Top 10 Movies About Cars

Description: Based on Stephen King's novel, this horror film features a 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine, which has a life of its own and a deadly obsession with its owner.

Fact: The car used in the film was actually a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere, modified to look like a 1958 Fury. The film's director, John Carpenter, is a car enthusiast and owned several classic cars.

Description: This film kickstarted a franchise that made street racing a global phenomenon. It's not just about the cars; it's about family, loyalty, and the adrenaline rush of illegal street racing.

Fact: The film was inspired by a Vibe magazine article about street racing in New York. The iconic orange Toyota Supra was actually a 1995 model modified to look like a

Description: Pixar's animated adventure where cars live like humans, focusing on Lightning McQueen, a hotshot race car, learning about life beyond the racetrack.

Fact: The film was inspired by director John Lasseter's love for Route

Description: A heist film where a team of thieves uses Mini Coopers to pull off an audacious gold heist in Venice. The film's car chase scenes are some of the most memorable in cinema.

Fact: The original 1969 film was set in Turin, Italy, but the remake moved the setting to Venice. The Mini Coopers were specially modified for the film, including being fitted with remote control capabilities.

Description: The latest in the Herbie series, this film brings back the loveable Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, now helping a young woman achieve her racing dreams.

Fact: The original Herbie from the 1968 film was a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, but for this film, a 1963 Beetle was restored and modified to look like the original.

Description: While focusing on robots in disguise, the film features some of the most iconic vehicles transforming into Autobots and Decepticons, making cars a central element of the plot.

Fact: The film used real cars for the transformation scenes, which were then digitally enhanced. The Chevrolet Camaro, representing Bumblebee, saw a significant sales boost after the movie's release.

Description: A stylish neo-noir film where the protagonist, known only as Driver, uses his skills behind the wheel to navigate through a world of crime and violence.

Fact: The film's director, Nicolas Winding Refn, was inspired by the 1978 film "The Driver." The car used by the Driver, a 1973 Chevrolet Malibu, was chosen for its classic American muscle car look.

Description: Quentin Tarantino's homage to 1970s car chase films, where a stuntman uses his "death proof" car to terrorize young women, leading to a thrilling car chase finale.

Fact: The film was originally part of the double-feature "Grindhouse" with Robert Rodriguez's "Planet Terror." The 1970 Dodge Challenger used in the film was actually a 1971 model, modified to look like a

Description: While not a car-centric film, Clint Eastwood's character has a deep connection with his prized 1972 Ford Gran Torino, which becomes a symbol of his past and his evolving relationships.

Fact: The car in the film was actually a 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport, which was restored for the movie. Eastwood himself drove the car in several scenes.

Description: A high-octane heist film where a retired car thief must steal 50 cars in one night to save his brother. The film features some of the most iconic cars in cinema history, including the legendary Eleanor.

Fact: The original 1974 film of the same name had a 40-minute car chase scene, which was the longest in film history at the time. The Shelby Mustang GT500 used in the film was auctioned for over $1 million.