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: Magnum, PI.
- Showrunners: Donald P. Bellisario & Glen A. Larson
- Model: Ferrari 308 GTS
- IMDb rating: 7.5/10
Personal sleuth Magnum (Tom Selleck) had not only the most iconic snot brake and the most beautiful Hawaiian shirts in TV history, but he also had a luxury company car: in a bright red Ferrari 308 GTS, he jetted through 162 episodes (in eight seasons) in Hawaii. Fun Fact: For the two-meter man Selleck, they had to convert the driver’s seat; otherwise, he would have had no room in the car. By the way, since the new edition of 2018, Jay Hernández clamps behind the wheel of a red Ferrari 488 Spider.
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