This Pontiac Firebird movie picture car is painted in
sizzling Porsche red color, with a deluxe black interior and it is in show
condition. It is available for films and movie sets, backdrops, model
shoots, magazines, displays, promotions, shows, and general photography. It
is not available for stunts, driving, or situations - scenes that involve
unnecessary movement of the vehicle, or anything that Film My Ride Picture
Cars may deem as hazardous to the vehicle.
This vehicle participated in scenes from the 2004 filming of USA Networks
"The Last Ride" Starring Dennis Hopper, Chris Carmack, Nadine Velazquez,
Fred Ward, and Will Patton. Produced by Rob Cohen, Director of the FAST AND
THE FURIOUS and XXX and sponsored by Pontiac. It is also prominently
featured in the "Behind the Scenes" segment of the Universal Studios DVD of
"The Last Ride". The car is well known for its classic California license
plate "CRUSN68". This car has been featured in a number of books on
Firebirds, including a cover shot on the Krause Publication "Standard
Catalog of Firebird" by John Gunnell, as well as being the featured car for
the chapter on 1968 Firebirds.
The car was also prominently featured in Marc Cranswick's
book, released in 2003, entitled "Pontiac Firebird". The car was selected to
be the poster car for the 2004 National City Automobile Heritage Car Show.
In 2003, the Exact Detail Replicas/Lane Manufacturing Co. selected this
Firebird for a limited edition, 1:18 scale diecast model. The model no. 403
was released in 2003, and production was limited to 2250 models. Pictures of
the actual car were used on the box artwork and the "CRUSN68" license plate
was used on the model. The car was awarded a Best of Show trophy at the 2003
POCI (Pontiac-Oakland Club International) Western Regional car show. The car
was also the December 2003 POCI Smoke Signals cover picture.