Most famous movie cars in history ranked business insider. Just in time for the films 50th anniversary, ford will be premiering the limitededition 2019 mustang bullittwith features inspired by the original car, including. The appearance of an early production 1965 ford mustang convertibledriven by bond siren tilly mastersonmarked the bigscreen debut of. The original 9minute film was about the feeling of freedom and the pleasure driving generates, says claude lelouch, who directed the 1976 movie. Details about those films and others, along with tv sightings, can be found at the internet movie cars database. Original ford mustang used in bullitt filming to be. Mustangs began making bigscreen appearances in 1964 and have featured prominently in hundreds of notable films since. The actual 1968 ford mustang movie car used for filming in steve mcqueens bullitt will be heading to mecums auction in kissimmee, florida in january of 2020. Gunnedah ford this weekend is perfect for a ford mustang. In 1964, the bond film goldfinger was the first movie to show off ford s new sporty car.
History was made on january 10, 2020 as the mecum auction block arena at oceola heritage park filled to capacity to watch history unfold. Ford mustang driven in the movie bullitt sells at auction for record. For almost five decades the ford mustang has been a darling of tinseltown filmmakers, with more than 3,000 movie and television appearances since the cars debut in mid1964. Ford mustang in need for speed movie galpin motors. Just in time for the films 50th anniversary, ford will be premiering the limited edition 2019 mustang bullittwith features inspired by the original car, including the.
Jul 01, 20 eleanor was ford mustang mach1 in the original hb halicki gone in 60 seconds 1974. Mustang movie stars mustang appearances in popular movies. First 1965 ford mustang coupe going is up for auction. The ford mustang is a true american legend, both on the road and in the showroom. First 1965 ford mustang coupe going is up for auction carscoops. With apologies to the mustang ii, which played significant roles in 1984s starman and the more recent zookeeper, and the sn95, which appeared in movies like hollywood homicide and 2 fast 2 furious, neither make it to the top of our list. Thanks to kevin martis ford production database, we know that ford supplied a pair of 68 mustang gt fastbacks, sequentially numbered with 390s, to warner brothers for the movie.
Mustang also remains the most popular vehicle in mainstream tv and media. Fans of the ford mustang will have their personal favourites of course, but in this infographic we have put together the very best, most iconic appearances by the. The 1964 movie goldfinger, was the ford mustangs second appearance in a feature film and timed with the cars introduction in the us marketplace. Mustang has made more than 3,700 movie appearances and has kept cinemagoers on the edge of their seats in car chases from the legendary bullitt sequence in 1968, to the first movie to. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date. Appearing rock solid, with its original drive train, this mustang is definitely an interesting project.
As ford noted in a press release during the mustangs 45th. As one of the silver screens most stunning stars the mustang has made appearances in james bond, gone in 60 seconds, misery, john wick. Ford this weekend is perfect for a ford mustang movie. A dull green 1968 ford mustang gt driven by steve mcqueen in the movie bullitt just became the most valuable ford mustang ever sold it. Stefan thorarensen, an icelander, started the site in 2009 and has. No image to display click for details and comments about this vehicle. Jul 02, 20 since its introduction as the first example of the pony style coupe by ford in the mid1960s, the mustang has developed an iconiclike status in the american imagination. 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. Ford mustang power for new music video by little mix great. The most memorable movie moments of the ford mustang. From that highprofile appearance, the car quickly became. The mustang still makes sexy screen appearances in films like the 2007 adaptation of i am legend. Jun, 2017 first launched in 1964, the iconic mustang is embedded in popular culture with more than 3,800 movie appearances alone, as well as being namechecked in numerous songs. A few months after the new model line launched, the 1964 ford mustang appeared in goldfinger alongside james bond, played by sean connery.
Ford mustang is perfect car for new little mix music video. Gone in 60 seconds 1974 1973 ford mustang mach 1 eleanor. The most popular movie car ever, according to, is the ford mustang, with appearances in 809 films, from gone in 60 seconds to. Mar 26, 2020 the most popular movie car ever, according to, is the ford mustang, with appearances in 809 films, from gone in 60 seconds to less memorably the ballad of ricky bobby. The original 1968 ford mustang bullitt movie car is shown on display at the ford exhibit at the 2018 north american international auto show january. Shortly after the cars debut in april 1964, the producers of the james bond hit goldfinger cast a white 1965 mustang convertible for their movie, and since then its appearances in movies and. Ford mustang used in matt damons upcoming le mans film up. To celebrate the very big moment in mustang history, our ponycar expert matt rigney put together a great compendium of the best of the more than. The movieinspired trim level includes the gt premium features and adds an active exhaust system, brembo sixpiston front brakes, oil pressure and vacuum gauges, heavy. The ford mustang has a long history of being a favored car in movies and tv. Ben collins names ford mustang the ultimate stunt car.
