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00:00Top 10 Legendary Detective Cars from Classic Movies and TV Shows
00:04Number 10. Volkswagen Beetle Irby
00:08The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, modified with racing stripes and number 53,
00:13pioneered automotive personalities in cinema through mechanical enhancements and character development.
00:19Number 9. 1968 Dodge Charger RT440
00:24Bullitt's 1968 Dodge Charger RT440 revolutionized chase scenes
00:29with its 375-horsepower V8 engine, leaving permanent marks on filmmaking standards.
00:36Number 8. Ferrari 308 GTS
00:39Thomas Magnum's Ferrari 308 GTS paired Italian engineering with Hawaiian scenery,
00:46requiring three identical vehicles to maintain production schedules.
00:50Number 7. Jaguar Mk II
00:52Inspector Morse's Jaguar Mk II defined British detective sophistication
00:57with powerful engines and distinctive purr, perfectly complementing Oxford's academic atmosphere.
01:03Number 6. Ford Gran Torino
01:06The red Ford Gran Torino with white stripe became synonymous with street-level policing,
01:13its V8 engine delivering pursuit-worthy acceleration.
01:16Number 5. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
01:21Supernatural's 1967 Impala evolved from classic car to demon-hunting legend,
01:27using 12 different vehicles while maintaining period-correct details throughout.
01:31Number 4. Dodge Monaco
01:33The Blues Brothers Dodge Monaco transformed from police cruiser to comedic icon,
01:38with 13 vehicles destroyed during filming, creating a collector's shortage.
01:43Number 3. P-403 Cabriolet
01:47Colombo's rare Peugeot 403 Cabriolet with only 2,043 manufactured,
01:53exemplified the detective's deceptive appearance while challenging mechanics with maintenance demands.
01:58Number 2. Pontiac Firebird Esprit
02:01The Rockford Files featured a Sierra Gold Pontiac Firebird Esprit, chosen over the Trans Am,
02:07with James Garner performing 85% of the iconic J-turns.
02:11Number 1. Ford Mustang GT Fastback
02:15Steve McQueen's Ford Mustang GT Fastback created automotive legend with its famous chase scene,
02:21later selling for $3.74 million at auction.
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