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Oscar/Academy Awards are normally given for the following:
- Actor in a Leading Role
- Actor in a Supporting Role
- Actress in a Leading Role
- Actress in a Supporting Role
- Animated Feature Film
- Art Direction
- Cinematography
- Costume Design
- Directing
- Documentary Feature
- Short Film – Animated
- Best Picture
- Music (Song)
- Foreign Language Film … and so on.
If the Oscars ever considered another Academy branch for cars, there would be at least two competitive categories I would pick from that list:
- Car in a Leading Role
- Car in a Supporting Role.
There’s no doubt that Audi would receive a swag of nominations, as they’ve featured in: Iron Man and its sequel, I, Robot, Legally Blonde 2, Ronin, Hitman, About A Boy, and Mission: Impossible II, and The Matrix Reloaded.
Interesting Iron Man Tidbits: In the Iron Man aka Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey Jr) workshop – Cars in a Leading Role: 2008 Audi R8 (it’s V10 produces 386kW; reaches 100km/h in 4.1 sec; top speed = 313km/h), 1932 Ford Flathead roadster, Tesla Roadster [prototype], 1967 Shelby Cobra and a Saleen S7. Other vehicles/Cars in a Supporting Role: Q7 SUV and an S5 sports sedan (secret agents wheels). In Iron Man 2: Audi R8 Spyder (Tony Stark’s wheels) and the A8 TDI (Gwyneth Paltrow aka Pepper Potts, the secretary’s wheels).
OTHER OSCAR-WINNING CARS
Casino Royale [2006]: Aston Martin DBS
Mad Max [1979]: XB Falcon
Mad Max Director on Cars & Stars
Transformers 2 [2009]: Chevrolet Corvette
Golden Eye [1995]: BMW Z3 Roadster
Goldfinger [1964]: Aston Martin DB5
The Spy Who Loved Me [1977]: Lotus Espirit
The Italian Job [1969 and 2003]: Mini
Smokey And The Bandit [1977]: Pontiac Trans Am
Bullitt [1968]: Mustang GT
The Love Bug [1968]: VW Beetle
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April 29, 2010
Loved it.
April 29, 2010
Yes, Steve McQueen’s Mustang GT in Bullitt (1968). Those great car stud movies. Watch George C. Scott in The Flim Flam Man (1967) some time and see what he does to Sue Lyon’s new car. Good article.
April 29, 2010
Awesome stuff Elle:) I prefer Mercs but I could warm to Audi;)
April 29, 2010
I think that would be a great idea. These cars certainly deserve some recognition. A very good article.
Christine
April 29, 2010
Loved the topic and the collection. In addition to the above i would add Ford GT 500 “Eleanor” in Gone in 60 seconds. If included in the nominations, this one might pull an upset.
April 29, 2010
You left out ‘Kitt’, Knight Riders’ car
Never realized how important the cars in those movies were..hehe.
I enjoyed the videos who needs TV when we got your cool articles to watch
April 29, 2010
Give me the grace and beauty of animals. Cars quickly put me to sleep. A great article though Elle – plenty to interest most people.
The only ‘Car’ star I had an affinity for was Christine.
April 29, 2010
Nice one, Elle.
If you wanted a red car for the red carpet it would have to be the Ford Gran Torino from Starsky and Hutch. As for the Bond Aston Martin from Dr No, it was found the other day in a garage stripped down to its shell. Still, even in that state it was expected to fetch a couple of hundred grand in auction.
April 29, 2010
I watched most of these films, but I have yet to watch Ironman II tomorrow. Interesting article.
April 29, 2010
good one! they do have credits for special effects and such like so why not cars as well?
April 29, 2010
excellent article but where was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
Seriously i enjoyed that and great clips too
April 29, 2010
I don’t know how i missed this article Elle. Great video’s and pictures. Bullitt starring the late Steve McQueen was the best car chase movie ever made. I always liked those 007 cars because of their weapons and capabilities. Well done Elle dear.
April 29, 2010
the cars are awesome but I am still blinded by the leads. You know Pierce Brosnan and all:D
April 29, 2010
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