‘Magnum PI’ Ferrari and ‘Back To The Future’ Delorean beaten by Toyotas
Here at Cars + Movies, we’re quite fond of Adam Carolla’s “The Car Show” on Speed TV. Fun cast, cool cars and overall pretty well done. It’s not Top Gear, but they’re finding a good pace and tone. In episode 8, they pitched Magnum PI’s 308 GTS Ferrari against… a V6 Toyota Camry and the Back To The Future DMC Delorean against a, oh... Read More
‘Transformers’ edition Bumblebee Camaro up-close and personal at the LA Autoshow
So we went to the LA Autoshow in ’09, took a whole bunch of pictures of the Camaro Transformers edition and then, well… here we are posting them today. Frankly, the car is cool, but it mainly attracts kids, which makes us think it would either attracts: a) 16 year olds with rich parents, b) Dads who really want to please their young kids, c) creepy old dudes whose panel... Read More
‘Gone in 60 Second’ GT500 Eleanor replica sells at Barrett-Jackson for $110,000
Autographed by Carroll Shelby, this Eleanor replica is true to the movie ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’, down to the nuts and bolts. It was built by the much troubled Unique Performance which packed 585hp in the 427 Ford V8 engine. The rest of the car follows up with a lot of performance parts and a beautiful finish. It took $110,000 for a lucky bidder to get his hands on it... Read More
John Dillinger’s escape car and ‘Public Enemy’ star sells for $165,000
January 18-24 the 39th Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction took place in Scottsdale, AZ, and a few well-known movie vehicles crossed the stage and found new owners. One of them was the Ford A that was used my the infamous John Dillinger to escape the FBI in of the darkest moments of its history. On top of that, the car starred in the movie about John Dillinger, played by Johnny... Read More
Best ever ‘Back To The Future’ DeLorean Time machine has no bids on eBay?
Photo Credit: Whitney Padget This wonderful BTTF replica was built for for someone with a very large wallet by Gary Weaver, an expert on everything DeLorean-from-Back-To-The-Future related. It’s extremely accurate and well built, and to top that of, was shot in front of the Gamble house in Pasadena, California (hey, that’s right next to Cars + Movies HQ… ),... Read More
‘Back to the Future’ 1986 Dodge Daytona
Wow. |Source: Autoblog via BTTF4.com | Read More
eBay movie car of the day: Mad Max Mach 1 Interceptor
A Mad Max fan has built an Interceptor replica on a Ford Mustang Mach 1 base and is now trying to sell it on eBay for the small Buy it now price of $18k… It’s not base on a Falcon like it should and the supercharger, air scoops and side exhausts are fake, but it still looks cool and would have everyone in your neighborhood talking. Instant fame, just like that. For... Read More
Awesome Batmobile replica finds no buyer at $30K
A fantastic Batmobile replica didn’t meet the reserve price on eBay and ended yesterday at $33,350. Based on a Lincoln Continental, it’s a very detailed replica including flame thrower and parachute! If you want it (and you have a big wallet)=…) keep your eyes peeled, it should be back for sale soon. | Source: Jalopnik | Read More
Veritas RS III Roadster inspired by Death Race vehicle?
Were the Veritas designers inspired by the 70's cult classic? Read More
From screens to road: Chinese fan transforms Chevy Cruze into Bumblebee
Bumblebee's little brother. What do you do if you love the Camaro from Michael Bay’s Transformers but can’t afford or can’t wait for it to be available in dealerships? Well if you’re really, really passionate you look at other cars that could fit the bill and you get to work. That’s what happened to a Chinese fan who bought a Chevy Cruze (at least its... Read More
