Apart from its successful racing history, the car was one of the first ever to use carbon fiber in an attempt to achieve both rigidity and light weight. The car used in filming, and the stunt car that was destroyed were replicas. Nov 14, 2014 this 1965 shelby daytona cobra coupe is the second most expensive movie car in history, though to be fair, its a car with an impeccable race history and world championship in its own right that. Joe once held the record for the most cars destroyed during a movie, beating blues brothers 2000 by eight cars. The biggest stressor surrounding making a mistake is the cost of said action. Le mans released in 1971, le mans starred legendary actor steve mcqueen as a race car driver whipping around the track in. The most expensive car that was destroyed was a lykan hypersport by w. One of the rarest and most expensive cars in the world is set to star in the new fast and furious movie, furious 7, in theaters april 3. Top 10 most expensive cars from iconic films and tv shows. These movies, and others, were chockfull of some of the most gorgeous and expensive cars ever created.
The sacrifices car manufacturers make for advertising in movies aston martins received a battering for casino royale. Its even more surprising to find out that there are only three. The 2018 crime drama, proud mary was a hit movie that starred taraji p. The fast and furious movies are so popular but what about the amount of crazy expensive things and cars destroyed in the series.
Those are the most purposebuilt cars in the world, so that wouldve been a very expensive crash. Most expensive james bond cars have made headlines for every new movie of the infamous agent 007. No, not the movie with nicholas cage youre thinking of but rather the original 1974 b movie it was a remake of. Even if youre not a car lover, you have to admit that theres just something sad about seeing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of precisionengineered metal lying in a crumpled heap. Number of cars burnedout or damaged by fire in taiwan 20092018. Possibly the internets most favorite exotic car crash video, for several different reasons. Bond is expected to chase and fight his enemies with a wide variety of expensive and hitech vehicles such that weapons, antidefense systems and other outofthisworld functions are installed and used flawlessly. And most movie car chases are made up of familiar, cliched stunts. Consequently, there were many, many general lees used and consequently destroyed in the making of dukes of hazzard, but one, owned by john schneider, who played bo duke. Top 3 most destructive, cardestroying films in movie history. Lets check out the list of most expensive cars which were destroyed in hollywood movies. Production budget of top live action movies worldwide 2017. The top 10 most expensive diecast cars in the world.
With this triad of accomplishment secured, the dbr1 had fulfilled the headiest dreams of founders lionel martin and robert bamford, who cared less about sales, and more about racing. The most expensive car that was destroyed was a lykan hypersport by w motors during furious 7. Multiple copies of vin diesels iconic dodge charger have also been destroyed. Classic car, classic movie, and a classic leading man make the 1929 duesenberg model j dual cowl phaeton a sought after vehicle prop. Some would argue the 10minute car chase featuring mcqueens mustang and a black dodge charger is the most iconic movie car chase ever. Most action movies dont have the budget to destroy streets full of real expensive cars, but filmmakers dont want to resort to using old, rusted. Hi, i have put together an infographic to celebrate the most awesome movie cars that you can actually drive. Besides aforementioned superhero carriage and customised pony car, fewer remain if you only take into account production cars such as james bonds aston martins and iron mans audis. Steve harvey is one of the most popular comedians and tv hosts today. Top 10 best movie car chase scenes from the 90s donut media duration. How much would all that fast and furious damage cost. Mcqueens 1968 ford mustang gt from bullitt could become most.
Most expensive cars destroyed in hollywood movies carbikeindia. It is the most expensive production car ever released in history, there were only 300 of this bugatti veyron made in the entire world, and two of them have suffered crashes already. The 10 most frustrating ways expensive stuff was lost or. Appearing in the 1966 movie spinout that stars music icon elvis presley, this car got a huge amount of screen time.
Fully 127 cars were either destroyed or damaged in the making of this film 9. During the beginning of the cold war, the soviet union was looking for opportunities to increase the countrys prestige. Do filmmakers crash real, expensive cars in movie stunts. Four had the mighty 440 cu in v8 mill paired with a 4speed stick, while the fifth car sported a 383 cu in v8 with an automatic. Mcqueens 1968 ford mustang gt from bullitt could become most expensive stang ever once thought to be long gone, this genuine classic will head to auction in. No doubt, the blacksmith movie will go down in history as one of the first movies to wreck expensive cars just to please the crowd. Most action movies dont have the budget to destroy streets full of real expensive cars, but filmmakers dont want to resort to using old, rusted beaters for their fancylooking chase sequence. The top 100 most expensive cars of all time new atlas.
