Those Sexy Cars . . . .

[slyc_willie]

Listened to something interesting earlier tonight on my favorite AM radio talk show. It was about an auction being held in which the original General Lee, the orange-painted, rebel-flag-sporting '77 Dodge Charger from "The Dukes Of Hazzard" was up for bid.

Let's say money was no object. Let's fantasize, for a moment, that every car, from every television show or movie, was suddenly put up for bid? Which would you go for?

Personally, I'd love to have:

1) The 1974 Pontiac Bonneville convertible driven by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 'The Last Action Hero.'
2) The 1971 ragtop Cutlass Eddie Murphy drove in 'Beverly Hills Cop III'
3) The '78 Trans-Am from 'Smokey And The Bear'
4) The Batmobile (built on the chassis of a '57 Chevy) from Tim Burton's first two Batman movies

This thread actually has a connection to writing, since I'm thinking of a story that takes place in the environment of a classic car show.

 

[MagicaPractica]

I know what cars I'd want but I have no idea if they were ever in a movie. I would kind of assume they would have been at some point.

'59 Cadillac convertible (I think it's a Deville but I'm not sure.)
'69 Ford Mustang
'74 Chevy Nova

And yes, a Dodge Charger but possibly a few years before the General Lee.

 

[slyc_willie]

I know what cars I'd want but I have no idea if they were ever in a movie. I would kind of assume they would have been at some point.

'59 Cadillac convertible (I think it's a Deville but I'm not sure.)
'69 Ford Mustang
'74 Chevy Nova

And yes, a Dodge Charger but possibly a few years before the General Lee.

Oooo . . . .

The '74 sky-blue Cadillac convertible from '48 Hours' is another good one. Thanks for reminding my of Caddys.

I don't doubt the '69 Mustang has appeared in more than a few films and shows now and then.

 

[MagicaPractica]

Oooo . . . .

The '74 sky-blue Cadillac convertible from '48 Hours' is another good one. Thanks for reminding my of Caddys.

I don't doubt the '69 Mustang has appeared in more than a few films and shows now and then.

'74 was a very good year.

 

[slyc_willie]

'74 was a very good year.

I wouldn't know. I barely remember pissing in the kiddie pool . . .

 

[MagicaPractica]

I wouldn't know. I barely remember pissing in the kiddie pool . . .

Well, I don't really remember any of it. Took another year and half before I have any memories.

 

[slyc_willie]

Well, I don't really remember any of it. Took another year and half before I have any memories.

Aw, and I bet you were a cutie

Hey, weren't we talking about cars?

 

[R. Richard]

Listened to something interesting earlier tonight on my favorite AM radio talk show. It was about an auction being held in which the original General Lee, the orange-painted, rebel-flag-sporting '77 Dodge Charger from "The Dukes Of Hazzard" was up for bid.

From Wiki:
According to Ben Jones ("Cooter" in the show), as well as builders involved with the show, 309 General Lees were used to film the series. Approximately twenty-three still exist in various states of repair. Among survivors is the very first General Lee, known as Lee1. This car is seen in the debut episode and jumping a police cruiser at the end of the opening credits of every episode with John Schneider and Tom Wopat. On average, more than one General Lee was used up per show. When filming a jump, anywhere from 500 to 1,000 pounds of lead or concrete ballast was placed in the trunk to prevent the car from nosing over. Later in the series the mechanics would raise the front end of the car to keep it from scraping against the ramp causing it to lose speed, doing this also provided a cushion for the driver upon landing. Stunt drivers report enjoying the flights but hating the landings. Despite the ballast, the landing attitude of the car was somewhat unpredictable, resulting in moderate to extremely violent forces, depending on how it landed. (On a DVD player, using slower settings will reveal that on many of the jumps the cars literally bent upon impact.) All cars used in large jumps were immediately retired due to structural damage. From 1979 to 1985, Chargers of 1968 and 1969 vintage were sourced and converted to General Lee specifications. Despite popular belief, and according to all builders involved over the years, as well as the VIN list supplied to Wayne Wooten of all Chargers used on the show, no 1970 models were ever used.[citation needed] Obtaining cars was not an issue until later years. By that time, the car was the star of the show and Warner Bros. moved building of the cars in-house to keep the cars consistent in appearance. Late in the show's run, when it got too hard and/or expensive to continue procuring more Chargers, the producers started using jump footage from previous episodes (something that had been done occasionally previously, but not to such an extent).

