Business & Tech
5 Cars Made Famous in the Movies
As seen in 'Transformers,' 'Gone in 60 Seconds' and more, these cars and their newer versions are being sold in or near Essex and Union counties.
Written with Ariana Cohn-Sheehan
It may not be the Batmobile rolling down the street, but every now and then you may find yourself gazing at some wheels and thinking, "Hmm, now where have I seen that car?"
If it's one of the rides featured in this week's 5 Cars, you've seen it on the big screen.
From Edmunds' list of "The 100 Greatest Movie and TV Cars of All Time," we bring you five cars being sold in or near Essex and Union counties that were featured in motion pictures. Car features and selling prices are from Cars.com.
1. 2013 MINI Hardtop Cooper—New—$22,845
The Mini Cooper made a splash in the 1968 original version of "The Italian Job" with Michael Caine and again in the 2003 re-make. The closest place we could find to our coverage area that offers new Minis is in Morristown. And we see its star power: this two-door hardtop hatchback comes in a rich British Green and features automatic transmission, EBA emergency brake assist, Driveline traction control, a rear window wiper, a multi-function steering wheel, AM/FM/HD/satellite-capable radio with an audio system memory card slot and a 1.6 liter engine. Ask for Stock# 7041. Available at Mini of Morristown.
2. 2013 Dodge Charger SXT—New—$32,680
The Dodge Charger played a special part in the 1969 flick "Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry." The car was also popular in movies like "The Dukes of Hazard" and "Bullitt." This SXT model, 8-speed automatic sedan comes in spicy Toreador Red and features rear-wheel drive, an in-dash single CD player, a 3.6 liter V6 engine and Uconnect with Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It also offers remote engine start, a radio data system and front fog/driving lights. Ask for Stock# DH729709. Available at Autoland Toyota/Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge in Springfield.
3. 1975 Lincoln Continental—Used—$11,999
An older version of the Continental was featured in the classic 1972 hit "The Godfather." When Sonny Corleone goes down in a flurry of gun shots, it is near his prized Lincoln. We had to go to Pine Brook to find this automatic V8 sedan with 22,045 miles on it: It features two doors, a tan interior and a white exterior. This one could be worth the drive: Check the CARFAX and ask for Stock #: 10-11. Available at Encore Motorcars on Route 46 in Pine Brook.
4. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT—Used—$25,794
The 1976 version of this car was featured in the 2007 mega-hit "Transformers." The car actually transformed into the character "Bumblebee" in the movie. But this used 2013 1LT version—it has 18,222 miles on it—needs not transform to be pretty awesome: This ride comes in Victory Red and features rear-wheel drive, braking assist, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, privacy glass, surround sound, an anti-theft alarm system and a 3.6 liter V6 engine. Check the CARFAX and ask for Stock# 54646. Available at Douglas Volkswagen in Summit.
5. 2009 Audi R8—Used—$99,894
It may not be the Batmobile rolling down the street, but every now and then you may find yourself gazing at some wheels and thinking, "Hmm, now where have I seen that car?"
If it's one of the rides featured in this week's 5 Cars, you've seen it on the big screen.
From Edmunds' list of "The 100 Greatest Movie and TV Cars of All Time," we bring you five cars being sold in or near Essex and Union counties that were featured in motion pictures. Car features and selling prices are from Cars.com.
1. 2013 MINI Hardtop Cooper—New—$22,845
The Mini Cooper made a splash in the 1968 original version of "The Italian Job" with Michael Caine and again in the 2003 re-make. The closest place we could find to our coverage area that offers new Minis is in Morristown. And we see its star power: this two-door hardtop hatchback comes in a rich British Green and features automatic transmission, EBA emergency brake assist, Driveline traction control, a rear window wiper, a multi-function steering wheel, AM/FM/HD/satellite-capable radio with an audio system memory card slot and a 1.6 liter engine. Ask for Stock# 7041. Available at Mini of Morristown.
2. 2013 Dodge Charger SXT—New—$32,680
The Dodge Charger played a special part in the 1969 flick "Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry." The car was also popular in movies like "The Dukes of Hazard" and "Bullitt." This SXT model, 8-speed automatic sedan comes in spicy Toreador Red and features rear-wheel drive, an in-dash single CD player, a 3.6 liter V6 engine and Uconnect with Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It also offers remote engine start, a radio data system and front fog/driving lights. Ask for Stock# DH729709. Available at Autoland Toyota/Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge in Springfield.
3. 1975 Lincoln Continental—Used—$11,999
An older version of the Continental was featured in the classic 1972 hit "The Godfather." When Sonny Corleone goes down in a flurry of gun shots, it is near his prized Lincoln. We had to go to Pine Brook to find this automatic V8 sedan with 22,045 miles on it: It features two doors, a tan interior and a white exterior. This one could be worth the drive: Check the CARFAX and ask for Stock #: 10-11. Available at Encore Motorcars on Route 46 in Pine Brook.
4. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT—Used—$25,794
The 1976 version of this car was featured in the 2007 mega-hit "Transformers." The car actually transformed into the character "Bumblebee" in the movie. But this used 2013 1LT version—it has 18,222 miles on it—needs not transform to be pretty awesome: This ride comes in Victory Red and features rear-wheel drive, braking assist, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, privacy glass, surround sound, an anti-theft alarm system and a 3.6 liter V6 engine. Check the CARFAX and ask for Stock# 54646. Available at Douglas Volkswagen in Summit.
5. 2009 Audi R8—Used—$99,894
Product placement or not, this Audi was the perfect car for billionaire genius Tony Stark (Robert Downey) to drive in the 2008 superhero hit "Iron Man." And this 2009 version, which comes in Ice Silver Metallic and has 11,485 miles, just might be the perfect car for you. This all-wheel drive coupe features a 6-speed automatic transmission; a premium package of amenities leather elements, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, Carbon Sigma sideblades, an Audi navigation system and a 4.2L V8 engine. Up, up and away? No, wrong superhero. Check the CARFAX and ask for Stock# J4717. Available at DeluxeNJ.com in Linden.
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