"McQ" movie car, 1973 T/A

[The70judgeman]

Hey Judgeman, I have just read through your thread with great interest and I too love your Trans-am. I remember the film from years ago and remember the scene where the car gets destroyed between the 2 trucks, what a great shame to see that. I also remember the imfamous beach chase scene with the barrel-rolling Impala. I also vaguely remember there was a Cadillac in that chase scene too but I stand to be corrected if I am wrong.

Don't know if you are familiar with another John Wayne film from the 70's that was set in London that was called Brannigan, that had a great chase scene in it between a Jaguar and a Ford Capri. Also towards the end of the film, a Jaguar E type coupe comes to grief on the banks of the River Thames; yet another classic car destroyed for the film world.

Sorry to have rambled on but its great to see some of the more obscure and lesser well known movie cars and yours is one I would definately have in my collection.

Thanks Mark. I think the first time I saw McQ was on TCM. Right after that I bought the dvd, so I could enjoy it over and over. I was only 4 when that movie came out, but the cars from around then and before are what I like to see. But, I think you're right on the Caddy. But the one nobody has mentioned yet is the green Plymouth Satalite or Dodge Coronet (which one it is escapes my memory). Does anyone know which one it was and year? I think the Johan Police Car might work if it's the same year.

As far as the movie Brannigan...I haven't heard of it. Like I've said before, John Wayne is not one of my favorite actors to watch. I just happened to catch McQ by accident and it was the Trans Am that got me to watch. It's just a shame cars like that or any car from back then were destroyed like that. But, I guess it's like wrecking a Honda or Toyota now a days. They're plentiful.