Greatest Muscle Car movie....

[Mozzie71]

Been thinking about what might be the Greatest Muscle Car movie of all time..

I'll get a poll going, but im looking for suggestions..

My nominations would be... ummmmmmm

Smokey and the Bandit
Hooper
Gone in 60 Seconds

Corvette Summer (lol)

Who has got more???? :)

[VinnyCadillac]

I always liked the movie "WW and the Dixie Dance Kings" It is a burt reynolds movie that had a fine looking car. Off hand I am thinking a 55 chevy.

Horrible movie but a great car!

[BillyB]

Gone in 60 seconds is a top movie, but the new one though...the old one was okay for the car chase only, but not the car and not the dodgy 70's porn movie start...from memory it was a 71 or 71 fastback...anyway elenor in the new one was a pretty nuts looking retro 67!!
Some others for consideration:
-Bullit
-Cannonball Run 1 and 2
-American Graffiti (never seen it, but heard heaps about it)
-Born to Run (a ripper 428 70 fastback mustage in it...a bit corny, but an entertaining flick)
-the dukes of hazard (the newish flick)

...thats all i can think of for the moment...

[Mozzie71]

if you havn't seen HOOPER... go rent it... The rocket propelled Trans-Am is nuts!

[rambler]

definately "bullit" , anything with cars and steve mcqueen is great

and as billy said "american graffiti" is good

[SirNick]

C'mon guys how could y'all forget the one classic that had it all - 57 Chevy, Dodge Challenger AND a XY GT to name but a few????

RUNNING ON EMPTY

If you haven't seen it it's a MUST.

It gets my vote for no.1 muscle car flick.

[EAT-30T]

No so much the movie but 2Fast 2Furious has some awesome muscle cars...both early and late!

yeah smokey and the bandit, cannonball run and all those flicks go nuts!


Hooper I've seen many years ago.....

[Mozzie71]

anyone remember "The Car"... about a possessed car??

what car was that?? i havnt seen that film in YEARS!!!

[Mozzie71]

lol.. i found it!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075809/

i cant believe it looked so bad... funny what your memory does...

[VinnyCadillac]

Mozzie I saw the movie Hooper in the movie theathre that was cool stuff.

[Mozzie71]

Mozzie I saw the movie Hooper in the movie theathre that was cool stuff.

Burt must have a thing for muscle cars... even in "the longest yard" (mean machine) i vaguely remember an early scene with him racing around...

cant remember what car it was.. might have to go hire it.

[VinnyCadillac]

I am thinking it was a Baracuda in that movie.

[SirNick]

Another good one is The Wraith with Charlie Sheen. It's about an 'alien' car that drags anything on the street and literally kills the opponent every time. The car is a Dodge concept car from back in the 80s with a motor that gives off light whenever he lifts the hood.

It's actually a pretty cool flick with some nice cars.

[Mozzie71]

http://static.flickr.com/80/241189976_f56d4c71e3_o.jpg lol

[SirGeo]

Another good one is The Wraith with Charlie Sheen. It's about an 'alien' car that drags anything on the street and literally kills the opponent every time. The car is a Dodge concept car from back in the 80s with a motor that gives off light whenever he lifts the hood.

It's actually a pretty cool flick with some nice cars.



lol, I loved the Wraith.... hmmm.. more muscle car flicks... i think you guy's have covered all the good ones.. Bullit is a great flick along with smokey and the bandit..

Have to admit never seen Hooper.... will definately check for it at the rental store...

[MMMMDuffBeer]

Here are a few that I know of....
- Starsky & Hutch
- Vanishing Point
- Two Lane Blacktop
- The French Connection
- The Driver
- Dazed and Confused

[SirGeo]

well i tried looking for Hooper at all my local vid/dvd stores.. nothing.... looks like i'll have to order it off the net.. better be worth it :p

[Mozzie71]

well i tried looking for Hooper at all my local vid/dvd stores.. nothing.... looks like i'll have to order it off the net.. better be worth it :p

I'll bring it in man.. i own it!

[Mozzie71]

Well Steve.. how did you enjoy HOOPER??

also.. watched Cannonball Run again the other day.. I had forgotten about the Trans Am Cop Car... So SEXY!

[SirGeo]

Well Steve.. how did you enjoy HOOPER??



Watching in pieces.. gotta say it reminds me soo much of Smokey.. burt that lady and a trans-am make a great team....

[UNRULY]

Absolutely 100%, with out a doubt its American Graffiti! Its all about the car culture we now crave.

I believe I was born in the wrong era. How cool would it have been to be able to cruise your car all night attempting to pick up girls, hanging out at the diner in yankee muscle cars!

