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HOLLYWOOD HOT WHEELS: ROUND 10
We continue going through the history of the industries most recognisable vehicles covering all manners of iconic designs from film, tv and gaming, their history and what you think of them.
Each round will see three vehicles lined up for the showcase. Unlike the voting conducted in the other threads, here things are more cutthroat.
You each can only vote for a single design in each round, casting the other two to the scrapheap of Hollywood history.
Make your choice then tell us why you like or don't like each vehicle and why you voted for the one you did.
VEHICLE 028 - Ecto-1 '16
A converted 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood hearse, the reboot attempt provided a new Ecto-1 that followed the thinking behind the original version but applied it to a new design. Retaining the hearse roof, it is repainted with a new design roof rack and a bespoke ghost hodo ornament. Even within its own canon, the vehicle is destroyed at the end of the film but in real life remains owned by the studio.
A spirited choice?
VEHICLE 029 - Smokey's Trans AM
The Bandit's car of choice, Reynolds and the films director saw one photo and knew they wanted it. Pontiac said they couldn't have it, but they could have five replica's that they were willing to make for the film and with that another movie classic car was born. Ont eh run from Smokey, the car is used as a method of distracting police attention from the accompanying truck that is crossing the state line and whether it's racing down the freeway or jumping a gorge, the Bandit stays one step ahead of the law thanks to this four wheeled speedster.
Are you going to vote for the Bandit or a rival?
VEHICLE 030 - Bluesmobile
A 1974 Dodge Monaco, the cop car was one of 13 used during production with each being fitted out for the scene they would be used in. Chosen because it was deemed the best looking cop car, it fared a better fate than the 60 chosen to be used in the famous crash scene and others. The chase scene was done at 1:1 speed, the in film 118mph speed being the actual speed the car was racing at.
Your favourite or leaves you feeling blue?
Which is the ultimate Hollywood Hot Wheel?
HOLLYWOOD HOT WHEELS: ROUND 10
We continue going through the history of the industries most recognisable vehicles covering all manners of iconic designs from film, tv and gaming, their history and what you think of them.
Each round will see three vehicles lined up for the showcase. Unlike the voting conducted in the other threads, here things are more cutthroat.
You each can only vote for a single design in each round, casting the other two to the scrapheap of Hollywood history.
Make your choice then tell us why you like or don't like each vehicle and why you voted for the one you did.
VEHICLE 028 - Ecto-1 '16
A converted 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood hearse, the reboot attempt provided a new Ecto-1 that followed the thinking behind the original version but applied it to a new design. Retaining the hearse roof, it is repainted with a new design roof rack and a bespoke ghost hodo ornament. Even within its own canon, the vehicle is destroyed at the end of the film but in real life remains owned by the studio.
A spirited choice?
VEHICLE 029 - Smokey's Trans AM
The Bandit's car of choice, Reynolds and the films director saw one photo and knew they wanted it. Pontiac said they couldn't have it, but they could have five replica's that they were willing to make for the film and with that another movie classic car was born. Ont eh run from Smokey, the car is used as a method of distracting police attention from the accompanying truck that is crossing the state line and whether it's racing down the freeway or jumping a gorge, the Bandit stays one step ahead of the law thanks to this four wheeled speedster.
Are you going to vote for the Bandit or a rival?
VEHICLE 030 - Bluesmobile
A 1974 Dodge Monaco, the cop car was one of 13 used during production with each being fitted out for the scene they would be used in. Chosen because it was deemed the best looking cop car, it fared a better fate than the 60 chosen to be used in the famous crash scene and others. The chase scene was done at 1:1 speed, the in film 118mph speed being the actual speed the car was racing at.
Your favourite or leaves you feeling blue?
Which is the ultimate Hollywood Hot Wheel?
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