Let's start at #10
#10 Back to The Future: “Great Scotts! We’re number 10, Marty!” While “Back to the Future” primarily focuses on time travel and adventure, the iconic DeLorean time machine, driven by Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), is a symbol of 1980s pop culture. The DeLorean DMC-12’s stainless steel body and gull-wing doors make it a recognizable and beloved part of the film. You might be asking why this movie of all movies is on this list. Well shortly, who wasn’t taken away by the futuristic aesthetic and prowess of the DeLorean! The films borrows and certainly hits on pop culture references one being the “Car of the Future!”
& importantly the automotive scene!
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#9 Gone in Sixty Seconds (1974): H.B. Halicki’s “Gone in 60 Seconds” is a cult classic celebrated for its extended car chase sequences. The standout car here is the Ford Mustang, codenamed “Eleanor.” The movie centers on a high-stakes car theft operation, highlighting the charisma of Halicki as the lead character, Maindrian Pace, and the allure of the beloved ’67 Shelby GT500 known as Eleanor.
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#8 Smokey and The Bandit (1977): Starring Burt Reynolds and directed by Hal Needham, “Smokey and the Bandit” is a rollicking adventure featuring a Pontiac Trans Am. This film captures the spirit of rebel trucker culture and the pursuit of freedom on the open road. The Trans Am, with its striking black and gold livery, became an automotive icon, just like Reynolds’ Bandit character.
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#7 Le Mans (1971): “Le Mans” is a tribute to the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, directed by Lee H. Katzin and starring Steve McQueen. The film’s iconic vehicles are the Porsche 917s and Ferrari 512s that roar around the track. While the cars take the spotlight, the characters remain secondary, as the movie focuses on the sheer determination and risks faced by racecar drivers in their pursuit of victory.
Something about McQueen and Car movies, am I right?
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#6 Italian Job (1969): The original “Italian Job” from 1969, directed by Peter Collinson, is a beloved classic that showcases a trio of Mini Coopers in a heist plot in Italy. The Minis themselves, along with Michael Caine’s charismatic performance, are the standout icons in this film, symbolizing the essence of British coolness and precision. Another car film that has seen its share of inspiration and remakes, ultimately the film delivers an upbeat and entertaining plot and delivered behind the Mini Cooper trio captivating the audience.