If I win tattslotto, I am building a big diner style restaurant, with a huge car park, all revolving around attracting hot rods and muscle cars.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/lx406/32071230_842c6e0567.jpg

[blackoutsteve]

If I win tattslotto, I am building a big diner style restaurant, with a huge car park, all revolving around attracting hot rods and muscle cars.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/lx406/32071230_842c6e0567.jpg

..with girls serving burgers, fries and sodas on roller skates.
I'm going partners with you. ;)

[chevguy]

Gone in 60 seconds(original) for me, won`t watch it again though as I know how crappy it will look. Dunno about muscle classification but the blues brothers rates a mention for me...

[anychevy]

Here's one I bet none of you have seen yet (it's not that good really)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmb1pa5Gvko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s24cYesegSo

[blackoutsteve]

Yep, I seen it! ;)

The Hemi out of the cop car into the Willies if I remember right.. Good B-grade movie

[minimike]

Bullit has got to take the cake I reckon... Put that chase scene on surround sound and it's still good after the 10th time!

[UNRULY]

Fast Company was pretty cool. Especially this bit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=762fEsZ5hSE

Nitro funny car street racing. :)

[Aussiecamaroowner]

Here is mine in no particular order along with some of the best scenes...

American Graffiti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFgTMYEaWlc
Hollywood Knights http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69ZEhh6L7DQ
Smokey and the Bandit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZZPalUHlxc
Mad Max http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMYLjlpP0NY
Running on Empty http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zyyp3sMdCY
Christine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_qkz10f1qM
Dazed and Confused http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1x125YT3hk
and a personal favorite, though not much of the car in it, Better off Dead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3-gGf_2cio

[marinablu68]

How about Tarantinos "Death Proof". Theres a crazy Nova, a 73 Mustang Grande, and the last big chase with the 440 Challenger and the 69 Charger R/T. The sad thing is seeing those mopars being slowly destroyed.

[anychevy]

More of a love story :rolleyes: but this scene is worth a mention
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWiECcLEJTQ
More american graffiti WARNING 30 mins. long, but very cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlToFDc6OlA

[Aussiecamaroowner]

Good call Bazil, Death Proof is a cracker....

[rodent]

Not muscle but a couple of OZ classics :)

Seen this one at the drive in when it came out :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvPFlu2rLf8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6viyAC6GuFY&feature=PlayList&p=2840A1660F8946C7&index=0&playnext=1

There is another one that I've heard of but not actually seen "running from the gun"

[mrmondo]

What about Stallones car in Cobra that was pretty cool, that green thing cant remember what it was.

I havent seen this movie yet but some how came across the link to it Deuce Of Spades its all about hotrodding could be alrite.

www.deuceofspadesmovie.com

Other good movies in their time:
Days Of Thunder
HeartBreaker Streets Of Fire
Love The Beast
Christine
Bad Boys 2

[TUFF68]

What about Stallones car in Cobra that was pretty cool, that green thing cant remember what it was.
Stallones car in Cobra was a Tuff looking '50 or '51 Mercury if i remember right....

[blackoutsteve]

Good call Bazil, Death Proof is a cracker....

I preferred Planet Terror out of those two Grindhouse films actually..
When Death Proof got going it was good, but up until then, it was such a chick flick.

[felixthadog]

Not all Muscle Car movies, but here are some great Car movies:

Christine
Thunder Road
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry
Two-Lane Blacktop
Bullitt
Gone In 60 Seconds (Original)
American Graffiti
Vanishing Point
Running On Empty
Mad Max
Cannonball Run
Duel
The Blues Brothers
Smokey And The Bandit

Matthew

[USA-69Z]

90s aussie movie 'in the red'

anyone find that????

the cast from 'water rats' b grade fast and furious from late 90s

[blackoutsteve]

Just won this for $8.50 posted. R4, brand new & still in plastic. (gotta love sniper bidding :D )
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220534489514

Hey, this better be a good film you guys.. I'm going by what y'all said about it in this here thread.:p

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RzoMdt1Ecgo/Sh2ID12y2FI/AAAAAAAAA-k/DW5k-c0xGp0/s400/hooper.jpg

[70mach1]

Hmmmmmm not a car movie but the black Dodge Charger that Wesley Snipes drives in "Blade" is pretty impressive.