Apr 23, 20 the villain will lose control of the car, the car will smash into ten other cars, and then in a blaze of glory fly off a cliff or smash into a poorlyplaced oil truck. Henson as the lead actress, with henson playing a character who is a hitwoman, although her life is totally changed by the son of a victim of hers. The 1971 vanishing point is one of those movies based around a car since most of the action takes place in one. Some spectators thought the crash was a publicity stunt since the car was related to griffins upcoming movie, redline, and was owned by the movies producer.
When sothebys sold chassis xkd501 in 2016, it was the most expensive british car ever sold. Top 10 most expensive car accidents in the usa topteny. The 8 most iconic and expensive movie cars of all time. The most iconic tv and movie cars of all time autowise. Certain option codes can triple the price of the car. The most expensive car crash in recorded motoring history was caused by christopher cox, who crashed while driving his ferrari 250 gto and completely destroyed its front end. The worlds greatest and most famous spy in the world, james bond, is also known to love driving the most expensive vehicles in the world. The thing is that these model still dont make our top 20 list. Amazing machine destroyed anything expensive cars, most. Blues brothers held the record for the most cars smashed until its own sequel deliberately destroyed just one more. Here is a list of the 10 most expensive car accidents that took place on the us soil. Here are the movies that destroyed the most cars, the numbers here are astonishing. This is the first one and its accident came via the folly of the driver who thought it was okay to speed at 100mph with a supercar in the rain.
Ferris buelers day off 1961 ferrari 250 gt california cameron alan ruck inadvertently destroys his fathers. So when movie guys get huge budgets and a car chase scene to shoot, sometimes they get a bit carried away. Aug 30, 2015 james bond, the blues brothers, bad boys 2, the dukes of hazzard, batman, bullitt and thelma and louise caused the top ten most expensive car crashes in film history. Thats right, you needed millions plural to get your hands on one of the highly sought after models of porsches. Not only is the lightweight 1968 ford gulf gt40 the most expensive movie car of alltime, but its also the most expensive american car ever sold at auction. One of the most expensive movie cars ever to have sold at auction. Most expensive celebrity memorabilia items sold at auction. Aug 15, 2019 mcqueens 1968 ford mustang gt from bullitt could become most expensive stang ever once thought to be long gone, this genuine classic will head to auction in january 2020 with records in its sights. Apr 07, 2018 top 6 famous cars wrecked or destroyed in hollywood movies. Oct 21, 2016 the 10 films that destroyed the most cars friday, 21 october 2016, 12. This film is the one most film buffs believe holds the record. The infographic covers supercars, iconic cars, homemade replicas and, of course, the tumbler from chris nolans batman films.
Apr 06, 2018 car chases have been part of movies from the moment cars and movies sprang into existence at the turn of the 20th century. Weve rounded up eight of the most outstanding cars in movie history with a. Here is the list of the most expensive cars which are wrecked in movies. May 19, 2018 of course, this list wouldnt be complete without mentioning the expensive cars that were used in the need for speed movie. Car chases have been part of movies from the moment cars and movies sprang into existence at the turn of the 20th century. List of most expensive cars sold at auction wikipedia. And these scenes all have one important thing in common. And considering terminator 2 was the most expensive film made at the time, its not surprising. Oct 21, 2015 when the original batmobile from the 1960s adam west series went up for auction, it became one of the most expensive cars ever sold.
Here are the most expensive cars that were destroyed in movies. Mcqueens 1968 ford mustang gt from bullitt could become. The most expensive cars in the world digital trends. For those of you who havent seen the famous 1968 movie bullitt, the title character, played by steve mcqueen, drives this highland green 1968 ford mustang gt throughout the movie. Sports cars are the ultimate status symboltheyre cool, expensive, and instantly recognizable. The most expensive movie scenes ever filmed by ricky derisz and brian boone june 28, 2018 5. From silentera comedies to modern blockbusters, hollywood has gleefully destroyed some of the most collectible and luxious cars ever built related 32 legendary vehicles from 70s and 80s tv shows. Theres nothing quite like a car chase to get your heart racing at the movies, especially when it ends with a spectacular crash or explosion. In the movie, it has a roll cage, aftermarket engine, suspension probably, different. Henson is a badass in the movie, with this being jampacked full of action and with lots of action scenes brings a growing risk of something going wrong, especially when. What is even sadder in these situations is that the cars involved in this kind of accidents in us are rare and of great value. Top 10 most expensive aston martin cars ever sold on.
