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TrendsWhat Kind of Car Is Christine?'Christine' is one of Stephen King's most popular movie adaptations about a murderous car. What kind of car is used in the movie? by Desiree Homer Published on April 16, 2020 8:52 am 3 min read Share: Share on Twitter: Share on Facebook: Share via email: Copy link Link copied to the clipboard! Follow Us Add as preferred source on Google

No one weaves a scarier tale than Stephen King. One of his most popular works, adapted for the screen, is Christine. This creepy story about a haunted car that runs down unsuspecting victims is well-known to most. We’re diving in to learn more about the classic car that stars in this spooky Stephen King work. What kind of car is “Christine?”

The car at the heart of it all

Christine has arrived and she's still a beauty! pic.twitter.com/BkurUlXMEH

— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) August 22, 2019

The shiny, red killer car is the star of the story and the movie. Enthusiasts might be able to tell immediately what model is featured. But, for those who can’t, “Christine” is a 1958 Plymouth Fury. Stephen King reportedly chose this model in part because it was considered not as high-profile and partially forgotten.

King felt the Fury would embody the rage his story insisted this car possess. And, he didn’t want the leading vehicle to be one with an existing legendary reputation, like a Thunderbird. He wanted a classic car, with a good name, and minimal public perception.

The premise of the movie

.@TheHorrorMaster brings a @StephenKing classic vividly to life at 9pm.She'll possess you, then destroy you, so buckle up for Christine. pic.twitter.com/CXsxI8F9c3

— @horror_channel (@horror_channel) March 16, 2020

If the story and film are new to you, it may help to understand the premise. Stephen King released Christine in book form in April of 1983. It was later that year the movie of the same name sent chills to an American public.

The story is a classic boy-meets-girl rendition; only the geeky teenage boy falls in love with his 1958 Plymouth Fury. He finds out soon that there’s something sinister under the hood and his beloved car is a killing machine, possessed by something evil. Fury is the theme throughout, as the evil-minded Plymouth wreaks havoc in the boy’s life. Worse yet, it just won’t die.

Fun facts about the car

Our #MonthOfDread dedicated to @StephenKing continues with CHRISTINE directed by @TheHorrorMaster!Trivia: Stephen King's popularity was such at the time that the film went into production before the book was even published.https://t.co/Ls6AZVMkJF pic.twitter.com/6Y23LNF4ea

— Dread Central (@DreadCentral) November 6, 2019

Even if horror movies aren’t your thing, classic car aficionados appreciate the Plymouth Fury that is “Christine.” When filming the terrifying tale for the big screen, more than 20 cars were used in playing various scenes.

Producers bought up Fury models, but also Belvedere and Savoy cars as well. Most were featured or used for parts, and some were taken on the road for red carpet time at the movie’s premiere. Once the filming wrapped, those models still intact were sold to collectors.

One of the movie star cars sold for $198,000. The average value of a well-kept 1958 Plymouth Fury, not memorialized in the movies, is around $47,700, according to a Hagerty Valuation Tool.

The most painful part of the movie for car lovers

There’s one scene, despite all the mayhem, that classic car lovers cringe at watching the most. Realizing there’s something terrible about his car, the character takes a sledgehammer to his Plymouth Fury. His attempts to put the Fury’s reign of terror to an end are futile.

The car, in carefully filmed sequences, puts itself back together. The regeneration scenes were created by using hydraulic pumps attached to a body double. The pumps sucked in the panels of the car, and in reverse, made the car appear to be repairing itself.

“Christine” makes it to the car shows

1958 Plymouth Fury ‘Christine’ tribute has a 1,000-hp Hemi crate engine #SEMAShow: https://t.co/ggupZBW8pi pic.twitter.com/Aqr2aq74mh

— Autoblog (@therealautoblog) November 11, 2019

At the 2019 SEMA Show, this year in Las Vegas, fans got to see “Christine” in person. On display was a 1958 Plymouth Fury tribute car that featured a 1,000-hp Hemi crate engine. Other tribute models show up at regional shows and auto auctions nationwide. It’s a classic car that became a movie star, thanks to Stephen King.

If you haven’t watched the movie or read the book, Christine comes highly recommended. Classic car enthusiasts recognize the added star power of the haunted car. Stephen King put a spotlight on the Plymouth Fury, and even those who don’t consider themselves horror genre fans love the tale — and the car.

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Contributing Writer Desiree Homer

Desiree Homer began contributing content to MotorBiscuit in 2018. She is a veteran in all things sales and marketing and at writing results-oriented sales copy. Her professional credentials include: 15+ years in direct Sales (local, regional and national industries), 5+ years in Television Advertising, 5+ years in Staffing and Business Development, and 3+ Years in Automotive Sales.

She began contributing to Endgame360 in 2018. She is a Jeep enthusiast at heart and spent more than three years selling cars for GM and Ford dealerships. Desiree has sold everything from high-end Cadillac models to farm-reliable pickups. She has also written for Bob Vila.

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