‘The Day of the Jackal’ may not be a classic car movie, but it has a car playing a key role in its plot. The film starts with an attempted assassination on former French President Charles de Gaulle’s life. The underground organization behind the attempt is the OAS, which recognizes the President’s car as a Citroen DS.
We won’t reveal how the rest of the plot unravels from that point on. We will, however, reveal that other motorized road-blazers, such as an Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider and a Renault R16, can be found there too.
Back to the Future
We could never have a list of car movies and not include 'Back to the Future'. Many of you have probably heard about Marty McFly and the DeLorean he used to travel back in time with. Not many people, however, know that the car was a horrible mess, both sales-wise and in terms of performance. The car became widely known for its disappointing lack of power and performance, which was very disappointing considering its high price tag and Lamborghini-style appearance. The car was only sold for about 3 years and sold less than 10,000 vehicles before production stopped.
The car suffered from many technical difficulties, one of which was the horrible battery. When driving the car with all the lights and electrical options on, the battery wasn't able to supply enough power to charge the car, causing it to gradually discharge and eventually leaving the driver stranded on the road. The DeLorean has since gained a cult following. To this day, it is considered one of the best cars of all time by some slightly obsessed individuals who appreciated its attempts to make you feel like you’re driving inside a spaceship.
The Triplets Of Belleville
We know a cartoon is a pretty surprising choice when compiling a list of car movies, but trust us when we say this one is well worth your time. 'The Triplets of Bellville' features vehicles of all kinds, be it bicycles, boats, or cars. The most memorable vehicle in the film is a car-bicycle hybrid the good guys use to make their great escape.
This 2003 French film was even nominated for two Oscars (Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.) It won the Cesar Best Film Music Award, the BBC Four World Cinema Award, and the Genie Award for Best Motion Picture.
Road House
In this 1989 film, international heartthrob Patrick Swayze is just as swoon-worthy as he is in 'Dirty Dancing'. Swayze plays the role of Dalto, a nightclub bouncer in Missouri who fights against a corrupt businessman threatening his town. There is obviously a romantic love story worth watching, but the cars featured in the film are also a good reason to do that.
Swayze's car in the movie is a Mercedec-Benz 560SEC, which is later joined by a 1965 Buick Riviera (you'll have to watch it to understand why.) The bad guys in the film drive a monstrous Big Foot Ford F250, which car fans would love to see in action.
Lady Ice
Having a car-themed movie party with your friends? This 1973 feature is a great one to put on your viewing list. Donald Sutherland plays Andy Hammon, an insurance investigator who suspects an attractive young woman (Paula Booth, played by Jennifer O'neill) is fencing stolen diamonds. The romance, as well as the rush of a good heist and even better car chase scenes, are a delight to watch.
The '70s cars seen in the movie are most definitely drool-worthy. Sutherland's character drives a Maserati Ghilbi Spyder, and O'neill's character sports a Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Both cars are driven to perfection, which makes for some satisfying scenes for car lovers.