Best car movies?
This topic is always up for debate, but Edmunds.com recently listed its choices. Some would say that certain movies such as "Bullitt" are conspicuously absent from this list. At any rate, here are Edmunds.com's picks for all-around good car flicks, listed in no particular order.
American Graffiti (1973)
Star cars: 1932 Ford coupe, 1955 Chevy, 1958 Chevy Impala, 1951 Mercury coupe, 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The story: A memorable last night of cruising for a group of high school friends.
Edmunds.com editors like the lesson: When faced with life's big questions, hit the road.
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Star car: The Bluesmobile - 1974 Dodge Monaco
The story: The Brothers raise money to save their childhood orphanage and put their old rhythm-and-blues band back together. Why? They're on a mission from God.
Cars (2006)
Star cars: Porsche Carrera, Hudson Hornet, Willys MB, Ford Model T, Volkswagen microbus
The story: Race car hotshot finds himself off the beaten track and learning life lessons from a bunch of small-towners. Did we mention they're all cars?
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Star cars: Mitsubishi Eclipse, Toyota Supra, Honda Civic, Mazda RX-7, Dodge Charger R/T, Volkswagen Jetta
The story: Cop goes undercover in L.A.'s import street-race scene to bust a ring of electronics thieves.
Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)
Star cars: Many, including a certain Ford Mustang Fastback named Eleanor.
The story: Car thief has to boost 48 cars in a week. Mayhem ensues.
Grand Prix (1966)
Star cars: 1960s Formula 1 race cars
The story: The Euro-cool world of open-wheel racing.
The Gumball Rally (1976)
Star cars: Shelby 427 Cobra, Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona, Porsche 911 Targa, Camaro Z/28, Dodge Polara
The story: Fictionalized account of Brock Yates' highly illegal cross-country Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash.
Mad Max (1979)
Star cars: Australian Ford Falcon
The story: Super Cop Max takes on a motorcycle gang in the near future - a tale of revenge driven by post-apocalyptic cars and crotch rockets.
Thunder Road (1958)
Star cars: 1950 Ford coupe, 1957 Ford Fairlane
The story: Noir-ish cops versus moonshiners melodrama.
Vanishing Point (1971)
Star car: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
The story: Antihero, with help from a blind DJ, tries to deliver a car in record time.
