Famous Movie Cars You Can Actually Buy Today

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Hollywood’s choicest characters come with four wheels and an engine. Let’s take a ride through cinematic history with these 20 on-screen automobiles you can get today as replicas, collectibles, or on modern versions.

Aston Martin DB5: Goldfinger (1964)

The DB5 first appeared in Goldfinger, where it was driven by the iconic British spy James Bond, played by Sean Connery. This was just the start of a partnership between Aston Martin and the Bond movies. But, beyond Goldfinger, the DB5 appeared in several other Bond films.

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Aston Martin DB5: Goldfinger (1964) (Cont.)

Some examples include Thunderball (1965) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). It was designed as a luxury grand tourer, featuring an all-aluminum body and a 4.0-liter inline-six engine, reaching speeds of up to 145 mph. For a budget exceeding a million, you can get it as a collectible.

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1968 Ford Mustang GT 390: Bullitt (1968)

Talking about another classic, that’s the Mustang GT 390 for you, it comes with a 390 cubic inch (6.4 L) V8 engine that cranks out about 325 horsepower. For the movie, they obviously tweaked it to make it perform better and hold up during those crazy driving scenes.

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1968 Ford Mustang GT 390: Bullitt (1968) (Cont.)

The Mustang GT 390 is famous for its car chase in the movie Bullitt (1968), where McQueen’s character, Frank Bullitt, tears through the streets of San Francisco. Peter Yates directed the picture while it was produced by Solar Productions. Two of the originals sold for $3.4 million.

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DeLorean DMC-12: Back To The Future (1985)

If you’ve watched the film, you’ll know that the plot centers around Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) accidentally traveling back to 1955. Basically, the character of Dr. Emmett Brown (played by Christopher Lloyd) converts the DeLorean into a time machine.

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DeLorean DMC-12: Back To The Future (1985) (Cont.)

Within the film, the car is first powered by plutonium and later replaced by a Mr. Fusion Reactor in Back to the Future Part II (1989). The stylish DMC-12 features a shiny stainless steel body and gull-wing doors. Today, you can get it as a replica or a modern production.

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1974 Dodge Monaco: The Blues Brother (1980)

As today’s a classic costing $20,000–$30,000, the Bluesmobile, or Dodge Monaco, back then came with a powerful 440 Magnum engine and had a squad car setup, making it one of the coolest police cars from the ’70s. It also bore an Illinois license plate reading “BDR 529”.

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1974 Dodge Monaco: The Blues Brother (1980) (Cont.)

This automobile makes its first appearance when Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) swings by to pick up his brother Jake (John Belushi) from Joliet Prison. Elwood shares that he snagged this old police car at an auction after trading their last ride for a microphone.

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Ecto-1: Ghostbusters (1984)

The Ecto-1, a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Sentinel limo-style end-loader, combines an ambulance and hearse. Even though you won’t get the original, custom replicas are available from $50,000 to $150,000. In the film, Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) purchases the Ecto-1 for $4,800 after mortgaging his mother’s house.

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Ecto-1: Ghostbusters (1984) (Cont.)

The car is shown to be in rough shape and needs a lot of work, but Ray fixes it up since he’s good with mechanics. Besides the car’s prominent role in this one and its sequel, Ghostbusters II (1989), the Ecto-1 appeared in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), as well.

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Mini Cooper S: The Italian Job (1969)

The Minis that are today collectibles were the classic Mk1 Austin Mini Cooper S models from 1967. They packed a 1.3-liter inline-four engine that cranked out about 76 horsepower, letting them hit speeds over 90 mph. Apparently, the cars were modified for filming.

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Mini Cooper S: The Italian Job (1969) (Cont.)

The car featured a 4-speed manual transmission. The 1967 Mini Cooper S was equipped with a 1275 cc A-Series inline-four engine that produced around 76 bhp (57 kW) at 6000 rpm. It also gave out 79 lb-ft (107 Nm) of torque at 3000 rpm.

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1967 Shelby GT500: Gone In 60 Seconds (2000)

The “Eleanor” used in the film is reportedly a modified 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback—it just resembles a Shelby GT500. It has a distinctive Pepper Gray paint job with black stripes. This design was created by hot rod illustrator Steve Stanford. Can you get one? Absolutely! But as a replica.

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1967 Shelby GT500: Gone In 60 Seconds (2000) (Cont.)

This car’s got a beefy 428 cubic-inch V8 engine that churns out around 355 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. In Gone in 60 Seconds, Eleanor is the last car that Memphis Raines must loot as part of a high-stakes heist involving 50 cars in one night.