Episodes 1-5 were filmed in Georgia November and December of 1978. Georgia episode cars consisted of 6 Dodge Chargers. The first General Lees were built by Warner Bros and shipped to Georgia where John Marendi (picture car coordinator) labeled the first 3 cars LEE 1, LEE 2, and LEE 3 in no particular order for film editing purposes. Lee1[1], was a 2nd unit car with a full roll-cage. Originally a 383 V8-powered 1969 Charger equipped with air conditioning(A/C), gold body with tan interior, 3 speaker dash, and chrome rocker trim. The car is the only General Lee to have appeared in every episode. After the car had run its course, it was retired to a junkyard in Georgia, but later bought and restored. "LEE 2" was also a 2nd unit car with a full roll-cage and black interior. "LEE 3" was the closeup car. This car is the one seen in early promos with the doors open and no numbers on the doors. This car was a Charger R/T SE. It was powered by a 440 Magnum V8 and also had A/C with power windows. This car also had a tan interior and a removable roll bar that allowed installation of a camera for in-car shots. After the first 3 General Lees started to get badly damaged the crew had to start making more. The first General Lee built in Georgia was a 1968 Charger originally red in color and was converted to look like a 1969. The tail light panel, front grill, and front seats were taken from the wreckage of "LEE 1" (after the famous jump over Rosco P. Coltrane at the end of the opening credits). The paint on these cars was 1975 Corvette Flame Red. Interiors not originally tan were sprayed with SEM brand "Saddle tan" vinyl dye. All of the 6 Georgia Lees had a set of crossed flags (a Confederate flag and checkered flag) on the panel between the rear window and trunk lid. The 3 surviving cars went back to California and had the crossed flags removed upon reconditioning. The wheels were 14x7 inch American Racing brand "Vectors" throughout the show and were mounted on P235/70R14 B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A tires with the blackwall side facing out.

 

[slyc_willie]

From Wiki:
According to Ben Jones ("Cooter" in the show), as well as builders involved with the show, 309 General Lees were used to film the series. Approximately twenty-three still exist in various states of repair. Among survivors is the very first General Lee, known as Lee1. This car is seen in the debut episode and jumping a police cruiser at the end of the opening credits of every episode with John Schneider and Tom Wopat. On average, more than one General Lee was used up per show. When filming a jump, anywhere from 500 to 1,000 pounds of lead or concrete ballast was placed in the trunk to prevent the car from nosing over. Later in the series the mechanics would raise the front end of the car to keep it from scraping against the ramp causing it to lose speed, doing this also provided a cushion for the driver upon landing. Stunt drivers report enjoying the flights but hating the landings. Despite the ballast, the landing attitude of the car was somewhat unpredictable, resulting in moderate to extremely violent forces, depending on how it landed. (On a DVD player, using slower settings will reveal that on many of the jumps the cars literally bent upon impact.) All cars used in large jumps were immediately retired due to structural damage. From 1979 to 1985, Chargers of 1968 and 1969 vintage were sourced and converted to General Lee specifications. Despite popular belief, and according to all builders involved over the years, as well as the VIN list supplied to Wayne Wooten of all Chargers used on the show, no 1970 models were ever used.[citation needed] Obtaining cars was not an issue until later years. By that time, the car was the star of the show and Warner Bros. moved building of the cars in-house to keep the cars consistent in appearance. Late in the show's run, when it got too hard and/or expensive to continue procuring more Chargers, the producers started using jump footage from previous episodes (something that had been done occasionally previously, but not to such an extent).

