Do You Know What Movies These American Cars Are Featured In?
Everybody wants some thrilling action, and what better way to have that than with a nice car chase. Can you answer the quiz for American cars in movies?
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Think about when you were bored watching some romantic drama and was waiting for something to happen. You could even predict the ending because all of those movies are quite similar. Now picture this, watching some action-packed thriller that has car chases in it. Everybody wants some thrilling action, and what better way to have that than with a nice car chase. Some of them can be unexpected and will catch you by surprise.
For some car fanatics, movies in which the main character drives a nice car can be interesting. Some even don’t pay attention to the story or dialogue that the characters have and admire all the cars in the movie. You may be a person that searches for movies that have cool cars in them. We are certain that not one person has watched ‘The fast and the furious’ and has said that it was some great acting. Everyone watched that movie because of the sick cars and unbelievable car chases.
It is always to watch a movie with some interesting scenes with the character discussing something fun, and then you throw in some cool car chase. Have you been able to identify some cars while watching movies? We have made a quiz to see if you can recognize the movie just by the car that was in it. Even if you do badly, you will have some awesome movies that you can watch later.
1. In which movie can you see this classic Trans Am?
In this 1994 comedy, you will see Burt Reynolds and Sally Field jumping over bridges and being chased in multiple scenes. You can get a replica of the car they were driving for about 100,000 dollars.
2. In what movie does a white 1970 Challenger appear?
For this specific movie, the Chrysler Corporation loaned a couple of cars to appear in the movie. When the end scene came, and the beautiful, white 1970 Challenger had to crash into a bulldozer, they couldn’t do it because the Chrysler Corporation wanted their cars back. So they used a 1968 Camaro instead.
3. In which 1981 movie did an orange Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna feature?
This movie’s budget was huge, so no wonder some of the biggest stars in that period were in the movie. Mel Tillis and Terry Bradshaw were the lucky ones who drove the Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna in the movie.
4. In which movie did Michael J. Fox got do drive a Delorean?
John Delorean was the creator of the company. When he got all of the financials to open his company, he decided to produce the cars in Northern Ireland, even though it was an American company. ‘Back to the future’ was a huge success, but Delorean Motor Company couldn’t fight off bankruptcy even with that.
5. In which film does a Plymouth Valiant chase another car?
You can’t say that the car chase makes this film good, but all in all, it is one of the best scenes in the movie. This movie was Steven Spielberg’s full-length film directorial debut.
6. In which 1986 film, does a 1977 Cadillac Seville appear?
The main character in the movie Jim Halsey, played by C. Thomas Howell, drives from Chicago to West Texas. The 1977 Cadillac Seville was modified a little for the movie, with new tires and a grill that made the car look like a Rolls Royce.
7. An AMC Hornet was flipped in which James Bond movie?
The jump and flip over a broken bridge was done by stuntman “Bumps” Williard, who managed to get it done in one take. He wasn’t even mentioned in the credits at the end of the movie. The Hornet wasn’t the typical Bond car, but it did its job.
8. In which 1974 movie, a Chevy Impala and Dodge Charger were used as a young NASCAR driver was fulfilling his dream?
One big question was that fans and people who saw the movie ask after the movie ended; How could a 1969 Dodge Charger have a Curious Yellow color on it when the Chrysler Corporation released that color in 1971. That specific color didn’t go with models that were created before 1971. The production team wanted the car to be in that color, so they painted a 1969 Charger.
9. In which 2003 sci-fi movie did Cadillac featured some of their new models?
Cadillac was a car that was thought to be a car that the older generation liked to this point in time. Cadillac didn’t really like that idea, so they made sure that they would appeal more to a younger crowd. Having an Escalade and CTS in this sci-fi movie, they tried to catch the younger generations’ eyes. Was it successful? We can say that; people remember Neo better than the cars that were used for the movie.
10. A 1966 Corvette Grand Sport Stingray featured in which blockbuster movie?
The fast and the furious franchise are known for having some of the most incredible cars. For this movie, the Stingray had ten replicas made, and it featured in some unforgettable scenes. It had to jump from a train and another where it was driven off a cliff. All of the replicas were made for 40,000 dollars each, and some can now be purchased.
