Quentin Tarantino just revealed the name of his (alleged) tenth and final film: The Movie Critic. Right now, details are scarce, but as a white man in my mid-20s who likes movies, Tarantino hold a very special place in my heart. Because I’m also a car enjoyer, it got me thinking about all of the sweet-arse vehicles he has featured in his movies over the years.
I decided to put together a list of all of my favourites, and there are some real sweet things in here — and some serious oddballs. Yes, I even found a way to include things from movies that take place before the advent of cars. I’m that good.
So, let’s take a look at some of the coolest vehicles Tarantino ever put in one of his nine previous movies. (Yes, I am combining Kill Bill into one film. Sue me.)
1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Reservoir Dogs
We start off real strong. This is actually Michael Madsen’s personal car, and it’s got plenty of room for a cop in the trunk. We’re gonna see this baby again later.
1991 Acura NSX – Pulp Fiction
The Wolf travels in style. God, the first generation NSX is a sweet car.
1980 Honda Civic – Pulp Fiction
This car will lose a battle with Marsellus Wallace. Too bad, since its such a cute little thing… and so is Bruce WIllis.
1956 Chrysler New Yorker – Pulp Fiction
This scene makes me so goddamn hungry.
1986 Harley-Davidson FXR Super Glide – Pulp Fiction
Zed’s dead, baby.
1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu – Pulp Fiction
Overdosing is bad, kids. This scene also gave birth to decades of Halloween costumes.
1973 Volkswagen T2 – Jackie Brown
Don’t tease Robert De Niro about where he parked his T2. It will not end will for you.
1975 Mercedes-Benz R107 SL – Jackie Brown
Good lord, the U.S. regulation bumpers are HATEFUL.
1999 Chevrolet C-2500 Silverado – Kill Bill Vol. 1
This truck so perfectly captures early-2000s douche culture. It is iconic.
Kawasaki ZZR 250 – Kill Bill Vol. 1
Beatrix Kiddo is one of the biggest badasses in film history. She’s got the bike to fit.
1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible – Kill Bill Vol. 2
A classic.
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – Kill Bill Vol. 2
The chicken… it’s screaming.
1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
Bill is a real bucket of worms.
1971 Chevrolet Nova – Death Proof
This car leads to one of the most gruesome movie scenes ever. Real messed up shit. Do not watch it while you’re eating.
1970 Dodge Challenger – Death Proof
Zoë Bell is actually death proof, if you ask me.
1972 Ford Mustang Grande – Death Proof
This could be the best Mustang, and no I will not be taking questions on the matter.
1969 Dodge Charger – Death Proof
Stuntman Mike is a real son of a bitch, but he gets what’s coming to him. If you’ve never seen it, I cannot recommend Death Proof highly enough. It’s a super underrated movie.
1940 Volkswagen Kübelwagen – Inglorious Basterds
Die you Nazi bastards!
Horsey – Django Unchained
Neigh!
Horseys and a Carriage – The Hateful Eight
This movie is kind of mid if we’re being honest.
1973 Porsche 911S (Pretending to be a 1969 911L Sportomatic) – Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
“The Circle Game” playing as Sharon Tate drives down the road gives me such a warm feeling.
1968 Pontiac Firebird – Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
I’ve been to this restaurant! It’s very good.
1968 Lincoln Continental – Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Oh, Cliff Booth. You silly, silly man. Don’t throw people at stunt coordinators’ cars.
International Harvester Metro Mite – Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Manson loves his Twinkies.
1950 MG TD – Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Roman Polanski has good taste in cars… only cars. Nothing else.
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie – Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Fun fact: Tarantino had the option to use the actual 500 the Manson Family drove on the night of the murders, but he decided it was “too creepy.”
1967 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado – Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
All Cadillacs should still look like this.
1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible – Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Objectively, this is one of the best driving scenes in movie history.
1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Your eyes do not deceive you. This is Michael Marsden’s Cadillac from Reservoir Dogs. I just love that.