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« on: September 22, 2006, 17:45:42 pm »

After seeing that everyone keeps mentioning old skool car movies I thought it was about time we found out your favourites:

For Me it has to be "American Grafitti" not only does it have COOL cars it also has two of the best ever characters ie Bob Falfa and John Milner those guys a true legends Cool Cool

P.S I am wearing my "MILNER RACING" Tshirt as I'm writing this (sad I know)

Come people whats your favourite car movie? Smiley
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2006, 18:23:45 pm »

I just remembered how COOL the Original "Gone in 60 seconds" is - that one has to go on the list  Grin

P.S Good choices Jim I'd forgoten about both of them  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2006, 18:31:19 pm »

Not really a car movie, but RONIN has the best car chase scene ever! And it lasts half of the movie! Grin
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2006, 19:00:43 pm »

Not really a car movie, but RONIN has the best car chase scene ever! And it lasts half of the movie! Grin

Good call but have you seen the chase in the original gone in 60 seconds? that is truly amazing  Cool
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2006, 19:53:19 pm »

What??? How could you guys not mention Bullitt???  Wink
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2006, 20:03:14 pm »

We also have Vanishing Point and Two lane blacktop.
I am still waiting for the first Cal-Look movie!  Shocked
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2006, 20:54:12 pm »

What??? How could you guys not mention Bullitt???  Wink

I don't know how I let that one slip by - Mcqueen also looks good in a Red Corvair powered Manx in "The Thomas Crown Affair"
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« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2006, 21:35:27 pm »

1. Grand Prix.... ooooh what sounds!! And the photography!!
2. American Graffiti
3. Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (Norwegian pupet movie Roll Eyes  )
4. Ronin
5. Worlds fastest Indian


And I just borrowed the original Gone in 60 seconds on DVD  Grin
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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2006, 00:27:39 am »

1. Grand Prix.... ooooh what sounds!! And the photography!!
2. American Graffiti
3. Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (Norwegian pupet movie Roll Eyes  )
4. Ronin
5. Worlds fastest Indian


And I just borrowed the original Gone in 60 seconds on DVD  Grin

Good choices dude - I'm just about to watch Gone in 60 sec again mmmmmmmm  Grin
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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2006, 00:42:47 am »

1. Grand Prix.... ooooh what sounds!! And the photography!!
2. American Graffiti
3. Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (Norwegian pupet movie Roll Eyes  )
4. Ronin
5. Worlds fastest Indian


And I just borrowed the original Gone in 60 seconds on DVD  Grin

I believe that Grand Prix won Oscars for Cinematograhy & Sound.

And Since JHU opened the door to Motorcycle movies... I'd like to add On Any Sunday to the list.
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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2006, 09:17:48 am »

sounds crasy, but I come to custom cars with the Mad Max movies. I saw them in 1982, when I was 12. By the way. I am still looking for a copy of "two lane black top" I saw it in the early 90th in german tv. And then never again. Can somebody help?
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« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2006, 12:42:23 pm »

How about this - not really a car movie its more of a truck movie Wink DUEL  Grin

Also how could we all forget - Smokey and the bandit  Cool

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« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2006, 19:25:52 pm »

If we are talking truck movies we have Convoy as well.
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« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2006, 18:06:10 pm »

Don't forget the early-'70s "C'etait un Rendez-Vous" from director Lelouche - 10 minute long movie. Take a Ferrari and drive it as fast as you can at dawm from one side of Paris to the other (the city is EMPTY!). Yeah, it involves running a few red lights, too... Movie was filmed with a camera attached to the front of the car. A total rush.
Autobooks in Burbank, CA, sells this obscure movie.
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« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2006, 18:46:47 pm »

here's the links to watch the video of rendez vous
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/fLC3-BciWlk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/fLC3-BciWlk</a>
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« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2006, 20:17:14 pm »

WHOA! Shocked
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« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2006, 20:22:37 pm »

"C'etait un Rendez-Vous"

What is the translation?
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« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2006, 22:36:56 pm »

WOW! I had heard rumors about this movie years ago - I'm glad I finally got to see it - its ridiculas!  Grin
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« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2006, 01:06:59 am »

Don't forget the early-'70s "C'etait un Rendez-Vous" from director Lelouche - 10 minute long movie. Take a Ferrari and drive it as fast as you can at dawm from one side of Paris to the other (the city is EMPTY!). Yeah, it involves running a few red lights, too... Movie was filmed with a camera attached to the front of the car. A total rush.
Autobooks in Burbank, CA, sells this obscure movie.

