The 5 Most Famous Fictional Cars Of All Time

Over time, the media has elevated the popularity ofPontiac car sales as the verbal wonder could drive
various vehicles by highlighting some of the fictionalwithout a passenger and even displayed its own set
rides that have graced the pages of novels, the lyricsof entertaining stunts.
of songs, the 30-minute TV show, and the silverChristine
screen. Whether Fred and Wilma are peddling aroundStephen King has produced numerous novels that
in their signature rockmobile, James Bond gets awayhave become popular movies; the same is true with
with his gadget cars or the Beach Boys bring life tothe 1958 Plymouth Fury that seemed to have a mind
the Little Deuce Coupe, it's sometimes hard to forgetof its own. Christine was the name given to the car
that many of these fictional cars really don't exist.that appeared in the horror novel (with the same
Below are a few examples that have gained famename) published in 1983. Driven by supernatural
throughout the years.forces, the antique auto created havoc in both the
Batmobilenovel and the movie.
In both the Batman television shows and movies, theHerbie
superhero-on-the-go often hopped into a sleek,Several Disney movies and cartoons have focused
customized vehicle that provided protection for hison Herbie the Lovebug, which was a Volkswagon
Bruce Wayne alter ego. Equipped with heavy armorBeetle that made its first appearance in 1969. Just
plating and a high performance engine, the evolutionlike Christine, the red, white, and blue striped car with
of the Batman series displayed increasing levels ofa "53" on its side could also drive without assistance
gadgets. To reach increased speeds, the Batmobileand had a reputation for acting on its own. Most of
sometimes offered rocket boosts, while additionalthe time, the car was featured in some sort of
weapons and a computerized assistance helped toracing competition.
keep villains at a distance.General Lee
KITTThe television series and movie named the Dukes of
The talking car that aided David Hasselhoff'sHazzard showed main characters, Bo and Luke Duke
character, Michael Knight, navigate through a sea ofsoaring through the air, causing mischief with their
enemies and bad guys was a Pontiac Trans Am. Theget-rich schemes. Their vehicle of choice was a
television series focused on a high-tech approach tocolorful Dodge Charger that allowed the cousins to
entertain the audience. Numerous fans watched thecomplete high jumps in almost every episode. The
show just to see what KITT would do or say next.car is also known for its controversial Confederate
The popularity of the show even helped to boostflag decoration.