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Toyota Supra: The Fast And The Furious (2001)

Toyota Supra has a 3.0-liter inline-six turbo engine that is said to pump out around 276 horsepower. But in the movie, they soup it up to about 537 hp (544 PS), and it hits peak power at 6,800 RPM. It features a Turbonetics T-66 ball-bearing turbocharger worth thousands.

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Toyota Supra: The Fast And The Furious (2001) (Cont.)

This car can speed from 0 to 62 mph in about 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of approximately 185 mph (298 kph). It is stated that in June 2021, one of the original Supras used in filming sold at auction for a whopping $550,000. Guess what?

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Toyota Supra: The Fast And The Furious (2001) (Cont.)

Toyota reintroduced it as a sports car in 2019, too. Still, we all know that the Toyota Supra gained massive fame when it was introduced in The Fast and the Furious (2001). The late Paul Walker, who played the character Brian O’Conner, drove the Supra in a candy orange color.

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Porsche 911: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the Porsche 911 gets a lot of screen time in Cameron Frye’s dad’s garage, which also has some other fancy cars, like the main Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. It’s a symbol of wealth in Ferris’s life up to date; it’s still in production.

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Porsche 911: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) (Cont.)

The specific model featured is often identified as a 1985 Porsche 911. This car’s engine specification includes a flat-six (F6) type engine with 3,164 cc (193.1 cu in) displacement and approximately 231 hp (170 kW) at 5,900 RPM. The newer models cost $50,000 to $150,000.

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage: The Living Daylights (1987)

The Living Daylights brings to us the Aston Martin V8, which is driven by Timothy Dalton’s character, James Bond. A classic Bond vehicle, the car is outfitted with a number of devices and modifications that show off Q Branch’s inventiveness. Today, they are rare, and you can buy from collectors.

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage: The Living Daylights (1987) (Cont.)

It was first shown as a V8 Volante (convertible) with a manual transmission. This belonged to Aston Martin Lagonda chairman Victor Gauntlett. Later, it is fitted with a hardtop for winter driving. Fictional gadgets were also added. You need around $150,000 and $300,000 to get it today.

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage: The Living Daylights (1987) (Cont.)

The V8 Vantage has a strong 5.3-liter V8 engine that produces around 380 to 450 bhp. Of course, this varies by model year and specifications. But this car is capable of attaining speeds of 170 mph (270 km/h) and can race from 0 to 60 mph.

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1976 AMC Pacer: Wayne’s World (1992)

In this film, you will find the classical Mirthmobile, which was originally a yellow AMC Pacer repainted in a baby blue color. Under the hood, the 1976 Pacer offered a range of engine options, which also included inline-6 engines and a V8.

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1976 AMC Pacer: Wayne’s World (1992) (Cont.)

The most common engines were the 3.8-liter (232 cu in) and the 4.2-liter (258 cu in) inline-sixes. These produced around 90 to 95 horsepower. For those seeking more power, a 5.0-liter (304 cu in) V8 engine was also available, delivering 120 horsepower.

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1976 AMC Pacer: Wayne’s World (1992) (Cont.)

The 1976 AMC Pacer is still famous mostly because of its appearance as Garth Aldar’s Mirthmobile in the well-known 1992 movie. That epic scene where Wayne, Garth, and their crew lip-sync to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” truly made it unforgettable. Price tag today? $10,000–$20,000, possibly higher.

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Ford Gran Torino: Starsky & Hutch (1975-1979)

Starsky & Hutch affectionately nicknamed the Ford Gran Torino “Striped Tomato”. This car played an important role alongside the other main characters, Detectives Dave Starsky and Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson, who were Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul, respectively.

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Ford Gran Torino: Starsky & Hutch (1975-1979) (Cont.)

The Gran Torino was not only a mode of transportation for the duo but also a character in its own right. So, this model is part of the third generation of the Ford Torino, produced from 1972 to 1976. It typically featured a 3-speed automatic transmission.

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Ford Gran Torino: Starsky & Hutch (1975-1979) (Cont.)

It could gain 0-60 mph in about 12.2 seconds and the most popular engine option was the 351 cubic inch (5.8 L) V8—producing 205 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque. The car’s overall length measured 201 inches. If you want it, head on to auctions and collector’s yards.

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Nissan Skyline GT-R: Fast & Furious Franchise

The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 first appeared in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and quickly became a fan favorite. This one is powered by a 2.6-liter RB26DETT inline-six engine featuring twin turbochargers. In the films, the engine is often depicted as delivering around 310 horsepower.

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Nissan Skyline GT-R: Fast & Furious Franchise (Cont.)