11. A 1974 Dodge Monaco was featured in which of these movies?
The car was used throughout the movie, and at one point, the ex-con and his brother are chased by Illinois State Troopers. They wanted to lose them, so the ‘genius’ idea was to drive through a shopping mall. The mall used for that scene still hasn’t been repaired, and even today, it is in terrible condition.
12. In which movie did John Wayne drive a 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
‘McQ’ is not a western movie in which we are used to seeing John Wayne. It was the first time air cannons were used in a movie for some of the stunts.
13. In which of these movies, a 1966 Dodge Dart is used?
The movie is more about flying than driving cars, but the 3-minutes car chase makes the whole movie worth it.
14. In which movie Richard Pryor drives an International Harvester Loadstar bus across the country?
The bus had to drove off-road, and one time got stuck in the mud. Fortunately, the maid, the journey across the country, traveling from Philadelphia to Washington DC.
15. Burt Reynolds drives a 1971 Ford Galaxie Custom 500 as he begins his crime-filled life – what is the movie called?
When Hollywood needed a handsome guy, who could drive around in a luxurious car, the obvious choice was always Burt Reynolds. This movie wasn’t an exception; it had Reynolds driving a 1971 Ford Galaxie Custom 500.
16. In what film does Robert De Niro drive around in a Checker cab?
Maybe one of De Niro’s best performances comes in ‘Taxi Driver’ where he is seen driving around West New York. There were multiple Checker cabs used in the movie.
17. Some amazing 20s and 30s cars were used in this 1987 mobster movie remake – what is the film called?
Some truly iconic 20s and 30s cars were featured in this movie, for example, a 1930 Buick Series 40 and a Chrysler Eight Sedan. We don’t like to spoil the movie, but most of the cars ended up with bullet holes on them.
18. Clint Eastwood drives a 1972 Gran Torino in which movie?
‘Grand Torino’ was one of Eastwood’s greatest performances, and he also directed the movie; it became one of his best. This Gran Torino had a few changes made for the movie, having quad headlights and a different hood.
19. A 1955 Chevy 3100 Task Force was driven by Clint Eastwood and his friend Clyde – what is the movie called?
It wasn’t the classic Clint Eastwood movie where he fought against bad guys. Here we saw a different side of Eastwood, where he and his orangutan friend Clyde were caught up in some interesting situations.
20. It was the first time we saw a pink 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood limousine in this movie – can you name it?
During the filming of this movie in South Central Los Angeles, the pink limo stood out. The movie producers and directors also warned the cast that they must not wear any red clothes because of the gang wars happening at the time.
21. In what movie does Tom Cruise play a race car driver?
Every race in this movie was real, but just to be safe, every driver was going around the track at the top speed on 120 miles per hour. The costliest thing that was damaged while shooting was when Cruise drove the car into a wall and managed to break a pretty expensive camera.
22. Can you name this movie?
More than 150 cars were destroyed during the filming of this movie. The acting and the dialogue scenes were terrible, but some gems could be seen in the movie if you were an automotive fanatic.
23. In which movie did a young couple drive around with a 1933 DeSoto Six Sedan running away from the law?
Knowing the story of Bonnie and Clyde, how they robbed banks, and drove away, you know that they would be in some epic car chases. The actual 1933 DeSoto Six Sedan used in the movie was sold in an auction in 2013 for 33,000 dollars. The new owner also got some props from the movie.
24. Burt Reynolds and Sally Field starred again in what movie that featured a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am?
Because the movie is all about an aging stuntman who wants to re-establish himself, you know that there will be some crazy scenes. All of the stunts were done by Buddy Joe Hooker, including driving the 1978 Pontiac Trans Am.
25. Which film directed by George Lucas showed the cruise culture in the 60s?
This movie is considered one of the best American movies ever made, and many people have placed it on ‘must-see’ lists. Some of the cars featured in the film are a 1932 Ford V8 and a 1956 Ford Thunderbird.
