Well, blimey: it's been quite some time since the Tarmac Philosopher was philosopherizing, so today I will present a little entry about my favorite movies with cars.
1. Bullitt
I'll start with the classics, and possibly the greatest street car movie in film history. Who could forget the moment when that '68 Dodge Charger 440 suddenly slammed into the redline as Frank Bullitt pursued it in his '68 Mustang GT 390. For those born post-Bullitt, I've got an early Christmas present:
Why was this chase so cool? Some totally-rad facts: The cars actually reached speeds topping 110 mph, in the middle of San Francisco! In some sequences, the driver of the Mustang was really Steve McQueen, as you can see from some exterior shots. There's no helmet-wearing stunt guy. The Charger was obviously demolished in the gas station 'splosion, but the Mustang was dusted off afterwards and sold for $2500.
2. Casino Royale
It just came out, and auto nuts are already heartily enthused about Bond's new wheels. Possibly the most beautiful car ever built, the Aston Martin DB9, specially modded for 007, is Hollywood's gift to the car world this year.
Some time I'd like to do a little genealogical study of the James Bond cars. That would be fun.
3. Back to the Future
The time-traveling DeLorean? Of course. It's probably the only time a DeLorean looked admirable and heroic, and it was caught on film. Shouldn't we give a few kudos? Back when BTTF was released, the DeLorean was already infamous as a monumental piece of stainless-steel krap, so the film was witty enough to include it as the lovable time machine that blasts into the continuum once it hits 88 mphs and pumps 15 zillion jiggawatts in the Flux Capacitor.
"...out of a DeLorean?!..." -Marty McFly
4. Blues Brothers
I just couldn't resist. That massive pile-up of cop cars just sends chills of glee down my spine. And that mall chase! Yow! Where's my black fedora and horn-rimmed shades?
"Oh, Blessed Mother of Holy Acceleration, don't fail me now!"
5. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Yes, you read correctly. Who wouldn't want one? It flies, it rides on water, and it makes funny sounds. Dick Van Dyke's 1900's supercar creation is a sort of pre-historic Rinspeed.
1. Bullitt
I'll start with the classics, and possibly the greatest street car movie in film history. Who could forget the moment when that '68 Dodge Charger 440 suddenly slammed into the redline as Frank Bullitt pursued it in his '68 Mustang GT 390. For those born post-Bullitt, I've got an early Christmas present:
Why was this chase so cool? Some totally-rad facts: The cars actually reached speeds topping 110 mph, in the middle of San Francisco! In some sequences, the driver of the Mustang was really Steve McQueen, as you can see from some exterior shots. There's no helmet-wearing stunt guy. The Charger was obviously demolished in the gas station 'splosion, but the Mustang was dusted off afterwards and sold for $2500.
2. Casino Royale
It just came out, and auto nuts are already heartily enthused about Bond's new wheels. Possibly the most beautiful car ever built, the Aston Martin DB9, specially modded for 007, is Hollywood's gift to the car world this year.
Some time I'd like to do a little genealogical study of the James Bond cars. That would be fun.
3. Back to the Future
The time-traveling DeLorean? Of course. It's probably the only time a DeLorean looked admirable and heroic, and it was caught on film. Shouldn't we give a few kudos? Back when BTTF was released, the DeLorean was already infamous as a monumental piece of stainless-steel krap, so the film was witty enough to include it as the lovable time machine that blasts into the continuum once it hits 88 mphs and pumps 15 zillion jiggawatts in the Flux Capacitor.
"...out of a DeLorean?!..." -Marty McFly
4. Blues Brothers
I just couldn't resist. That massive pile-up of cop cars just sends chills of glee down my spine. And that mall chase! Yow! Where's my black fedora and horn-rimmed shades?
"Oh, Blessed Mother of Holy Acceleration, don't fail me now!"
5. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Yes, you read correctly. Who wouldn't want one? It flies, it rides on water, and it makes funny sounds. Dick Van Dyke's 1900's supercar creation is a sort of pre-historic Rinspeed.
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