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  • Daniel Craig as James Bond, Agent 007, in Skyfall, with Aston Martin DB5

    James Bond and Aston Martin are a match made in Q Branch heaven. The titular character has driven his fair share of exotic machinery over the years, but the double 0 agent always seems to wind up back behind the wheel of an Aston Martin, the most iconic of which is surely the DB5. One of the coupes used for the filming of "Goldfinger" met a tragic fate when it was dumped into the sea. Or was it? An investigation is on the trail of an old DB5, and the particular example could just be the missing Bond mobile. For a number of Bond fans, "Goldfinger" ranks pretty high up on the list of all-time...

  • 1968 Ford Mustang from the Steve McQueen movie "Bullitt"
    Original "Bullitt" 1968 Ford Mustang heading to Goodwood Festival of Speed

    After making a surprise appearance at the 2018 Detroit auto show, the original 1968 Ford Mustang from the 1968 film "Bullitt" will cross the pond and make its European debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in southern England. The 1968 Mustang was the hero car driven by Steve McQueen in the film...

  • “Back to the Future” DeLorean time machine replica at Jay Leno's Garage
    “Back to the Future” creator brings DeLorean time machine to Jay Leno's Garage

    Everyone knows the DeLorean DMC-12 time machine from the “Back to the Future” movies, but we'd wager that most, including hardcore fans, won't know the story behind the car and how the creators originally planned for the time machine to be a...refrigerator. You'll learn all that and...

  • The "Terminator 2" Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
    The "Terminator 2" Harley-Davidson Fat Boy could be yours

    Are you a fan of the dystopian-future motion picture "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"? Of course you are! It's a great film that highlights the role of Skynet in the coming robot-driven apocalypse. One of the highlight vehicles featured in the film is a 1991 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. It was ridden by...

  • Actual on-screen-used KITT drives into Jay Leno's Garage
    Actual KITT from "Knight Rider" drives into Jay Leno's Garage

    Since he was five years old, Joe Huth has been in love with "Knight Rider." The show premiered in 1982 and ran for 90 episodes stretching four seasons. Now Joe is all grown up and he's managed to grab a piece of history associated with his favorite show: one of the actual KITT cars using during...

  • The original Dumb and Dumber mini bike is up for sale
    The mini bike from "Dumb and Dumber" is up for sale

    In the world of cinema, there exists a comedy that remains a masterpiece of its genre. We refer, of course, to the glorious film "Dumb and Dumber." Starring alongside Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, one of the unsung heroes of this film is... a mini bike. It's this bike that brings Lloyd and Harry to...

  • 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt, 2018 Detroit auto show

    Fifty years after Steve McQueen chased a 1968 Dodge Charger in a Dark Highland Green '68 Mustang to the delight of gearhead movie fans, Ford is releasing its third special edition model to commemorate that iconic movie car. That movie was "Bullitt" and the 50th anniversary Bullitt Mustang is the most powerful yet. In fact, it turns up the wick on the Mustang GT. The limited-edition 2019 Mustang Bullitt's 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 puts out 475 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, a gain of 15 hp over the base Mustang GT. The extra power helps the Mustang coupe reach a top speed of 163 mph, 8...

  • 1968 Ford Mustang from the Steve McQueen movie "Bullitt"
    Long-lost 1968 Mustang from “Bullitt” likely worth millions

    Ford on Monday unveiled the new 2019 Mustang Bullitt at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but the special car, launched to mark this year's 50th anniversary of the “Bullitt” movie, was joined by another special car: the actual 1968 Ford Mustang driven by Steve...

  • “Gone in 60 Seconds” Ford Mustang Eleanor recreation by Fusion Motor Company
    Hit Go Baby Go in your very own Eleanor Mustang for $189K

    Although the days of Toby Halicki's 40-minute chase scenes seem to be long and lamentably gone, his production company has licensed the Eleanor name of the special “Gone in 60 Seconds” Mustang for recreation. No, not the 1974 version of the movie but 2000’s remake starring Nicolas...

  • 2003 Nissan 350Z from ‘The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift’ - Image via Auto Trader
    Drift King’s 350Z from 3rd “Fast and Furious” movie up for sale

    One of the cars used during filming of 2006’s "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" is currently up for sale. It’s the infamous Nissan 350Z that belonged to the movie’s protagonist, Takashi, aka the Drift King. The dark gray Z featured on most of the promotional material for the...

  • Crown Victoria-based Dodge Charger General Lee
    Watch how a Ford Crown Vic is transformed into a General Lee Dodge Charger

    This bright orange Dodge Charger sure looks like the General Lee from the iconic "Dukes of Hazard" TV show, doesn't it? Actually, it's not even close. That's because car is really a fairly common Ford Crown Victoria, specifically, a decommissioned police interceptor. Smith Brothers Restoration is...

  • Mercedes-AMG Vision Gran Turismo in "Justice League"
    Mercedes-AMG Vision Gran Turismo earns starring role in "Justice League" film

    The Mercedes-AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept is ready for the big screen after the brand confirmed it will be featured in the upcoming film, "Justice League." The stunning concept car will star alongside Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash, and it will be joined by a handful of...

