This site is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of 1960's and '70's Musclecars. I will answer any and all questions about what is original, and what are "Period Correct" modifications. I will also post my personal opinion about what is and is not proper. People are encouraged to debate me or share their own opinions or experiences.
Monday, August 12, 2013
What part of "Musclecar Mastermind" doesn't sink in?....
Got some e-mails from people deriding me for omitting their favorites from my list of greatest movie chases. I'm not omitting them, and I agree that some of these top the ones I listed. Here's a few examples. #1. "Against All Odds". Not really a chase, more of a buddy-buddy race between Jeff Bridges and James Woods. Woods is driving a Ferarri 328 GTS, Bridges is driving a Porsche 911SC and they race through so cal traffic. Legendary stunt coordinator Carey Loftin drove the Ferarri. Great action with great cars, no CGI. # 2. "Ronin" Awesome chase with Robert DeNiro ( or his stunt-double ) piloting a Audi A6 with nitrous down narrow European streets. # 3. "To Live and Die in L.A." Awesome chase the wrong-way down the LA freeway. William Peterson ( "CSI" ) kicks ass in a Caprice cop car, while his terrified partner whines from the back seat. # 4. "The French Connection" Gene Hackman actually did the stunt-driving chasing a subway train through the streets of New York. These were all exciting, realistic chases. Except- I don't consider a Ferarri 328, a Porsche 911, an Audi A6, a 4-dr '86 Caprice or a 4 dr '71 Tempest a Musclecar!! This site is about '60s and '70's musclecars. Thus, a chase with an Audi or a Ferarri and a Porsche wouldn't be on my list!! Ditto for the "Transporter" movies where Jason Statham drives either a BMW 733I or an Audi A8. For me to rank it, it has to feature American Muscle Cars. Just had to vent that. Mastermind
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