Published 20:50 IST, October 11th 2019
Amitabh Bachchan: Here are the best cars he has driven in films
Amitabh Bachchan is a big petrolhead and maintains an impressive car collection. On his 77th birthday, we look at some of the best cars he has driven in films
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Besides being one of most prolific actors in Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan is also kwn to be an avid car enthusiast. Over years, iconic actor has amassed a bevvy of hot rides, from Porsche Cayman, Rolls-Royce Phantom to Toyota Land Cruiser. Even in his 50-year-old career, Amitabh Bachchan has driven some of most beautiful and fastest cars on screen, and many of m were never available for sale in India. On his 77th birthday, we take a look at best rides of Bla actor that have scorched screen.
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actor recently purchased a Mercedes-Benz V-Class luxury van
1. 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible - Don (1978)
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Ford Mustang is one of most iconic cars of all-time and is a regular fixture in pop-culture. In Indian cinema, Mustang has been featured in many films, including red 1973 Mustang convertible that Amitabh drives in film Don. Ford Mustang is a two-door, four-seater sports cars that feature a V8 engine which packs quite a punch. film also featured a host of American luxury cars, such as a Buick Super Riviera and two Chevrolet Impalas.
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2. 1973 Porsche 911 Targa - Shaan (1981)
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Just like Mustang, Porsche 911 is one of most iconic and celebrated cars in history of automobiles. It has been in production since 1964, across 8 generations. In 1981 film, Shaan, Amitabh is seen driving a 1973 Porsche 911 Targa, with 'Targa' standing for word 'convertible'. During course of 911's brief appearance, he remarks about joy of driving beautiful sports car.
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3. Lincoln Continental Town Car Mark V- Sharaabi (1984)
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Lincoln is luxury brand of Ford Motor Company and is only sold in rth America and Middle East. In 1984 film, Sharaabi, Amitabh's introduction scene sees him exit his car, a pristine silver Lincoln Continental Town Car Mark V. Mark V was a full-size luxury sedan flagship of Lincoln and was sold for a period of eight years. Interestingly, Mark V in film features a minibar, located in trunk. Later on, Amitabh is also seen driving a 1980 Mercedes-Benz W126 S-Class, considered by many to be one of most popular Mercedes ever.
4. 1973 Ford Mustang Coupe - Agneepath (1990)
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Agneepath remains one of Amitabh Bachchan's best films, and he also won National Film Award for Best Actor for this role. 1990 gangster revenge saga saw Amitabh in w-iconic role of Vijay Dinanath Chauhan. In film, Amitabh is seen driving a black 1973 Ford Mustang Coupe, but car's appearance is cut short after it is riddled with bullets from Vijay's enemies. In ar scene, Amitabh is seen travelling in a beautiful Cillac Eldoro luxury coupe.
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16:32 IST, October 11th 2019