Have you heard the odd and uncanny stories surrounding James Dean’s last sports car? The story goes that James had just received this brand new Porsche 550 Spyder, which he nicknamed “Little Bastard,” and was testing it out on his way to some car races in Salinas, California. While traveling at a speed of 85 […]
Vanishing Point 1970 Dodge Challenger
The 1970s had its fair share of car chase films, but you can’t make a top ten list without including the film Vanishing Point. This 1970 cult classic follows a man named Kowalski (played by Barry Newman) on a mission to deliver a car while evading police and meeting a host of characters along the […]
Bullitt 1968 Dodge Charger
In the 1968 American thriller Bullitt, a Dodge Charger of the same year became the center of attention in the infamous car chase scene. Lieutenant Bullitt (Steve McQueen) was in pursuit of two hitmen driving the Charger. The star himself was driving a Mustang, which appeared to get the better of the Charger. But as […]
“Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry” 1969 Dodge Charger: Citron Yella
Who doesn’t love a good ‘ole fashioned car chase scene? These are usually some of the most exciting parts of an action movie. What’s even better? When most of the movie is one long car chase! That’s exactly what the 1974 movie Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry was. Starring Peter Fonda, this movie followed the exploits […]
“Simon & Simon” 1979 Dodge Power Wagon
Do you remember the ‘80s television show Simon and Simon? Simon and Simon centered around two brothers who were partners in a private detective agency. The Simon brothers, Rick and AJ, were the epitome of night and day, which made for interesting show material when they had to work together to solve cases. AJ was […]
“Fast & Furious 6” Cars: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
What’s the first word that comes to your mind when you hear “Dodge Charger”? Maybe “muscle” and “sporty.” How about “fast” and “furious”? Depending on your age or just how you may be thinking in the moment, some may reach back and think of “The Dukes of Hazzard” when they think of old Dodge Chargers. […]
“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and the 1986 Chrysler Town & Country
If you haven’t seen the classic comedy “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles,” you’re missing out. We’ve got two names for you: Steve Martin and John Candy – two comedy giants of the 80s who starred in this gut-busting film. The plot is about Martin’s character (Neal) trying to make it home for Thanksgiving. The comedy duo […]
Dukes of Hazzard’s “General Lee”: What This Dodge Charger Did That Makes It That Much Cooler
Dodge Chargers are known for their toughness and speed, so they generally attract drivers looking for a sleek “muscle car” – something that can take on just about anything and has a big engine, but emulates “cool” at the same time. In Hollywood, Chargers have been used for some important jobs both on and off […]
The Bluesmobile: A Classic American Car and Hollywood Star
There may not be another car quite as famous as the Bluesmobile: the 1974 Dodge Monaco that served as the all-important getaway car for brothers Elwood and Jake Blues in the 1980 cult hit The Blues Brothers. The Bluesmobile performed magnificent feats for an automobile, including a back flip and successfully jumping an opening drawbridge. […]
How a Body Repair Technician Fixes a Dent
Have you ever wondered just exactly how the collision technician fixes your car dents? Here’s how the dent repair process happens at most collision centers and body shops: When your technician first brings your car in the shop, they will clean up the dent to see exactly just how bad the damage is. Then they’ll […]