I was thinking about that one but I thought it might have been too obscure a reference. I think it was orginally marketed as "Rendez-Vous" in the US. BTW... he's actually driving a MB 6.9 with the soundtrack of a Ferrari overdubbed.

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« Reply #19 on: September 25, 2006, 01:09:03 am »

"C'etait un Rendez-Vous"

What is the translation?

Stephan may correct me but I'd translate the title as "It is a meeting/date." And the text at the beginning translates to "The flim you are about to see is realtime and without editing."
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« Reply #20 on: September 25, 2006, 04:25:57 am »

That's what they say. Look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%27%C3%A9tait_un_rendez-vous
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« Reply #21 on: September 25, 2006, 08:46:11 am »

I just knew that was no Ferrari.... unless the final gear ratio was changed for a very very low one. I watched the movie so many times that I actually drove straight up to Sacre Coeur with a rental without a map last fall...  Roll Eyes

I have to say that the dubbing is very well done to, must have used the time code from the movie and recorded the braking and accelerating with a real Ferrari to mach.

And thanks for lending it to me PreCal!!
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« Reply #22 on: September 25, 2006, 10:39:15 am »

For me there is only one;

- Pinchcliffe Grand Prix 1975, what a movie, just fantastic! Only thing missing is a smell sheet actually.

Here is some classic shots from the movie;

Oh... and I can have a look at the original Il Tempo Gigante every day :-) A true masterpiece and a must see for all race fans!

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« Reply #23 on: September 25, 2006, 10:39:56 am »

Race day;
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« Reply #24 on: September 25, 2006, 10:41:05 am »

Going for gold;
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« Reply #25 on: September 25, 2006, 10:42:13 am »

Here is a pic from the track - this is what I call traction! Those mighty big Firestone tires sure grips well!
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« Reply #26 on: September 25, 2006, 13:48:29 pm »

Hell yeah...Pinchcliffe Grand Prix eclipses them all...and here I go stepping on some toes: the chase in Bullit is a piece of crap! First of all, as in almost every other 60's and 70's chase...they have added silly tyre screeching sounds...even when the cars drive on sand! They also pass the same Beetle at least 5 times on their way down the hills...and worst of all...parts of it is clearly played in fast forward mode. My god what a true piece of utter crap!  Cool
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« Reply #27 on: September 25, 2006, 20:09:04 pm »

Pinchcliffe Grand Prix is the coolest movie of them all.
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« Reply #28 on: September 25, 2006, 22:15:44 pm »

How come no one mentioned Cannonbal Run yet? Not just for the car scenes, but I always have a great laugh from watching two of showbiz worst drunks ever, wasted beyond all comprehention throughout the movie, Dean Martin and Sammy Davies Jr.

Last American Hero with Jeff Bridges behind the weel also was a big favourite when i was a kid, but that one kinda lost it's greatness over the year, so I'll go for the original Gone In 60 Sec.

Opening scenes of Herbie The Love Bug also earns it's place among the classics. Take a look at all those amazing cars get wrecked, it's disturbing, yet highly entertaining.
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« Reply #29 on: September 25, 2006, 23:09:09 pm »

Good call on Cannon ball run - I might watch that tonight  Grin I love Dean and Sammy too  Grin

I was surprised that no one mentioned Herbie too  Huh

I also just remembered "TAXI" now they are some good chases  Cool Shame it a peugeot  Tongue

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