Celebrities and Their Taste in Vehicles – Their Choices may Surprise You

Celebrities have an affinity for luxury vehicles and many top-name personas have impressive, world-class collections. Some choose to cruise in the Aston Martin Vanquish while others prefer something more rugged like the Ford Bronco. It is fun to examine and ponder some of the more unusual car choices and collections.

Toyota Prius

For instance, Leonardo DiCaprio values the environmentally friendly Toyota Prius and is seen driving it quite often. Given the stature of his finances this choice may seem odd. However, there is nothing wrong with social responsibility even if it is contrary to the status quo. Celebrities and their cars often surprise those that assume flamboyant vehicle choices.

Bugatti Veyron

Simon Cowell sports around town in a $1 million Bugatti Veyron. This impressive machine is two-tone and has sleek features that make for a flashy ride. This X Factor judge knows quality and has not skimped on his transportation. One can view 50 Celebrities and their Cars to get a look at this luxury vehicle and those of other celebrities.

Tango 600

Though George Clooney is an A-list celebrity and has the money to drive whatever he wants, he’s decided to ride in the eco-friendly Tango 600. This electric two seat car is eye-catching to say the least. It makes defensive driving a little difficult given its reduced size. However, it modest features and benefits speak volumes about Clooney’s concern for the environment.

Leno’s Car Obsession

The Bentley Speed Six, Jaguar XK120M and Ariel Atom all have a home in Jay Leno’s collection. He has a variety of high-end luxury sports cars and vintage autos that make most collectors envious. It is fun to image driving down the road in the Stutz Bearcat or any of his exotic roadsters. Celebrity car collections are the stuff dreams are made of.



For the well-to-do, getting from point A to point B in a stylish ride is a must. Celebrities have the funds to travel the roadways in the best auto manufacturers have to offer, and their tastes tend to be exotic in nature. Keep on the lookout for socialites driving extravagant rides.
 By Myimprov.com

Car Stars: 5 Memorable Vehicles from the Movies

Automobiles play a big part in our lives. They not only can take us to the movies, the have played a large role in many films. Here is a list of five memorable automobiles that have had a starring role in cinema.

Christine. Stephen King has made a very lucrative career out of creating monsters everywhere. In his 1983 book and movie adaptation “Christine”, King turns his sights on a 1958 red and white Plymouth Fury. Arnie Cunningham buys the decrepit auto from a strange man who seems all too eager to sell the teen the car. Rusty, smoking, and barely running, Arnie begins to lovingly restore the car. Soon, the car begins to come to life in more ways than one. Christine and Arnie develop a relationship only the two of them fully understand and nothing will keep them apart. This includes family, friends and even a group of bullies. The movie proves that there is no Fury like a Plymouth scorned.



The Love Bug. The Love Bug was a 1968 movie that starred Herbie, a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. Once you get past the premise that this Volkswagen is a race-car, it is relatively easy to believe it has a mind of its own. The cinematic adventures that Herbie experiences in the movie include the VW beating up on a Lamborghini, going on a destructive romp of Chinatown and his attempted suicide off of the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a Disney film? Dean Jones, Michelle Lee and Buddy Hackett star in the film along with Herbie, who (spoiler alert!) finishes first AND third in the movies climactic race after splitting in two.



The DeLorean in Back to the Future. Before it became a popular choice for major appliances, stainless steel was the material chosen by John DeLorean for building his innovative but short-lived vehicles of the early 80’s. A 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 with its shiny body and gull-wing doors starred in this sci-fi/comedy with a young Michael J. Fox. Unlike some cars who have had large roles in movies, this DeLorean didn’t have a personality or come to life. All it could do was transport its occupants back and forth in time. An early scene in the 1985 movie features Libyan terrorists long before most of us ever heard about Libyan terrorists. Hmmm. Maybe there was something to that time travel thing.



The Family Truckster in National Lampoon’s Vacation. Producers did nearly the impossible. They took a boxy, Ford LTD station wagon and made it even uglier. The putrid green vehicle not only sported fake wood paneling on its sides, but also on its hood. The front featured four sets of double headlights adding to its gaudy appearance. The car didn’t actually star in the comedy but it played a large role, serving as the Griswolds mode of transportation from their home in Chicago to California’s “Wally World”. The film was also the motion picture debut of Christie Brinkley. Vroom, vroom.



The Trans Am in Smokey and the Bandit. A memorable cast of Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason add to the fun of this comedic classic with a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am serving as the Bandit’s vehicle of choice. In it, he races through the South, leading the way for a truck full of beer in an effort to win a bet. It was during the height of the CB (citizens band) radio craze. Makes you wonder how the movie would change if the bandit had a smartphone.



How important are cars in movies? With the exception of Christine, all of the films listed above had multiple sequels. What is your favorite vehicle from a movie?