Episodes 1-5 were filmed in Georgia November and December of 1978. Georgia episode cars consisted of 6 Dodge Chargers. The first General Lees were built by Warner Bros and shipped to Georgia where John Marendi (picture car coordinator) labeled the first 3 cars LEE 1, LEE 2, and LEE 3 in no particular order for film editing purposes. Lee1[1], was a 2nd unit car with a full roll-cage. Originally a 383 V8-powered 1969 Charger equipped with air conditioning(A/C), gold body with tan interior, 3 speaker dash, and chrome rocker trim. The car is the only General Lee to have appeared in every episode. After the car had run its course, it was retired to a junkyard in Georgia, but later bought and restored. "LEE 2" was also a 2nd unit car with a full roll-cage and black interior. "LEE 3" was the closeup car. This car is the one seen in early promos with the doors open and no numbers on the doors. This car was a Charger R/T SE. It was powered by a 440 Magnum V8 and also had A/C with power windows. This car also had a tan interior and a removable roll bar that allowed installation of a camera for in-car shots. After the first 3 General Lees started to get badly damaged the crew had to start making more. The first General Lee built in Georgia was a 1968 Charger originally red in color and was converted to look like a 1969. The tail light panel, front grill, and front seats were taken from the wreckage of "LEE 1" (after the famous jump over Rosco P. Coltrane at the end of the opening credits). The paint on these cars was 1975 Corvette Flame Red. Interiors not originally tan were sprayed with SEM brand "Saddle tan" vinyl dye. All of the 6 Georgia Lees had a set of crossed flags (a Confederate flag and checkered flag) on the panel between the rear window and trunk lid. The 3 surviving cars went back to California and had the crossed flags removed upon reconditioning. The wheels were 14x7 inch American Racing brand "Vectors" throughout the show and were mounted on P235/70R14 B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A tires with the blackwall side facing out.

LOL

Which was why I found the topic on the talk show interesting. Actually, they only pointed out that 157 'General Lees' were mangled or destroyed during the series.

Supposedly, the one up for auction is something of a 'promo' car used during the first season.

Got the year wrong on the car make. Thanks, R.R.

 

[elsol]

I thought an American male's manhood is brought into question unless he doesn't put down a version of a 1960's Shelby Mustang?

 

[slyc_willie]

I thought an American male's manhood is brought into question unless he doesn't put down a version of a 1960's Shelby Mustang?

A la "Gone In 60 Seconds?"

That qualifies.

Damn nice car.

 

[MagicaPractica]

From Wiki: Chargers of 1968 and 1969 vintage were sourced and converted to General Lee specifications. Despite popular belief, and according to all builders involved over the years, as well as the VIN list supplied to Wayne Wooten of all Chargers used on the show, no 1970 models were ever used..

See, that makes more sense to me because after the early seventies, didn't the amount of steel used in cars start to decline pretty rapidly?

Aw, and I bet you were a cutie

Hey, weren't we talking about cars?

Hee hee See attachment.

 

[slyc_willie]

See, that makes more sense to me because after the early seventies, didn't the amount of steel used in cars start to decline pretty rapidly?



Hee hee See attachment.

Did'ya have to do that?



Earliest picture of me has me naked with my legs and arms thrown open wide. Don't have a copy, and probably wouldn't share it here anyway.

But, go figure, eh?

 

[MagicaPractica]

Did'ya have to do that?



Earliest picture of me has me naked with my legs and arms thrown open wide. Don't have a copy, and probably wouldn't share it here anyway.

But, go figure, eh?

It's my fave picture of me and my Dad, but I don't post him around, lol.

LOL, yeah. Imagine that.

 

[Salvor-Hardon]

Ok back on topic of wish lists for movie/tv cars.......

The 68 Mustang GT 390 fastback from Bullitt
The Aston Martin DBS V12 from Casino Royale
The Volvo C70 from The Saint (though the P1800 from the series is nice)

and maybe a bit of the Munsters Roadster from pure head turning appeal.

 

[slyc_willie]

Ok back on topic of wish lists for movie/tv cars.......

The 68 Mustang GT 390 fastback from Bullitt
The Aston Martin DBS V12 from Casino Royale
The Volvo C70 from The Saint (though the P1800 from the series is nice)

and maybe a bit of the Munsters Roadster from pure head turning appeal.

I loved the Aston-Martin from Goldfinger (featured again in Goldeneye). Good choice, Sal.

 

[Salvor-Hardon]

I loved the Aston-Martin from Goldfinger (featured again in Goldeneye). Good choice, Sal.

I know the C70 isn't as sexy or rough as other cars, but its great for "nothing to see her not notice me" while topping out at 150 mph or so.

 

[TE999]

This thread actually has a connection to writing, since I'm thinking of a story that takes place in the environment of a classic car show.

