Cars have played major roles on the big screen over the years, we pick the best cameos.Pursuit Special: Mad MaxWith wild blacked-out bodywork, a towering supercharger and a thumping V8 under the bonnet, the Ford Falcon-based Pursuit Special Mel Gibson drives in Mad Max represents the end of an era, the last V8 Interceptor. Appearing in three of the four Mad Max titles, the machine rules a post-apocalyptic world and is arguably the most famous Australian car on screen.
DeLorean DMC-12: Back to the Future“If you’re gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?”
Mad time-travelling scientist Doc Brown is spot on there, transforming the relatively unloved DeLorean coupe into one of the most iconic cars on screen. Powered by a nuclear flux capacitor that allows the good doctor and his sidekick Marty McFly to transcend dimensions, the DeLorean DMC-12 remains sought after 30 years later.Aston Martin DB5: GoldfingerGadgets, glamour and speed go hand in hand with James Bond, and his Aston Martin DB5 for 1964’s Goldfinger combined those factors like few machines before or since. With Bond’s Q Branch pitching in ejector seats, a smoke screen and wheel spikes, the silver DB5 holds a special place in cinematic history.
Chevrolet Camaro: TransformersThe hit Transformers robot franchise returned to screens in 2007, shortly before Chevrolet rebooted its iconic Camaro coupe. Taking the form of a yellow robot named Bumblebee, the new Chevy helps save the universe – and drum up plenty of interest in the brand’s latest muscle car.
Ferrari 250: Ferris Bueller’s Day OffA joyride at the wheel of a Ferrari could not be missed when a group of high school truants toast teenage life in 1986.
“The 1961 Ferrari 250GT California. Less than a hundred were made. My father spent three years restoring this car. It is his love, it is his passion,” says Bueller’s hypochondriac mate, Cameron Frye.
“It is his fault he didn’t lock the garage,” retorts Bueller, before pilfering it for a day out in downtown Chicago.
Ford Mustang: BullittLieutenant Frank Bullitt always gets his man. Starring superstar petrol head and accomplished racer Steve McQueen, the investigator and his Ford Mustang pursues a Dodge Charger through the hills of San Francisco throughout nearly 11 minutes of unbridled action considered to be one of the most influential car chases of all time.Porsche 917: Le MansMcQueen and Porsche were at the core of a 1971 cult film that celebrates the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Light on dialogue and heavy on the sights and sounds produced by period Le Mans prototypes, McQueen’s role as a talented driver taught us that “Racing is life, anything that happens before or after is just waiting”.Pontiac Trans Am: Smokey and the BanditBurt Reynolds and Sally Field receive top billing for this 1977 classic, but it was a black and gold Pontiac that steals the show. The Bandit’s V8 Trans Am Firebird proves vital on a cross-country run through Texas, leaving broken hearts and broken records in its wake.
Mini Cooper S: The Italian JobWhat else but a Mini could be at the heart of this quintessential British caper film? Leading police on a merry chase through Turin, the Minis dive through tunnels, jump from rooftops and dart through packed streets in a 1969 classic that helped secure cult status for the British hatch.
Audi S8: RoninWhen a shady getaway driver asks for “Something very fast, something that can shove”, Audi’s S8 was the answer. V8 power, quattro traction and sharp looks combined to create an unforgettable chase through France in 1998.
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