Ford mustang in movies and tv series page 1255 next display options. This weekend is perfect for a ford mustang movie marathon. Fords bullitt trailer is an homage to the greatest car. As one of the silver screens most stunning stars the mustang has made appearances in james bond, gone in 60 seconds, misery, john wick and, of course, bullitt. Nowhere is this fact more obvious than when it is displayed in its most famous cinematic appearances. The 50thanniversary bullitt mustang was revealed at the detroit auto show, and it certainly didnt disappoint muscle car fans and classic movie lovers. Aug 12, 2014 ford mustang cobra appeared in the movie 2 fast 2 furious. Similar threads 2015 mustang appearances 2015 mustang movie appearances ericinsc, jan 23, 2015, in forum. Mar 21, 2018 a mustang fastback is easily a dream car due to its great looks and movie appearances such as bullitt.
Ford mustang ford mustang is a 4 seater coupe car available in 1 variants in india. One mustang fan was so enamored with this that he began a database of mustang movie and tv appearances, called. Despite this popularity, mustang was never before sold outside of north america until now. Nov 10, 2015 mustang has made more than 3,700 movie appearances and has kept cinemagoers on the edge of their seats in car chases from the legendary bullitt sequence in 1968, to the first movie to. The 10 best movie mustangs of all time hagerty media. Featuring the dashing sean connery as james bond and the lovely tania mallet as tilly masterson, the movie made automotive history by unveiling the ford mustang to the public. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first movie title. By haldermans count, the mustang broke 77 of ford s rules. Nov 08, 2018 autoclassics can confirm that, among its previous film and television appearances, this mustang was used by 20th century fox for filming with matt damon starring as carroll shelby and christian bale in the upcoming feature film ford v.
Fords bullitt trailer is an homage to the greatest car chase. Why the 2020 shelby gt500 is the alltime ultimate mustang. The complete history of the ford mustang cj pony parts. Also ford mustangstarred in the 2008s movie death race. Mcqueens 1968 ford mustang gt from bullitt could become. Fans of the ford mustang will have their personal favourites of course, but in this infographic we have put together the very best, most iconic appearances by the car, creating the definitive list of the top ford mustang movie stars. The 10 vehicles with the most appearances in movies and tv. This 1967 gt has covered 67,000 miles and for some unknown reason was pulled apart and stored in a car port for who knows how long. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Ford added the gt500kr, or king of the road to the performance family. Hollywoods love affair with mustang in high gear edmunds. What are your goto choices for a mustang movie night. Tropez, was the ford mustang s first appearance in a movie. Contrary to popular belief, the ford mustang did not make its cinematic debut in the classic james bond film goldfinger.
Ben collins names ford mustang the ultimate stunt car top. Take a look at 50 years of movie mustangs including the bullitt, eleanor, more hero cars. The listing didnt go into specifics, but said the car will be featured in the ford v. The ford mustang cobra ii paid homage to the classic shelby mustangs of the past, but in order to grow the brand, ford inserted a special cobra emblem on its front fenders. Dec 29, 20 mustangs in the movies, an infographic of ford mustang appearances in popular films. A oneofakind, customized ford mustang plays a prominent role in the upcoming film from dreamworks studios, need for speed, based on the longrunning video game series mustang fans have crowdsourced a list of about 3,000 ford mustang appearances on the large and small screen over nearly five decades mustang made its silver screen debut in the 1964 james bond film goldfinger just months after its launch. Ford mustang in movies and tv series best movie cars. Ford mustang in movies and tv series page 1255 next. Ford mustang starred in third 1967 model year and sixth 1969 model year, films of the fast and the furious. The ford motor company continued to produce cobras for the remainder of the second generation, highlighted by the 1978 king cobra. If that wasnt special enough, this particular mustang has also made several television and movie appearances.
The shelby name has been applied to everything from the magnificent mustang gt350 to stickeredup economy cars. In 1968, ford moved production of the shelby mustang from shelbys shop in venice, california to southfield michigan where a. Ford mustang is available in petrol engine only ford mustang. A mustang fastback is easily a dream car due to its great looks and movie appearances such as bullitt. Apr 21, 2009 to celebrate the very big moment in mustang history, our ponycar expert matt rigney put together a great compendium of the best of the more than 500 movie appearances made by the ford mustang in. Everyone from sly stallone to farrah fawcett has gotten around. This 1967 gt has covered 67,000 miles and for some unknown reason was pulled apart and stored in a.
First launched in 1964, the iconic mustang is embedded in popular culture with more than 3,800 movie appearances alone, as well as being namechecked in numerous songs. The real bullitt mustang movie car heads to mecums. Mustangs in the movies, an infographic of ford mustang. The famous ford sports car has seen more than its share of glory under the bright lights of american cinema. In the hands of nicolas cages character randall memphis raines in the 2000 movie, eleanor was. Ford says the mustang has over 500 movie credits over the last fiveplus decades.
Ford mustang is a series of american automobiles manufactured by ford. It is on sale across europe in both fastback and convertible bodystyles. History of the mustang ii second generation mustang cj. And this was not some special modification of the vehicle, but is the stage name of a machine to act as a movie star. This car is difficult to confused with any another even under a layer of armor. Jan 14, 2019 the internal politics of ford chapped the speeddemon known for valuing control and quick decisions. 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. Ford launched the mustang in mid1964 whereas the movie came out in cinemas at the end of the same year. A yellow 1973 ford mustang mach 1 portrayed eleanor in the original gone in 60 seconds. Nov 15, 2018 if that wasnt special enough, this particular mustang has also made several television and movie appearances.