In a July 2010 interview at the Saturn Awards, Guillermo mentioned that he was having his brother build him a replica of THE CAR – a murderous vehicle in a 1977 James Brolin horror film.
Billed as “Jaws” on wheels, the film follows a police captain’s (Brolin) investigation into a series of hit and run incidents, caused by a supernaturally driven killer automobile. Although panned by critics, the film has a cult following. I have not seen it, but can only imagine it might fall in the “so bad it’s good” category.
Guillermo sent us some pictures of his new pimped-out ride. He will be cruising in it this week!
February 10th, 2011 at 12:43 am
That is a lovely vehicle. I wonder if he chose to update the internal features of the car. From what I remember, they had 8-track players at the time. There better be at least an iPod dock in there, otherwise the car looses it’s driving appeal. I am sure that his brother did of course add the top of the line handling specs of today’s smoother cars. Automatic, balanced frame, fuel injection, and everything else that comes standard with the current line of cars on the market.
Either way, this is an amazing looking car. I’m sure it feels nice to drive up to a movie release in it.
Virgil Allen Moore
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