hard to find on rental video.

American Graffiti (1973).

Ron Howard (with hair), Richard Dreyfuss, Cindy Williams and a lot of cool '50's cars including a very sharp '58 Impala (Ron Howard's ride) and a much modified '32 Ford driven by 'John Milner' (Paul LeMat), the local drag racing hero. A very young Harrison Ford appears near the end as Milner's main challenger in a nice '55 Chevy. Great drag race.

Four-star film (by George Lucas) that recalls teen life in medium-sized towns pre-1963. Too much plot to list. Must see. DVD & VHS.

Gone in 60 Seconds. 2000.

Nick Cage and a modified '67 Mustang Shelby GT 350 star but lots of other beautiful, fast cars appear. Oh yeah, Angelina Jolie is in it, too.

Great movie, very exciting. Easy to find on DVD and VHS.

Others to consider:

Ronin (Robert DeNiro)

The French Connection (Gene Hackman)

The Road Warrior (Mel Gibson).

Smokey and the Bandit (Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason)

All contain extensive car-chase scenes and are worthy of your time.

Enjoy!

Crazy Horse GT · 05-19-2002, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by 1969 Stang
christine...its with a old Chevy I believe that comes alive...Its intense..kinda...watch it though...

no man it was a 1957 plymouth, not dogging you, just letting you know.

Mercury · 05-19-2002, 03:47 PM

57 Plymouth Fury. With the rare optional Dual quad 318. I love that car, Its awesome looking. I love the 50's style. Fins, Chrome, TwoTone.

Crazy Horse GT · 05-19-2002, 03:51 PM

49 & 50 ford - 57 fairlane - 55 chevy bel air = my 3 fav 50's cars.

Mr 5 0 · 05-19-2002, 03:55 PM

Sorry guys, it was a 1958 Plymouth Sport Fury. I read the book and I've seen the movie quite a few times.

I know they used both a '57 and about ten different '58 Plymouth Fury's in the film. The '57 had the 318 dual-quad engine but the '58 had a (one-year-only) 350 cu. in. dual-quad set-up. All the '58 Fury's were actually beige but the one in the film is painted red and white, for effect. After all, a 'Satan car' wouldn't be beige! The interior is customized for the film, not what '58's came with. Hey; it's only a movie.

Cool film (teenage nerd gets revenge on everyone via his satanic car) and the Plymouth self-repaired! Man vs machine ending. Gotta see it.

Crazy Horse GT · 05-19-2002, 04:01 PM

doh! ok mr 5.0 it was a 58, they look so much alike, wish my car would fix it's self, it would save me a lot of money, heheh.

1969 Stang · 05-19-2002, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT
no man it was a 1957 plymouth, not dogging you, just letting you know.

saw it when I was 8yrs old...I'm only 17 now...lol...I'm shocked that I even remembered the name...lol...Damn now i have to watch it again...I only remember bits and pieces of it.

The Fireman · 05-19-2002, 09:15 PM

I would have to say that THE BEST car movie that I've ever seen is the original 1973 version of "Gone In 60 Seconds". It's the only car chase that I know of that could compare to the chase in "Bullitt". It has one SWEET 73 Mach 1 Mustang in it, and the chase lasts like 45 minutes. Watched it with my friends, and had a great time. Remember to get the one made in 73, not the one that was made a couple years ago with the 67 GT500 in it.

"Born to Run" is an Ok car movie, but there ain't much action in it. The main car is a 1970 Mustang that gets set on fire, and that's why I didn't like it very much.

I heard of some movie called "All Revved Up". I haven't seen it, but it might be worth checking out.

0h n0 5.0 · 05-19-2002, 09:22 PM

bullitt- steve Mcqueen-classic

Gone in sixty seconds- H.B Halicki- 90 minute finale car chase between '73 mach 1

- dvd or special order vhs

Gone in 60 Seconds- Elanore- the baddest '67 shelby on the planet+good, slick hollywood remake

Ronin- good stunts, DeNiro

Blade- nice black cutlass 442 chase, good action

The Blues Brothers( not that bastardized remake)- 140+ through downtown chicago, slick car stunts, good music, John belushi

The Fireman · 05-19-2002, 09:44 PM

I don't want to be an *** Oh nO 5.0, but both "Blade"1 and 2 had a 68 Dodge Charger in them.

srv1 · 05-19-2002, 10:13 PM

i am surprised nobody mentioned MAD MAX!

05-18-2002, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Good Car Movies? Hey, Hey All. Acouple of my friends and I usually try to get together on the weekend to rent a car movie to watch but we're starting to run out good car movies. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on good car movies that they've seen. We've seen alot of the more well known ones. I know American Graphiti is on the list to be rented soon/next (Merc reminded me to post this thread about talking about domestic rice and such), well I would like to just know of any good ones. Take Care, §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

05-18-2002, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,653	great scary movies with a muscle car - phantasm 1-2 & 3, the hemi cuda - tim the tool man voice argh argh argh argh, see ya sam. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

05-18-2002, 11:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
1969 Stang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 93	christine...its with a old Chevy I believe that comes alive...Its intense..kinda...watch it though... __________________ Go Ahead.... Unleash your beast.... Mine will be waiting.... Ricer Hater's Club - Member #37

