Movie Cars, which opened on April 2, 2004, is an exhibit showcasing vehicles from box office hits like “Rain Man” and “War of the Roses.” While movies tend to feature an animal, creature, or human as the star, cinema is full of iconic cars that have somehow managed to steal the spotlight away from the main characters, whether it’s because they are integral to the story, featured in the best scenes, or because they’re an important part of a character’s lore. This exhibition showcases the actual cars from the movies with most being the “hero” car. The “hero” car is the main car driven by the principal actor. Automobiles included in this exhibit include:
NOW ON DISPLAY
- 1925 Chevrolet Superior Roadster – “Killers of the Flower Moon” (On Loan from Angie and Jeff Chattin, JC Picture Cars)
- 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible – “Rainman” (On Loan from Barry Levinson)
- 1954 Mercury XM-800 – “Women’s World” (On Loan from The Richard H. Driehaus Automobile Collection)
- 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe – “American Graffiti” (On Loan from Ray Evernham Enterprises)
- 1960 Morgan Plus Four – “War of Roses” (On Loan from Wayne Carini)
- 1963 Buick Riviera “Villa Riviera” – “For Those Who Think Young” (On Loan from Piston Palace Collection, Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery B. Goldstein)
- 1964 Leslie Special – “The Great Race” (On Loan from Stahls Auto Collection of Chesterfield, MI)
- 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T– “Vanishing Point” (On Loan from The Stephens Performance Collection, Anderson, AL)
- 1984 Ford LTD Country Squire Family Truckster – “Vacation” (On Loan from Steve and Lisa Griswold of Canton, GA)
Was on display April 2 – August 4, 2024
