“Captain America: Civil War” Audi SQ7
Like any good blockbuster movie, “Captain America: Civil War” takes advantage of a manufacturer’s desire for the limelight. Audi takes control of the tunnel chase scene in this Avengers movie, right down to Captain America driving the stylish Audi SQ7 with its police lights flashing.
Wait, what? An Audi SQ7 police vehicle? Yessir, there’s a whole fleet of Audi SQ7s for the coppers in the movie. It’s a good choice for law enforcement with 43 horsepower and a top speed of 155 miles per hour. If the bad guys can still outrun the cops, perhaps it’s not safe to pursue.
Old Ford Truck in “10 Cloverfield Lane”
The dark, twisted “10 Cloverfield Lane” takes a few turns you aren’t expecting. John Goodman plays a mistaken villain whose Ford truck sits in his rural yard site while an apocalyptic event occurs.
Near the end of the movie, the rusty tan and brown pickup hits the spotlight as it gets assaulted by extraterrestrial visitors. The main character, Michelle, goes for a ride skyward as the pickup is, well, picked up by an alien ship. It’s then dropped back to earth unceremoniously, resulting in a few extra dents.
“The Nice Guys” Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible/Olds Toronado
Some movies are set in an era befitting more than one feature car. The Nice Guys, starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, is one of those films. It’s 1977 and the two are trying to solve a case. Between slapstick comedy, gunfights, half-naked women and funky clothes, the main characters cruise around in a couple stellar rides.
One is a spectacular Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible. Even the Benz is a ’70s brown finish. The 280 SE is far from the nicest Mercedes you’ll find from that time, but it does suit the movie and its lead characters quite famously.
The other car is a ’68 Olds Toronado. Flip-up headlight covers unveil the narrow-eyed front appearance of the Toronado and its unique side profile is also spot-on to match the quirky lead duo.
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