Buckle Up and Peel Away with These Iconic Cars
Certain cars in pop culture are more well-known than the characters who drive them. Even mentioning the word "DeLorean" makes you think of Back to the Future and Marty McFly. Here are the 20 most iconic cars from pop culture.
1. DeLorean DMC-12, Back to the Future
Arguably, the most recognizable car in movie history, the DeLorean driven by Marty McFly, was more than just a vehicle. It was a time machine with the coolest doors ever.
2. Aston Martin, James Bond
James Bond made driving look and feel luxurious and stylish in his classic Aston Martin. It helped that it was equipped with some of the coolest gadgets, including machine guns and an ejector seat. James Bond would eventually go on to drive a different car, but the Aston Martin will always be synonymous with his name.
3. 1970 Dodge Charger, Fast & Furious
Dom Torreto is all about family, but that doesn't mean that he drives a minivan. Dom's Dodge Charger is the most iconic part of the popular franchise. It's his Batmobile.
4. Batmobile, Batman (1989)
Every iteration of the Batmobile is iconic, but the most popular might be the version from the 1989 movie. It's the most enduring, at least. The Batmobile is sleek and loaded with bells and whistles, like armor plating. There isn't a single person in Gotham who wouldn't recognize it.
5. Ambulance, Ghostbusters
The Ecto-1 is a converted ambulance that the Ghostbusters use to race to the scene of paranormal activity. It has all the features you would want in an ambulance, and it seems to be able to turn corners pretty fast.
6. Mini Cooper, The Italian Job
In the 2003 remake of The Italian Job, the characters use a fleet of Mini Coopers to pull off a daring heist. A Mini Cooper's compact size helped it zip through tunnels and alleys and made for some thrilling car chases.
7. Dodge Monaco, The Blues Brothers
Jake and Elwood tore a destructive path through Chicago in an ex-police cruiser with an extremely loud speaker attached to the roof. This car was the centerpiece of one of the most iconic car chases in movie history.
8. Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Car lovers must cringe at the scene when Cameron's dad's beautiful Ferrari falls into a ravine. Before that heartbreaking scene, Ferris Bueller and his friends have the time of their lives in this classic car.
9. Dodge Charger, The Dukes of Hazzard
Another Dodge Charger makes the list of the most iconic cars from pop culture. The "General Lee," driven by Bo and Luke Duke, drove Boss Hogg crazy, but it also caught the eye of Daisy Duke.
10. Jeep Wrangler Sahara, Jurassic Park
The Jeep Wrangler from the first Jurassic Park movie is not only iconic, but it was the only means of escape from a monstrous T. rex. These Jeeps were branded with the Jurassic Park logo and were featured in Jurassic World to maximize the audience's nostalgia.
11. Plymouth Barracuda, Nash Bridges
Don Johnson's Nash Bridges would fly around San Francisco in a very cool-looking Barracuda. This car was known for its V8 engine and sleek design, and its hard to picture the character driving anything else.
12. Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, Knight Rider
The iconic car from Knight Rider, known as KITT, was a high-tech talking vehicle that helped fight crime. Granted, not every Firebird can speak, but it's still a popular ride for a reason.
13. Mustang GT 390, Bullitt
Steve McQueen's Bullitt handling a 1968 Mustang GT 390 during one of film's most amazing car chases is reason enough for it be called iconic. It was the perfect match for the star actor's rugged and cool persona.
14. Chevrolet Camaro, Bumblebee
Bumblebee in 2007's Transformers starts as a '77 Camaro and then turns into a more modern model. A ride that's equal parts muscle car and hero, Bumblebee made the Camaro popular with drivers and kids.
15. Fleetwood Bounder RV, Breaking Bad
An RV isn't a car, but the one that Walter White and Jesse Pinkman used as a mobile meth lab is iconic. It's shabby and grimy, but looks great chugging along a desert road. This RV became so iconic that it was heavily featured in the marketing of the series.
16. GMC Vandura, The A-Team
The GMC Vandura was a cornerstone of this popular '80s action series. It had a rugged look and was easy to spot. Luckily, it was roomy enough to fit all members of the A-Team, including Mr. T, who was not a small man.
17. Volkswagen Beetle, Herbie the Love Bug
This adorable car won the hearts of audiences as the star of 1968's The Love Bug. Herbie, a sentient Volkswagen Beetle, featured an iconic look comprised of a white body with red, white, and blue racing stripes.
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18. AMC Pacer, Wayne's World
Who can forget the 1976 AMC Pacer that Wayne, Garth, and their friends are driving during the beloved "Bohemian Rhapsody" scene in 1992's Wayne's World? The car's popularity is forever connected to the two rockers from Aurora, Illinois, and everyone fantasized about driving one while blaring some Queen tunes.
19. Ferrari Testarossa, Miami Vice
Sonny Crockett's white Ferrari Testarossa symbolized all that was cool about the '80s and was a key weapon in their undercover investigations. Miami Vice turned the Testarossa into a status symbol, and it was a car that got you noticed.
20. Chevrolet Impala, Supernatural
The Winchester brothers rode in style in their 1967 Chevy Impala. This black four-door model was perfect for hunting demons, and its trunk offered enough room for all their weapons and gear.
