An action movie without cars is like French fries without ketchup. It works, but it doesn’t necessarily add to the excitement. Back in the silent film era, when the automobile was barely part of everyday life, the first models appeared on the big screen. Ever since, the car has been on an almost unstoppable triumphant march.
Throughout the history of cinema, there have always been films in which particular cars have played leading roles, nearly outshining the human stars. But films can also serve as platforms for cars, enabling them to achieve a breakthrough. Or at least create a myth around them. This boosts the market value of classic models. Meanwhile, original movie cars – if they still exist – are auctioned off for sums in the millions. Below are 18 movie and TV stars with four wheels.
- Original title: Ghostbusters
- Director: Ivan Reitman
- Model: 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Futura Duplex / Cadillac Ambulance
- Nickname: Ecto-1
- IMDb rating: 7.8/10
Everyone who previously thought the Ecto-1 was a repainted hearse, now raise your hand for once. For correction: the Cadillac Ambulance is – according to the name – actually an American ambulance, which was in use in the 50s. In any case, Ghostbusters used the vehicle for other purposes and chased paranormal creepy creatures across Manhattan. For the shooting of the first Ghostbusters movie, only a single model was used, which had to be treated with appropriate care.
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