The Top 20 Best Movie Cars From Your Favorite Blockbusters

Whether you are into cars or not, the world of movies has gifted us some of the most iconic vehicles of all time. Some are stars of the show, such as the array of sports cars used in the Fast Saga, while others are present without ever overshadowing the main characters, such as Mad Max’s Ford Falcon Interceptor. There are literally dozens of cars that could make the best movie cars list.

To help you discover these incredible cars, here is a list of 20 of the best movie cars ever created.

1. Aston Martin DB5 (James Bond Franchise)

One of the most iconic movie cars of all time features in nine Bond films, starting with the Sean Connery classic Goldfinger. Along with that flick, the DB5 appears in Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, Casino Royale, Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time to Die.

There have been many iterations of the British luxury car over the journey, with a touch over 1,000 units created during its initial run. Aston Martin brought a limited edition back in 2020 and is looking to make more in the future.

2. Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (Smokey and the Bandit)

Smokey and the Bandit made Pontiac a lot of money. After featuring in the film, sales of the Pontiac Trans Am doubled within two years. It outsold competitor Chevrolet Camaro for the first time ever. The 1978 version used in Smokey and the Bandit is equipped with a 6.6-liter V8 engine and features a large bird on the front bonnet, hence the name Pontiac Firebird Rans Am.

Although they are no longer in production, there are still hundreds in circulation but when they go up for auction they sell for a hell of a lot.

3. DeLorean DMC-12 (Back to the Future)

This is a super unique car that had a very short shelflife despite featuring in the 80s blockbuster Back to the Future. Only around 9,000 of these futuristic-looking vehicles were produced, with about 6,500 still on the roads today. The DMC DeLorean was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and is unmistakable thanks to its gull-wing doors and stainless steel outer body.

There have been many DeLorean’s updated and enhanced by private owners and if you manage to find one for sale, expect to pay upwards of $100,000.

4. Ford Falcon Interceptor (Mad Max)

Referred to as the “Last of the V8 Interceptors” in George Miller’s post-apocalyptic classic Mad Max, the Ford Falcon Interceptor is a beast of a car. The Ford Falcon XB GT driven by Mel Gibson’s Max in the flick is all black and equipped with a 5.8-liter Weiand 6-71 supercharger protruding through the bonnet. Later installments in the series see the Pursuit Special with further modifications, but nothing beats the original.

5. Batmobile (Batman)

There are half a dozen different versions of the batmobile. From the classic narrow-shaped Batmobile driven by Michael Keaton in 1989s Batman to the one seen in Christian Bale’s The Dark Knight Trilogy that is a tank-like Tumbler, each batmobile adds a point of difference to the various Batman films. They are all equipped with special weapons and features, such as the Batman & Robin Batmobile that has rocket launchers, a catapult ejection seat, and rear grappling hooks.

6. 1970 Dodge Charger R/T (The Fast and the Furious)

Appearing at some point in almost every Fast and Furious film, Dominic Toretto’s Dodge Charger is the most recognizable car from the franchise. While there are different iterations in each film, it is hard to go past the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T from the first film. This high-performance American muscle car offers 900 horsepower and a 250 shot nitrous in the film. As well as being super-fast, it looks totally badass and is easy to see why Toretto always chooses it as his preferred vehicle of choice throughout the series.

7. 1969 Ford Mustang (John Wick)

Another classic American muscle car, John Wick’s 1969 Ford Mustang is a Mach 1 that really has some power. Under the hood is a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine that produces up to 1,000 horsepower. It also has a rear window slant spoiler, the classic black interior with high-back seats, and a Shelby three-spoke steering wheel. You can see why he wanted his car back.

8. 1958 Plymouth Fury (Christine)

They don’t make cars like this anymore. The 1958 Plymouth Fury is the first series of Plymouths to make their make on the auto world. Featured in the horror Christine, The Fury is possessed with a V8 engine ranging from 5.0-liters to 5.9-liters. The model in the film is a red, two-door that has a mind of its own.

9. 1959 Cadillac Cyclone (Sin City & Sin City: A Dame To Kill For)

This car only pops up briefly in Sin City and Sin City: A Dame To Kill For but certainly makes an impact. The Cadillac Cyclone has a vinyl top and large ‘opera’ lights and is sure to impress any car fan. It is owned by Clive Owen’s Dwight and is a vintage automobile anyone would love to have in their garage.

10. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS (Transformers: Age of Extinction)

This is the car that transforms into Transformer favorite Bumblebee. The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS is an absolute weapon powered by a fuel-injected Corvette LS3 engine. It also comes with a 6-speed overdrive transmission, custom suspension, and a set of hideaway headlights. The original version seen in the film was owned by director Michael Bay until he sold it for over half a million dollars.

11. Ford Shelby GT-500 (Gone in 60 Seconds)

Known as ‘Elanor,’ this is Nic Cage’s character’s white whale in the action flick Gone in 60 Seconds. Tasked with stealing 50 classic cars to save his brother, the Ford Shelby GT500 has eluded Cage throughout his career but becomes the last car he needs to complete his list. This one is powered by a 7.0-liter Cobra Jet V8 and provides 335 hp with 440 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm. Impressive.

12. 1966 Ford Thunderbird (Thelma & Louise)

The fourth generation of the Ford Thunderbird is driven by Thelma and Lousie on their cross-country adventure. Built as a luxury sedan, the Thunderbird creates 315 hp and can hit 0-60 mph in nine seconds. It’s a classic-looking convertible with the original from the film selling for just a touch over $70,000.

13. 2008 Audi R8 (Iron Man)

Audi joined forces with Paramount Pictures and has their cars featured in the Iron Man series as Tony Stark’s car of choice. In the first film, he is seen driving an Audi R8. The two-door coupe uses Audi’s trademark Quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system and was first released in 2006. It’s a tidy car that comes with either a V8 or V10 engine that is still being made today in small numbers.

14. 1932 Ford Coupe (American Graffiti)

Some would say the 1932 Ford Coupe is part of American car history, and they would be right. The hot rod was driven by Big John Milner in George Lucas’ American Graffiti and become a pop culture phenomenon. The Deuce coupe has a V8 engine and is a one of a kind.

15. Lotus Esprit S1 (The Spy Who Loved Me)

The Lotus Esprit driven by James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me has the ability to transform into a submarine, something the real-life version, unfortunately, can not do. While you can’t drive it underwater, this British car comes with a 2.0-liter engine and a 5-speed Citroen C35 manual transmission. The S1 has the best steering of any Lotus Esprit released and can reach 0-60 mph in eight seconds and has a top speed of 133 mph.

16. Aston Martin DBS V12 (Casino Royale)

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Another car featured in the Bond films, the Aston Martin DBS V12 is what Daniel Craig’s 007 drives in Casino Royale, his first outing as the secret agent. It is a slick coupe with, you guessed it, a V12 engine. It manages to look modern while also embracing the history of the DBS.

17. 1994 Toyota Supra (The Fast and the Furious)

The second most famous car from the Fast Saga is the 1994 Toyota Supra MK IV driven by Paul Walker. It is seen quite a lot in the film and has a distinct orange color. The car helped populate Japanese automobiles and brought drift racing into the spotlight.

18. 1976 AMC Pacer (Wayne’s World)

This compact car was described by Car and Driver as ‘The Flying Fishbowl’ and became famous after featuring in the Mike Myers and Dana Carvey Wayne’s World. The blue colorway with flame decals gives it a rock and roll edge. These days the Pacer is somewhat of a collector’s car and can fetch up to $50,000 on the open market.

19. Lamborghini Countach (The Wolf of Wall Street)

An iconic vehicle that celebrated its 50th-anniversary last year, the Lamborghini Countach is coming back this year with a new limited release. This exotic sportscar is recognizable by its ‘Italian Wedge’ shape and features in many films, no more so than The Wolf of Wall Street when Leonardo DiCaprio tries to drive it home while off his face.

20. BMW Z8 (The World is Not Enough)

For the World is Not Enough, Bond traded his Aston Martin for a BMW Z8. This was the third and final Bond film to feature a BMW after a special deal was stuck between the studio and the car manufacturer. In the film, the Z8 is equipped with surface-to-air missiles and can be driven via remote control using the vehicle’s keychain. Unfortunately, these features don’t come with the standard model you can buy, but the car itself is a sporty coupe with a top speed of 180 mph.