  • An Audi RS6 modified to look like the Mutt Cutts mobile from Dumb & Dumber

    The original Mutt Cutts van started life as a Ford Econoline. Word has it the particular model was a 1984 Econline, before it donned the shag and was transformed into an all-time great screen machine. Another all-time great is the Audi RS 6 Avant. The latest version comes in Plus trim which offers 605 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque from a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8, versus the 560 hp and 516 lb-ft in the stock model. When you cross the Mutt Cutts "livery" with a twin-turbo V-8 longroof, you wind up with something wonderfully insane. Someone clearly spent the time to make this...

  • Meet the cars of 'Fast and Furious 8'
    Meet the cars of 'Fast and Furious 8'

    You've likely seen the trailer for the eighth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, The Fate of the Furious, and soon you'll be able to say you've seen the movie itself. Now we get to meet the cars that have roles in the movie. The guys from Might Car Mods were invited to L.A. to Dennis...

  • Honda NM4-based concept motorcycle from ‘Ghost in the Shell’
    Futuristic Honda motorcycle to star in ‘Ghost in the Shell’

    “Ghost in the Shell” is an upcoming movie based on a popular Japanese manga of the same name. It’s set in a future city landscape which means audiences will be treated to some advanced technologies and vehicles, one of which will be a futuristic motorcycle designed by Honda. The...

  • Ducati Hypermotard 821 from 'CHiPS'
    Bid on the 'CHiPS' Ducati and your cash goes to a good cause

    There's a new "CHiPS" movie coming out and it features an updated take on our two favorite California Highway Patrol officers. Dax Shepard and Michael Peña take on the rolls of Francis Llewellyn Poncherello and Jonathan Andrew Baker. That would be Officers Ponch and Jon to you, and the pair...

  • Panthermobile built for ‘Pink Panther Show’ restored by Galpin Restorations
    LA auto show's Pink Panthermobile hints where Navigator concept got its doors

    Think the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet's interior is lavish? How about a wet bar with deep, pink piled shag carpet. Your move Maybach. Galpin Auto Sports' restoration department, Galpin Restorations, brought a five-year project car to the 2016 Los Angeles auto show, a restored car built...

  • Lexus Skyjet from ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’
    Lexus Skyjet spaceship to star in Luc Besson movie ‘Valerian’

    Lexus is never shy for a bit of product placement. We’re sure everyone remembers the company’s futuristic sports car that starred in 2002’s Minority Report. Now Lexus is projecting its brand even further into the future, with a single-seat spaceship that’s set to appear in...

  • 1976 AMC Pacer Waynes World

    I see a little silhouette of a car...It's a Pacer, a Pacer, will you be the one who buys it? Normally we wouldn't be too excited to share the details about a 1976 AMC Pacer coming up for sale. This one, though, is a bit different. That's because it belonged to one Garth Algar. Yes, the very same Garth that was one half of the "Wayne's World" cable access show from Aurora, Illinois. Now the Pacer can be yours, because it's heading to the auction block in Las Vegas for the Barrett-Jackson event to be held October 13-15. ALSO SEE: Ken Block's V2 Hoonicorn Mustang packs 1,400 wild horses This is...

  • Batman astride the Batpod in the ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
    Someone rose up like the Dark Knight and bought the Batpod for $406k

    Regardless of your stance on the Christoper Nolan-helmed Batman series, it's safe to say that the vehicles employed by Batman in the Dark Knight trilogy are excellent. The Tumbler is amazing. The flying machine simply called The Bat saved Gotham from certain doom. And the Batpod motorcycle took...

  • Mill Blackbird can become nearly any car for film production needs
    The Mill Blackbird can be whatever car you need it to be

    A video production can quickly turn into a very expensive endeavor. This is especially true when you're dealing with a shoot that calls for certain vehicles driven in certain manners. Perhaps Ford wants a commercial for a car that's not even out yet? Mercedes-Benz would like to shoot an updated...

  • Fast 8 Dom sticks with the Charger
    'Fast 8' heads to Iceland and brings new rides for the snow

    "Fast 8" is slated to hit theaters in 2017. The cast and crew are hard at work filming right now, and the social media team for the film posted some new shots to its Facebook page. This is a globe-trotting adventure much like the last film, but this time we're heading somewhere cold. The latest...

  • Aston Martin DB10 auction at Christie’s in London, February 18, 2016
    Mystery Buyer Bids $3.5 Million For Aston Martin DB10

    Aston Martin built 10 examples of a stunning sports car known as the DB10 for the 2015 James Bond movie Spectre. Of these, one was offered for sale to the public to help raise funds for charity. The auction took place last night at Christie’s in London and the winning bid came in at...

  • 1992 Peterbilt 379 used to depict Optimus Prime’s vehicle mode in Transformers movies
    Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Transform Big Bucks At Auction

    The Autobots rolled out... and into Scottsdale, Arizona so they could cross the auction block at the recent Barrett-Jackson event. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee were assigned no reserve and ordered to drive across the block in vehicle form, and the pair attracted a fair amount of dollars. Optimus...

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