People say that GT-R R34’s association with Paul Walker has boosted its desirability. For instance, the actual R34 driven by Walker in Fast & Furious 4 sold for a record $1.36 million at auction. Why not? The R34 Skyline GT-R can even go up to 165 mph.

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Volkswagen Beetle: The Love Bug (1968)

“Herbie” was a sentient 1963 Volkswagen Beetle and a central character in the 1968 Disney film The Love Bug that collectors still sell today. The vehicle is characterized by its pearl-white body, some red, white, and blue racing stripes, and the number 53, nicely displayed on its exterior.

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Volkswagen Beetle: The Love Bug (1968) (Cont.)

The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle had a peppy 1.2l (sometimes 1.3l) four-cylinder engine that gave 34-40 horsepower. Also, it had a torque of 85-100 Nm. The Beetle offered a fuel efficiency of 12-15 km/l, with some reports suggesting it could achieve higher numbers.

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Audi R8: Iron Man (2008)

Here arrives the standout vehicle in the 2008 film Iron Man, where it serves as the primary car of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). So, the Audi R8 shown in Iron Man was a 2007 model, which could race up to 60 mph in about 4.6 seconds.

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Audi R8: Iron Man (2008) (Cont.)

There is another engine option: a 5.2-liter V10 engine with a power production of 525 horsepower at 8,000 RPM. And, of course, the torque would be about 530 Nm (390 lb-ft) at 6,500 RPM. Both engines together have a 6-speed manual transmission.

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1975 Ford Pinto: The Last House On The Left (1972)

The Ford Pinto (1970 to 1980) was designed as a subcompact vehicle to rival the growing market for small cars. The 1975 model had a unibody construction. The car was available in a two-door sedan and a three-door hatchback. They are available on secondary markets costing $5,000–$15,000.

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1975 Ford Pinto: The Last House On The Left (1972) (Cont.)

In the storyline, Pinto is driven by Krug Stillo and his gang, who kidnap two teenage girls, Mari and Phyllis. This car is basically used to transport the girls to a secluded location in the woods. The Ford Pinto was officially introduced on September 11, 1970.

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Ford Mustang Mach 1: John Wick (2014)

In John Wick, the car is depicted as a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1. It was initially introduced as an important part of John’s life. The car becomes a key motivator for the plot when a group of Russian gangsters break into John’s home and steal the Mustang. Guess what?

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Ford Mustang Mach 1: John Wick (2014) (Cont.)

The specialists at Classic Recreations modified it. This is an Oklahoma-based company that created an 815-hp ’69 Mustang Boss and ’68 Mustang “Villain”. They released their own take on Wick’s famous vehicle with a Ford license. New ones cost $58,000–$75,000 and a classic $70,000–$150,000.

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Ford Mustang Mach 1: John Wick (2014) (Cont.)

The Mach 1 offered a powerful engine choice of 351 cubic inch (5.8 L) Windsor V8. It had around 290 hp (186 kW) at 4,600 RPM and a torque of 385 lb-ft  (522 Nm) at 3,200 RPM. Its length and width were 189.5 inches and 75 inches approx.

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BMW Z3 Roadster: GoldenEye (1995)

We’re back to the James Bond franchise. Did you know it was the first BMW to be featured in a Bond movie? Here, you will see the 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster, presented in Atlanta Blue Metallic with a Beige Nappa Leather interior. A used one costs $6,000–$25,000.

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BMW Z3 Roadster: GoldenEye (1995) (Cont.)

The character of James Bond, which is depicted by Pierce Brosnan, receives the Z3 from Q, who has set it with various gadgets. Anyway, the Z3 Roadster provided a horsepower of 138 hp at 6,000 RPM. Besides, the torque was 133 lb-ft at 4,300 RPM.

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Plymouth Fury: Christine (1983)

The Plymouth Fury, specifically the 1958 model, is the main character in Christine, directed by John Carpenter. The car had a two-door hardtop and was depicted in a bright red and white color. The most notable engine was the 318 cubic inch V8 engine.

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Plymouth Fury: Christine (1983) (Cont.)

This one produced approximately 230 horsepower. In the movie, of course, the car had some supernatural abilities like self-repairing and sentience. But even otherwise, the 1958 Plymouth Fury is nothing less. You can get it from the used car market at $30,000–$150,000.

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Lancia Stratos HF: The Italian Job (1970)

In The Italian Job, the Stratos is shown mainly during the film’s chase scenes through the streets of Turin. It was produced from 1973 to 1978 and designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone and utilizes a transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout. It’s so exclusive, you only get it through collectors.

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