Hurray for Hollywood Movie and TV Cars

The Petersen Automotive Museum's "Cars of Film and Television" exhibit showcases some of our favorite fictional characters' rides.

Dan Carney, Senior Editor

March 31, 2022

11 Slides

The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles always keeps our attention with its fantastic exhibits of cool cars and for this show's theme, the museum is spotlighting cars that have famously appeared in Hollywood television shows and movies.

It is called the "Cars of Films and Television" in the Omaze Hollywood Gallery, and the exhibition is included with the purchase of a general admission ticket to the museum.

Alas, my favorite TV car, Jim Rockford's gold Pontiac Firebird from The Rockford Files is absent, but there are more than enough other fun machines to hold fans' attention.

This display has some iconic vehicles from Back to the Future and Ghostbusters, some classics that were just part of the scenery in films like Red Notice and Lovecraft Country, and some extreme special creations such as the motorcycle Terminator for Terminator Salvation.

Whichever your preferred style, there are some of each kind of famous ride here, so click through our gallery to get ready for a visit in person.

 

About the Author(s)

Dan Carney

Senior Editor, Design News

Dan’s coverage of the auto industry over three decades has taken him to the racetracks, automotive engineering centers, vehicle simulators, wind tunnels, and crash-test labs of the world.

Sign up for the Design News Daily newsletter.

You May Also Like