Kurt Russell as Mike in Death Proof, and the car in The Car and the car in Christine in a composite image - Static Media The automobile is seen by some as a symbol of America and our inherent freedoms ...

At the time of their release, several of these '80s car movies tanked at the box office; in the worst cases, their box-office earnings failed to recover a substantial portion of the production costs.

The 1980s was a great decade for movie cars (and car movies, for that matter). There's the absolutely iconic DeLorean from "Back to the Future," the 1958 Plymouth Fury from "Christine," and the ...

The '80s remain one of the most nostalgic periods for its fashion, culture, and music. These contemporary movies capture that vibe.