2: STROKER ACE (1983)
Star cast: Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Jim Nabors, Loni Anderson
Stars: 1983 Ford Thunderbird, 1983 Ford Mustang, 1947 Ford, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Limo
You see Burt Reynolds in a stock-car a chicken suit in this one. Do you require any more motivation to watch this film? How about vintage NASCAR stock cars?
Reynolds is directed by his previous supervisor Hal Needham and the two were essentially lords of senseless in the 1980s. In this, Reynolds gets the one lines and Jim Nabors is the comical relief.
1. TUCKER (1988)
Star cast: Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau, Elias Koteas, Christian Slater
Stars: Tucker Turret, 1948 Tucker Torpedo, 1937 Plymouth De Luxe, 1941 Cadillac Fleetwood 75,
What ought to be an elevating story of accomplishment is, tragically, soiled by historical facts. This Hollywood docu-show is the account of the Tucker Motor Company and its president Preston Tucker. His vehicle the Tucker Torpedo was momentous in its safety; however the Big-3 weren’t such huge fans.
Since this film is a period piece painted with the substantial veneer of the late 80s, the classic 1950s cars look brand new. Nevertheless, it’s still an extraordinary film to see on a Sunday.