26. A 1963 Chevy Impala convertible is driven by Ice Cube in which movie?
The Chevy Impala that was used in the movie belongs to Ice Cube. The Impala was one of the top-selling cars in the 60s, created by Chevy. If you are looking for a model that is close to what Ice Cube drove in the movie, you have to spend around 70,000 dollars.
27. Which movie featured a 1992 Hummer being chased by the police through San Francisco?
Fans and people who saw the movie immediately called out the fake driving scenes in the movie. Particularly the police chase. You could see that the chase was on a straight road, and the actors in the movie were turning the steering wheel quite often.
28. What 1998 movie featured a red 1971 Chevrolet Impala convertible?
There was quite the selection of cars featured in this movie, such as a 1970 Ford Maverick and a high-tech 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado. But the whole movie belonged to the red 1971 Chevrolet Impala convertible.
29. Which movie featured a car chase that took six weeks to film?
The whole scene ended up being 10 minutes long, and the car used in the scene was a 1985 Chevy Impala. The car was used by the police and was loaned just for the movie.
30. In which movie Keanu Reeves drives a 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS?
In the movie, the Chevelle SS appears to be black, but we can see that it is green when proper lighting comes. For the 1970 production year, Chevy made more than 37,000 forest green cars, adding the color to the El Camino and Monte Carlo.
31. In what movie did Steve McQueen drive a 1968 Mustang 390 GT Fastback?
Before the movie began shooting, Ford Motor Company game out a couple of Mustangs. Dodge also offered some of their cars. In that epic car chase, the Mustang was up against a 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
32. In which 1966 movie, was a modified Plymouth Barracuda used?
After the modifications were done, you could barely see the barracuda lines under there. The car was also modified under the hood, making it one-of-a-kind and a car that can go 160 miles per hour on a quarter-mile drag strip.
33. In which movie can we see a converted 1959 Cadillac ambulance?
The original car used in the movie was on display at the Volvo Auto Museum until 2007. Later it went for auction with a price tag of 150,000 dollars. Given that some car replicas were sold for 130,000 dollars and had no connection to the film, it is easy to say that 150,000 dollars aren’t something ridiculous.
34. In which movie did Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan drive a 1971 Corvette Stingray?
A crime-fighting comedy where Tucker and Chan don’t get along. The original idea was to use a red car and a white top. But when the black Corvettes were found, the first idea went to the trash. The original car is still on display at the Volvo Auto Museum.
35. In which movie does Ryan Gosling drive a 1973 Chevy Malibu?
The car featured in the movie was found in Gosling’s junkyard, who purchased it for 2,000 dollars and had it remade. He then offered it to be used in the movie.
36. A 1974 Chevy C10 Stepside was driven in this movie – can you name it?
Other cars seen in the movie are a 1965 Ford Mustang and a customized 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The spotlight, though, goes to the amazing 1974 Chevy C10 Stepside.
37. In which movie does Bruce Willis drive a 1928 Ford Model A Coupe?
Over four years of production, more than 5 million Model A Coupes were made. Back in 1928, you could have purchased this car for about 500 dollars. The top speed that this car could go was 65 miles per hour. So don’t believe everything you see in the movie.
38. In which film can be seen both a 1969 Dodge Charger and a 1971Chevy Nova?
The producers and directors of this movie wanted to pay homage to the iconic movie ‘Bullitt,’ which is why they chose to use a 1969 Dodge Charger.
39. Gene Hackman drives a 1971 Pontiac LeMans chasing bad guys – do you know the movie?
After the chase was done, the car seemed like it was badly beaten up. If you pay close attention to the car’s license plates, you will see three different ones, meaning that three different cars were used in the movie.
40. In which movie you can see Eddie Murphy driving a Chevy Nova?
Although looking quite old and beaten up, the blue Chevy Nova manages to get Murphy’s character from Detroit to Beverly Hills. You could see that some parts didn’t belong to the Nova, but some parts were only exclusive for that model in 1970.
