1970 Dodge Challenger

1970 Dodge Challenger in Death Proof, Movie, 2007

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Star Wars Fanatic ◊ 2007-09-04 15:54	A direct reference to the Dodge Challenger from Vanishing Point that is heavily used in the climactic chase, but subsequently becomes quite damaged The twist presented in the chase is that the Challenger features a stunt woman clinging onto the bonnet whilst it is rammed by the Pursuing Charger, meaning that a specific speed had to be maintained to prevent the protagonist from meeting certain death.
Skid ◊ 2007-09-22 02:28	Notce the car is a "coupe" rather than a hardtop, i.e., it has window frames on the doors. As far as I know, no Challenger had window frames. These were presumably welded in because the script called for them (Zoe has to hang from belts tied to them when she plays "masthead").
vilero ◊ 2008-04-24 19:14	¡What stunt woman! -- Last edit: 2008-09-24 14:03:55
firebird86 ◊ 2009-02-24 05:49	Skid wrote Notce the car is a "coupe" rather than a hardtop, i.e., it has window frames on the doors. As far as I know, no Challenger had window frames. These were presumably welded in because the script called for them (Zoe has to hang from belts tied to them when she plays "masthead"). I agree completely, and it looked weird too
tqless ◊ 2009-04-18 10:49	I just watched this movie and the game being played (with the girl on the hood) is called "ship's mast" in the movie.
fashizze ◊ 2009-07-06 05:16	That particular challenger is the challenger "440 magnum" 375 hp the challenger from the movie vanishing point was the challenger r/t 383 cubic inches and 335 hp
jwramc ◊ 2009-08-29 06:38	fashizze wrote That particular challenger is the challenger "440 magnum" 375 hp the challenger from the movie vanishing point was the challenger r/t 383 cubic inches and 335 hp Yes and no. The Challenger here and the Challenger in the original Vanishing Point are both 440-MAGNUMS. However, there is a 383-MAGNUM used in a few scenes in VP. The stupid part about the Challenger in DP is that it is shown to have a 4-point rollbar throughout the chase...so if they needed someplace to strap the belts to for the mast stunt, why not install a 6-point cage??? The window frames looked idiotic.
maxman ◊ 2011-07-29 23:38	It's never mentioned what happens to their porn star friend they left with the rapist truck driver from Kill Bill as collateral for the Challenger they destroy. -- Last edit: 2011-07-29 23:39:24
Jimmy MuscleCar ◊ 2012-05-25 03:21	One of the best stunt/chase scenes I've ever seen. Beautiful Challenger
jettalover ◊ 2012-05-25 03:52	I agree Jimmy. Great end to the chase. Has hilarious lines by Russell, as he realized his mistake in attacking these woman. "WHYYYYY, OH WHY!!!"
yuki ◊ 2012-09-19 06:11	i just dont get why hollywood keeps destroying classic detroit power in recent years and keeps the modern foreign junk all unharmed.fucking retards!!!
crossy ◊ 2012-11-18 09:16	fashizze wrote That particular challenger is the challenger "440 magnum" 375 hp the challenger from the movie vanishing point was the challenger r/t 383 cubic inches and 335 hp yeah, but kowalski asks the hippie in the dessert for an oil pan for a hemi.
tony ◊ 2013-03-30 03:38	No R/T badges? non stock exaust in one picture, and window posts? How stupid.... I'd say it's a non R/T with scooped hood added for this movie. the original Vanishing Point was a real R/T -- Last edit: 2013-04-05 17:35:29
Bowser ◊ 2014-03-18 21:36	Is it a replica or not?
jettalover ◊ 2014-03-19 01:55	Tony has the likely answer to Bowser's question.
Bowser ◊ 2014-03-19 14:05	He just said that it wasn't a R/T version..
antp ◊ 2014-03-19 17:44	If you mean a replica of a 1970 Challenger, then no: it is common and cheap enough to use a real one, no need of making a replica.
jettalover ◊ 2014-03-21 03:41	A non- R/T made up to look like a R/T.
jpts ◊ 2015-05-15 04:44	Zoe Bell did say that original version of Vanishing Point was a classic as well as the car itself.
chicomarx ◊ 2017-12-28 00:15	Bill of Sale shows nine different VIN numbers, 4 damaged cars and 5 body shells. Link to "www.ebay.com" VIN: JH23L1B188670 Engine: 383 Magnum Ended: Aug 06, 2017 , 2:01AM Winning bid: US $30,100.00 [ 49 bids ]
afonso ◊ 2019-05-02 06:51
Skid ◊ 2019-05-03 18:41	chicomarx wrote https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Dodge-Challenger-Deathproof-/263115816872?rmvSB=true&afsrc=1&nma=true&si=7ScLOzkR77MO3wqfh8egyccnxLc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 VIN: JH23L1B188670 Engine: 383 Magnum Ended: Aug 06, 2017 , 2:01AM Winning bid: US $30,100.00 [ 49 bids ] According to the VIN, that particular car is a 1971 383 2 barrel car.

1970 Dodge Challenger

1970 Dodge Challenger in Death Proof, Movie, 2007

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