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The Mustang.
It’s celebrating being an icon in automotive history, both in television and feature films.
Today, 2GuysTalkingCars pays homage by revisiting five decades of television and movies to give you the top five Mustangs in television and cinematic history.
Which one will take the top seed?
How many arguments can we start today?
We’ll find out now as we run through the top five Mustangs in television and movies here on this episode of 2GuysTalking Cars…
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Links from this Episode:
- Transformers Mustang (2007)
- Model: 2007 Saleen S281 Extreme
- Film: Transformers (as Barricade)
- All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film Transformers (20007)
- All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature Film Transformers (20007)
- Details: Aggressive black-and-white police car that morphs into a menacing robot .
- Knight Rider (2008) – The New KITT
- Model: 2008 Shelby GT500KR
- TV Show: Knight Rider (reboot)
- All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Television Series Knight Rider (20008)
- All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Television Series Knight Rider (20008)
- Details: Aggressive stance and updated technology, a modern take on the iconic KITT .
- I Am Legend Mustang
- Model: 2007 Shelby GT500
- Film: I Am Legend
- All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film I Am Legend (2007)
- All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature Film I Am Legend (2007)
- Details: Red with white stripes, seen racing through deserted New York with Will Smith .
- Eleanor from Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)
- Model: 1967 Shelby GT500
- Film: Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)
- All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)
- All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)
- Details: Iconic silver paint, custom body kit, frequently cited as a “piece of art” .
- Bullitt Mustang
- Model: 1968 Fastback GT390
- Film: Bullitt
- All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film Bullitt (1968)
- All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (1968)
- Details: Dark green color, immortalized by Steve McQueen’s legendary San Francisco chase .
Honorable and Dishonorable Mentions
Dishonorable Mention:
- Gone in Sixty Seconds (1974) – 1972 Mustang
- Description: Boxy styling, unappealing aesthetics .
- All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (1972)
- All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (1972)
Honorable Mention:
- War of the Worlds Mustang
- Description: Black with gold stripes, featured briefly but loaded with attitude .
- All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (1972)
- All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature War of the Worlds (2005)
Timestamps from This Episode of 2GuysTalkingCars.Com:
- Discussing popular Batmobiles episode
- Thanking listeners for downloads
- Excitement for new Batmobile details
- Mentioning upcoming Batman movie
04:07 Car modifications and design features discussed
- The car’s bull ring mistaken for something else
- Police officer bars added to the front
- Sleek bars installed across the top
- The unique white and black paint job
- Car morphing into a giant robot
08:02 – Driving the 2007 Mustang
- Nostalgic engine sounds
- Inside cabin quietness
- Windows-down roaring experience
- Envying Will Smith’s Mustang
- Wanting to drive the Mustang again
14:33 – Critiquing early HD filmmaking in 2000
- Exploring top Mustangs in film history
- Reviewing 25 iconic Mustang appearances
- Announcing a dishonorable mention award
- Highlighting standout Mustang features
18:53 – How Bala got started
- The Kickstarter launch
- Going on Shark Tank
- Scaling to retail stores
- Top Mustangs in TV and Film History
20:57 – Episode wrap-up and listener engagement
- Inviting fan car stories
- Website and social media details
- Encouraging iTunes subscriptions
- Season finale with fan input
Questions Answered Inside This Episode of 2GuysTalkingCars.Com:
- What qualities do you think make a Mustang an “iconic” car in television and movie history, and which of those does the Bullitt Mustang possess ?
- How do film and television appearances influence your perception of certain car models, such as the Mustang Shelby GT500 from “I Am Legend” ?
- Was there a Mustang used in a film or TV show that you felt deserved to be in the top five but wasn’t mentioned in the episode? Why?
- The hosts mentioned that over 500 movies feature Mustangs . Why do you think the Mustang is such a popular choice for filmmakers?
- How do modifications for film (e.g., body kits, tire choices, sound enhancements) change the original appeal or performance of a classic Mustang, as discussed with Eleanor from “Gone in 60 Seconds” ?
- Do you agree with the hosts’ placement of the “Transformers” Barricade Mustang in the top five ? Why or why not?
- How important is the setting (e.g., San Francisco in “Bullitt”) to the legacy of a television or movie car ?
- The episode features both honorable and dishonorable mentions. What elements made certain Mustangs, like the ’72 model from the original “Gone in 60 Seconds,” less appealing ?
- What role do pop culture references, nostalgia, and the “cool factor” play in the legendary status of Mustangs in media ?
- The hosts talk about the desire to drive certain Mustangs after seeing them in movies . Have you ever been inspired to own or drive a particular car purely based on its on-screen presence? Why or why not?
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Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode:
— — Which was your favorite Mustang? Tell us now!
— — What “lightbulb moment” did you experience inside this episode? Tell us now!
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Ron is a master of networking and has driven just about everything on wheels. What he hasn’t driven in, he’s surely fixed. Regardless of the car type, technology, profile, or horsepower, Ron is an always-flowing information fountain when it comes to cars. Add on his mastery of networking with people inside the Automotive industries and you have a formidable host, an outstanding storyteller, and a man with knowledge, skill set, and perspective that is simply unmatched. Ron is also the Executive Director of AASP-MO – an educational organization providing knowledge and direction to hundreds of talented automotive shops in the St. Louis area. Ron can also be found at each SEMO show. Do you see him? Stop and tell him a story that can share on-air via 2GuysTalkingCars!
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