Driver Magazine - Issue 1 Dec 24 (3) - Flipbook - Page 39
WHY DO SOME
CLASSIC CARS
BECOME ICONIC?
BY ROB HARVEY
Classic car enthusiasts around the world understand that some vehicles are idolised for their
groundbreaking design, engineering brilliance, or rich heritage. But there’s a special class of
cars that go beyond just the automotive world and become cultural icons.
These vehicles hold a unique place in our collective minds - not just because of what they are,
but because of where they’ve been and the stories they tell. From TV and films to personal
memories, certain cars have made a permanent mark on society as a whole.
Cars in Films
Films have an incredible ability to take an ordinary object and lift it into iconic status, and cars
are no exception.
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