Christmas has inspired some of the best movies and TV specials in motion picture history. So after binge-watching all the holiday flicks we could get our cocoa-covered hands on, we came up with a list of some of the coolest vehicles we saw. Did we miss any big ones? Let us know in the comments section below.
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1. Oldsmobile Six, A Christmas Story
Any car that would freeze up in the middle of the summer on the equator deserves a spot on the list. And, since it was the catalyst for the “Ohhhhh Fudddggge” scene, its appearance here is mandatory.
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2. Volkswagen Beetle, Gremlins
When we first meet Billy and his Beetle, Darlene Love’s “Christmas, Baby Please Come Home” is blaring through its speakers. We couldn’t think of a better way for Spielberg to begin his beloved Holiday classic.
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3. Ford Condor II, Christmas Vacation
Sure, we could have picked the tree-toting family truckster station wagon, but Cousin Eddie’s “tenement on wheels” is far more memorable.
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4. Dodge Ram Van, Home Alone
There’s something about Marv’s collection of stolen snow globes stuck to the dash that makes us smile every time. We also appreciate the irony of the Wet Bandits posing as plumbers.
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5. Checker Cab, Scrooged
Perhaps the second-best time-traveling car ever, this one gets bonus points for having Buster Poindexter behind the wheel. And it’s the only cab that delivers to the floor of your choice.
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6) Chevy Camaro, Better Off Dead
Another under-the-radar Christmas movie, this film’s got some memorable holiday scenes. But the drag races are still the best, particularly the final one involving a freshly-tuned F-body.
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7. Chrysler LeBaron, Planes Trains & Automobiles
We can think of maybe one other Hollywood vehicle that met such an ignominious fate. While it’s more a Thanksgiving movie, this noble K-car definitely deserves a spot on the holiday list.
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8. British Motorcycle, The Snowman
What do you do if you’re a Snowman that’s magically come to life? Well, you kickstart a classic Brit bike and scramble through the serene English countryside—with a helmet on, of course.
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9. Dodge Brothers Touring, It’s a Wonderful Life
Another mandatory vehicle for this list. George’s venerable Dodge plays a pivotal role in the iconic film and, in many ways, echoes Mr. Bailey’s honest, humble nature.
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10. Berkshire Steam Locomotive, Polar Express
While it may not be a car or truck, we just figured you’d be on board (pun intended) with putting a 3,000 horsepower, 400 ton Berkshire steam locomotive on the list.
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What’d we miss? Is there some favorite holiday movie or special that we’ve just got to see? Let us know in the comments below!
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