Iconic Cars and Bikes Who Played The Role of Protagonists In Movies

Movies are supposed to captivate you with their storytelling but we car lovers always find ourselves noticing the vehicles in them. So much so that these vehicles somehow turn into protagonists for us. Today, we've decided to look at the cars and bikes that have created such an impression on us over the years. Let's take a look at them.

DMC DeLorean from Back to the Future films

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The DeLorean time machine became extremely popular after the release of the Back to the Future films, however, the fact that it had a very short production run resulted in very few units actually being around for purchase.

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Hell Cycle from Ghost Rider

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The Hell Cycle from Ghost Rider has been made by assembling parts from a variety of bikes. The appearance of this chopper was quick to bewitch bike lovers when the film was released.

1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II from The Yellow Rolls-Royce

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This classic film used a yellow 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II to frame three stories during the years leading up to World War II. The car has a distinct appearance and hogs the limelight in every frame it is visible in.

Ford GT40 from Ford vs Ferrari

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Although this film is also about a Ferrari, the focus of attention here is the Ford GT40 and the people and circumstances that influenced its development. This car definitely deserves a spot on this list of iconic cars and bikes in movies.

1963 Volkswagen Beetle from Herbie films

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This car really was the protagonist in the multiple films it featured in. Although it doesn't speak, the Beetle is shown to have a mind of its own and can drive itself, even in racing competitions.

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy from Terminator 2

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The captivating chase scenes from Terminator 2 featured the 1991 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. In 2018, the very bike used in the film was auctioned off at $4,80,000.

"Tumbler" Batmobile from The Dark Knight Trilogy

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This car was conceived by the makers as a cross between a Lamborghini and a tank. The "Tumbler" Batmobile is definitely one of the most iconic cars and bikes in movies.

Ectomobile or Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters films

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This was a heavily modified 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Sentinel but the way it has been overhauled makes it look like the perfect machine for catching ghosts in New York City.

Harley-Davidsons from Wild Hogs

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The four leads from Wild Hogs got unique Harley-Davidson bikes. While Dudley got an XL1200C Sportster Custom, Bobby was seen riding the FXSTS Springer Softail. A Black Fatboy with a chrome front wheel went to Doug and Woody got a Screamin' Eagle Fatboy.

Did we miss out on some iconic cars and bikes in movies? Do let us know if we did.