Steve mcqueen himself was behind the wheel for many of the stunt scenes in bullit, most of which appeared in the famous car chase over the hills of san francisco. But there are some movies in which expensive cars have been destroyed. Most expensive car incidents that happened of all time for matters please contact us at. These are the 10 most expensive car accidents in the usa. The most expensive classic cars ever sold at auction. Jan 16, 2020 a memorable scene from that movie is the nightmare sarah connor has where a nuclear bomb goes off killing everyone including herself. For hollywood, the cost is much higher than one would think. Jun 28, 2018 the most expensive movie scenes ever filmed by ricky derisz and brian boone june 28, 2018 5. Top 11 movies that killed the most cars car throttle. Most people think the stunts used in the movie were computer generated, but according to the director of need for speed, every car in that movie was real.
Though those cars are popular with fans, youll likely find yourself surprised at which vehicles from those shows and films are really the most expensive. The movie franchise fast and furious is famous for car wrecking. The most expensive yacht in the world subcribe to mr. Mar 27, 2017 the most expensive car that was destroyed was a lykan hypersport by w motors during furious 7. The most expensive car accident in movie history first to know. The producers of the film thats why used those cars which were cheap and that can minimize the budget of the whole movie. Gone in 60 seconds 1974 original 93 cars destroyed. At the time, it was the most expensive pearl ever sold at auction. Jun 29, 2018 most action movies dont have the budget to destroy streets full of real expensive cars, but filmmakers dont want to resort to using old, rusted beaters for their fancylooking chase sequence. Anyway here are the movies that have possibly wrecked the most vehicles while filming. May 03, 2018 most expensive car incidents that happened of all time for matters please contact us at. The 10 most expensive cars used in tv shows and movies.
When it comes to his car collection, wesley snipes has some expensive sleek rides. Some car accidents are thus more expensive than others. The destruction in the fast and furious movies would have cost. While many vehicular props are often destroyed during production, or end up collecting dust in someones garage, others end up becoming legendary in their own right, and go on to fetch millions at auction. Furious 7 2015 recorded a smaller number at around 230, although it did manage to completely destroy a usd3. Rumor has it that buster keaton, the producer of the film, got the car as a gift from his inlaws but decided to destroy the car when his marriage soured. The most expensive car accident in movie history first.
May 23, 2015 it is so incredibly easy to make it look like something has been destroyed when it has not that youd have to go back to the 1950s, i would guess, to find anything remarkably expensive destroyed in making a film. It is so incredibly easy to make it look like something has been destroyed when it has not that youd have to go back to the 1950s, i would guess, to find anything remarkably expensive destroyed in making a film. The ten most expensive action scenes in film so far. In addition to appearing on the show, the director of the original batman movie also featured the car. The only other car company to have won these three trophies was ferrari. Join us while we take an inside look at the most expensive yacht ever.
Oct 17, 2014 one of the most expensive movie cars ever to have sold at auction. Traveller was also the name of the car in 1975s moonrunners, the movie precursor to the show. The grand prize probably has to go to gone in 60 seconds. With 1 car crashes, it is certainly an admirable runnerup. The 6 most expensive car collisions in history auto. Here are the ten movies that mangled the most motors. The junkman 1982 known only to car movie aficionados and people who had their antennae fully up in 1982, the junkman was the sequel to the classic gone in 60 seconds. One of them is the aston martin vanquish that has a top speed of 186 miles per hour.
The villain will lose control of the car, the car will smash into ten other cars, and then in a blaze of glory fly off a cliff or smash into a poorlyplaced oil truck. Jun 12, 2017 these movies, and others, were chockfull of some of the most gorgeous and expensive cars ever created. The car in question is, of course, the dodge challenger rt of which five examples were used. The most expensive action scene in movie history so far is from a movie most people have not seen or even heard of in the first place. The big draw for the car in the show was its long jumps and its police chases.