I wrote a story using classic cars as a theme in the Erotic Couplings cat.

If you're interested, go here: www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=274486

As far as cars go--the '55 Chevy Bel Air ragtop is my favorite.

Then there's the '55 Buick Skylark ragtop.

The 56 Packard Caribbean ragtop.

The '57 Studebaker Golden Hawk.

And the '55 Corvette--with a six banger!

All great cars in their day.

 

[Rumple Foreskin]

I don't know what movie(s) have featured one of these, and don't really care. I don't even mind that getting in and out of them is a bitch. You want sexy, this is sexy.

http://www.thecarfinders.co.uk/images/gullwing.jpg

Rumple Foreskin

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

I had a chance to buy a 1950 Cadillac, convertible, for $250. My mom said no! Then a 1937 Terraplane pickup came along. Nope, again.

I saw a magazine article about the 1958 Plymouth Fury they used in Stephen King's CHRISTINE. I think they restored 20 of them, to destroy in the movie. I dont recall that the 1958 Fury was a hot car. Its competition was the 1957 T-Bird and Chevy Bel-Air. A 1957 Cadillac Barittz was pretty hot.

BULLETT, in 1968, made Ford Mustangs and Dodge Chargers hot.

http://www.allpar.com/history/christine.html

http://www.gmphotostore.com/images/53217647_pr.jpg 1957 CADDY

http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/stankey/stankey_37_hudson_terraplane.jpg 1937 TERRAPLANE

 

[rgraham666]

The first car I thought was very cool was the Bentley Cabriolet that John Steed drove in The Avengers. Of course the fact that Mrs. Peel came as an accessory was a big plus.

http://www.klassieketrouwauto.nl/images/auto/bentleyr.jpg

James Bond's Aston Martin DB5, as already mentioned is a lovely car.

http://sturtevant.com/reed/db5-007a.jpg

Jag Type Es are lovely.

http://www.pbca1.com/show2005/images/pbca2005-74.jpg

A Ferrari V12 would be nice to own as well.

http://www.autosrapidos.com/superautos/p/pininfarina-rossa01.jpg

 

[oggbashan]

The cars I'd like:

A Daimler v12 sports saloon of the 1930s.

An original E type Jaguar in bright red.

A Jaguar 420G.

An eight litre open Bentley from 1930. Here

and, more feasible and within my budget, a Fiat Gamine Gamine noddy-car lookalike made in the 1960s.

Og

PS. I would like to see my saloon-car racing conversion of a Wolseley 6/80 again. That was wood and leather inside but underneath the formal exterior the engine had been extensively modified with triple carbs and a six-branch exhaust, the brakes had been converted to discs all round and the underneath strengthened. The standard 6/80 would do 85mph. I didn't know the top speed of mine but I was stopped by the Police for doing 113...

 

[Chantilyvamp]

no 3 off slycs list, i've had dreams about that car

 

[Weird Harold]

An eight litre open Bentley from 1930.

When I was stationd in England in the early seventies, I had a chance to buy a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Saloon -- 1939 version, IIRC -- but I didn't have enough credit or savings to come up with the five figure (in Pounds) asking price.

A "movie car" that I wanted very much when I saw it was the 1959 Firebird III concept car featured in It Happened At the World's Fair starring Elvis Presley.

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Pontiac/1958_Firebird_III_Concept_Car_High_Frt_Qtr_BW.jpg
http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Pontiac/1958_Firebird_III_Concept_Car_High_Frt_Qtr_BW.jpg

 

[cheerful_deviant]

I really just don't get the old big Detroit Iron thing. I guess I'm just to young and missed it.

Sure the '59 Caddy is nice, (It's the Eldorado, BTW)

http://www.imperialclub.com/Articles/Exner/Jr/1959Eldorado.jpg​

if you're into transporting the Grand Master of the 4th of July parade.

Personally I'm more into cars that are more fun to drive as opposed to cruising the strip. Take the Lotus Super 7 for instance, (or it' modern version the Caterham Super 7) (Yes, they still make them):

http://www.caterham-7.ch/data/pics/other/s7cR.jpg​

Or if you must cruise, maybe cruise the beach in a classic Manx Myers dune buggy from any 60 beach movie:

http://www.hubcapcafe.com/i/2000/vw_jac/vw_6001.JPG​