[OldIndian]

1: American Graffitti ..seen it 30+ times... & met a few of the cast over the years..... you know its STILL the highest grossing US movie ever made for the outlay, it was a real budget flick produced on a whim & a pray they say.....http://movie-poster.ws/movies/wallpaper/comedy/american_graffiti/american_graffiti.jpg

2: Aloha Bobby & Rose... about a guy & girl going out one night in LA in the mid 70's and .. sorta they like get into trouble.. ..end up swaping Rose's VW beetle for Bobby's 68 Camaro.. Movie is sound tracked by Elton John & other greats of the day.... Never get sick of this flick.....EVER... hope they screen it at my funeral... it was REAL 70's freedom captured in one night.. it's how to a point so many people want to live.. free to cruise & have the music up with a good looking girl at your side...while driving your muscle car free of fuel costs and radar....! not scared and locked up in a their house with a laptop.. (or it seems to be getting like that... !)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU73ipmZpgk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2849065139_f5929d7ed7_o.png

3: Return to Macon County: ... a bit like Two Lane Blacktop.. but with acting ability... thanks to a much younger Nick Nolti & Don Johnson (Miami Vice fame).. story of two guys in a tough 57 Chevy Coupe taking on the local hoons for pink slips.. then they met girl waitress and escape to LA for the Drags.. .. .. Pretty lame by todays standards but good in other ways.

http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eGHKadB-pM8/Swzq1e21n1I/AAAAAAAAACQ/oqozQ36S6kk/s400/RETURN%2BTO%2BMACON%2BCOUNTY.jpg&imgrefurl=http://elliottrainbowsmoviereviews.blogspot.com/2009/11/return-to-macon-county.html&usg=__EP__LPT4HTJ0ut9hORqYgTBuFt8=&h=360&w=200&sz=20&hl=en&start=3&sig2=Z1VAIC2c0DHkQ_L7sYmdpw&um=1&tbnid=Wk5a7HHkJldWEM:&tbnh=121&tbnw=67&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dreturn%2Bto%2Bmacon%2Bcounty%26hl%3De n%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1&ei=NExMS_S7BM2LkAXYwsmcDQ

[MrBlonde]

Two Lane Blacktop for me

[blackoutsteve]

Two Lane Blacktop for me

'Better check the jets. :rolleyes: :D

[67 rs Rhodesy]

Love the cam in aloha Bobby and rose... Shame bout the film! Gotta be mad max 1 and road warrior for me! Top films!! Dazed and confused and American graffiti also good and I love the 68 gto in an old cheesy 80's flic called my science project!! Triple x another stirling gto too

[blackoutsteve]

Love the cam in aloha Bobby and rose... Shame bout the film!

The flared gaurds on the Camaro were rank.

[jaywildone57]

Does anyone remember The FJ Holden, not a muscle car movie but still an Aussie classic, filmed in NSW 1977
Based around drag racing chicks and booze.

4816

[anychevy]

Does anyone remember The FJ Holden
"He's got the biggest dick in Bankstown" LOL :D

[nqkjw]

No.1 for me is American Graffiti.

Another good film not yet mentioned is "Heart Like a Wheel" - the story of Shirley Muldowney's struggle to be accepted into the then male dominated sport of top fuel drag racing.

[MrBlonde]

'Better check the jets. :rolleyes: :D
Hehe, he was no better at swimming than tuning four barrels ;-)

[70mach1]

definately "bullit" , anything with cars and steve mcqueen is great


absolutely

[blackoutsteve]

absolutely

I don't know.. Ever watched LeMans? Bored me to sleep..

[Trans am Oz]

yeah - smokey and the bandit.. lol
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww40/kazmal/Gembrook%202010/IMG_0558.jpg

I end up checking out any old movies from the 70s, and 80s just to see what cars are in the background.

[USA-69Z]

anyone watched this aussie b grader ? made in sydney

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd202/dragstripper/780137.jpg

[Russ]

My fav's are mostly already mentioned -

Vanishing Point
American Graffiti
Bullitt
Death Proof
Dazed & Confused
Smokey & The Bandit 1 & 2
Mad Max


... and whilst not a movie, the Dukes of Hazzard TV Series deserves a mention. Real driving, with real jumps (up until season 6 when they started using scale models). Awesome!


Couple more Oz movies to mention - Metal Skin & Running on Empty

[blackoutsteve]

Couple more Oz movies to mention - Metal Skin & Running on Empty

I have Metal Skin on DVD and am still yet to watch it. I also remember poor reviews from friends when it was at the the cinema.
Running On Empty is such a classic.. The Yanks have no idea that this film exists. That suprises me.

[jaywildone57]

I have Metal Skin on DVD and am still yet to watch it. I also remember poor reviews from friends when it was at the the cinema.
Running On Empty is such a classic.. The Yanks have no idea that this film exists. That suprises me.

Known as Fast lane fever to the Yanks.:)

[blackoutsteve]

Yeah, that's right. ;) ..but still, when talking on American Forums, that movie is still hardly ever mentioned.

[jaywildone57]

Don't think our Aussie classic would get much air time in the US compared to lets say American Graffiti.:(

[MrBlonde]

I have Metal Skin on DVD and am still yet to watch it. I also remember poor reviews from friends when it was at the the cinema.
Running On Empty is such a classic.. The Yanks have no idea that this film exists. That suprises me.

I love _Metal Skin_, saw it at the cinema and got the DVD. Watch it!