05-19-2002, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,486	Cool Car Flicks Sam: Sorry this is too late for this weekend but here's a listing of my favorite 'car' films for future consideration. In no particular order: Bullitt 1968 Steve McQueen and a '67 Mustang fastback with a 390 and a four-speed. Slow build-up to the best chase scene of all time, in most everyone's opinion, including mine. McQueen was the guy I wanted to grow up to be when I was a kid. Very cool, no BS guy with a great car, a tough job (but a supportive boss) and a fantastic, understanding girlfriend. Must see. Available on DVD & VHS. Two Lane Blacktop. (1971) 12-second '55 Chevy with a 454 and dual-quad tunnel-ram set-up races a '70 GTO and other assorted hot cars. Bad acting by Beach Boy Dennis Wilson, singer James Taylor and Laurie Bird . Ms. Bird and Mr. Wilson are dead. Taylor is alive but bald. Draw your own conclusions. Vanishing Point. (1971) Barry Newman goes cross country in a big block white, '70 Challenger. Gritty and sometimes confusing. Think of it as a existential chase movie. Hard to find on rental video. American Graffiti (1973). Ron Howard (with hair), Richard Dreyfuss, Cindy Williams and a lot of cool '50's cars including a very sharp '58 Impala (Ron Howard's ride) and a much modified '32 Ford driven by 'John Milner' (Paul LeMat), the local drag racing hero. A very young Harrison Ford appears near the end as Milner's main challenger in a nice '55 Chevy. Great drag race. Four-star film (by George Lucas) that recalls teen life in medium-sized towns pre-1963. Too much plot to list. Must see. DVD & VHS. Gone in 60 Seconds. 2000. Nick Cage and a modified '67 Mustang Shelby GT 350 star but lots of other beautiful, fast cars appear. Oh yeah, Angelina Jolie is in it, too. Great movie, very exciting. Easy to find on DVD and VHS. Others to consider: Ronin (Robert DeNiro) The French Connection (Gene Hackman) The Road Warrior (Mel Gibson). Smokey and the Bandit (Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason) All contain extensive car-chase scenes and are worthy of your time. Enjoy!

05-19-2002, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,653	49 & 50 ford - 57 fairlane - 55 chevy bel air = my 3 fav 50's cars. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

05-19-2002, 03:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	57 Plymouth Fury. With the rare optional Dual quad 318. I love that car, Its awesome looking. I love the 50's style. Fins, Chrome, TwoTone.

05-19-2002, 03:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,486	'58 was a very good year Sorry guys, it was a 1958 Plymouth Sport Fury. I read the book and I've seen the movie quite a few times. I know they used both a '57 and about ten different '58 Plymouth Fury's in the film. The '57 had the 318 dual-quad engine but the '58 had a (one-year-only) 350 cu. in. dual-quad set-up. All the '58 Fury's were actually beige but the one in the film is painted red and white, for effect. After all, a 'Satan car' wouldn't be beige! The interior is customized for the film, not what '58's came with. Hey; it's only a movie. Cool film (teenage nerd gets revenge on everyone via his satanic car) and the Plymouth self-repaired! Man vs machine ending. Gotta see it.

05-19-2002, 04:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,653	doh! ok mr 5.0 it was a 58, they look so much alike, wish my car would fix it's self, it would save me a lot of money, heheh. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

05-19-2002, 09:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
The Fireman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ford Country which is in Virginia Posts: 287	I would have to say that THE BEST car movie that I've ever seen is the original 1973 version of "Gone In 60 Seconds". It's the only car chase that I know of that could compare to the chase in "Bullitt". It has one SWEET 73 Mach 1 Mustang in it, and the chase lasts like 45 minutes. Watched it with my friends, and had a great time. Remember to get the one made in 73, not the one that was made a couple years ago with the 67 GT500 in it. "Born to Run" is an Ok car movie, but there ain't much action in it. The main car is a 1970 Mustang that gets set on fire, and that's why I didn't like it very much. I heard of some movie called "All Revved Up". I haven't seen it, but it might be worth checking out. __________________ "Gripping the wheel his knuckles went white with desire. The wheels of his Mustang exploding onto the highway like a slug from a 45." The car that should've got crused.

05-19-2002, 09:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
0h n0 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 371	bullitt- steve Mcqueen-classic Gone in sixty seconds- H.B Halicki- 90 minute finale car chase between '73 mach 1 - dvd or special order vhs Gone in 60 Seconds- Elanore- the baddest '67 shelby on the planet+good, slick hollywood remake Ronin- good stunts, DeNiro Blade- nice black cutlass 442 chase, good action The Blues Brothers( not that bastardized remake)- 140+ through downtown chicago, slick car stunts, good music, John belushi __________________ 0h n0 5.0 Alias:94five0, Vr00m, Black Shuck 1994 GT 5.0l

05-19-2002, 09:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
The Fireman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ford Country which is in Virginia Posts: 287	I don't want to be an *** Oh nO 5.0, but both "Blade"1 and 2 had a 68 Dodge Charger in them. __________________ "Gripping the wheel his knuckles went white with desire. The wheels of his Mustang exploding onto the highway like a slug from a 45." The car that should've got crused.

05-19-2002, 10:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,091	i am surprised nobody mentioned MAD MAX! __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

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