Top Ten Convertibles on Film

The top down, the wind in your hair, your lover by your side. Convertibles are one of America's most beloved cars. Here are some movies that showcase these topless beauties.

1.1948 Buick Convertible Rain Man (1988)

Who could forget Dustin Hoffman taking his late father's prized 1948 Buick Convertible for a spin, but only slowly on the driveway, as he was a "very good driver". The convertible in this film played a big role, as it was the one Tom Cruise stole to drive his brother, an autistic man played by Dustin Hoffman, across country.

2. 1964 Chevy ConvertiblePulp Fiction (1994)

The most memorable scene involving the 1964 cherry red Chevy Convertible is when Vincent Vega, played by John Travolta, is nervously driving a drugged-out Uma Thurman to Lance's, played by Eric Stoltz, house.

3. 1966 Thunderbird Convertible Thelma And Louise (1991)

This blue 1966 Thunderbird Convertible played such a role in this film, it should have a Screen Actor's Guild card. From picking up a hitch-hiking, shirtless Brad Pitt to being driven off a cliff by Susan Sarandon and Gina Davis, this car sure was a beauty on screen.

4. 1948 Ford De Lux "Greased Lightning" Grease (1977)

Who could forget the car chase near the end at Thunder Road with Danny (John Travolta again!) in the souped up 1948 Ford De Lux "Greased Lightning". If this car can't win a drag race, I don't know what can.

5. 1936 Ford V8 De Luxe Convertible Touring Sedan Paper Moon (1973)

This film earned an Oscar for Tatum O'Neal and starred her father, Ryan O'Neal. The1936 Ford V8 De Luxe Convertible Touring Sedan that the pair drove through the midwest swindling people in, played a major role.

6. 1956 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster Cruel Intentions (1999)

Sure, this film is most famous for the kiss between Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair, but you may also have noticed the sweet convertible Ryan Philippe drove, a replica of a 1956 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster. You may recall Selma Blair driving off with it in the end, after Ryan Philippe dies.

7. 1966 Chevy Corvette Sting RayAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

The only thing competing with Heather Graham's beauty in this groovy film staring Michael Myers, is the sweet 1966 Chevy Corvette Sting Ray her character drives.

8. 1971 Chevy ImpalaFear And Loathing In Las Vegas (1998)

Johnny Depp plays the journalist Hunter S. Thompson driving to Las Vegas in this trippy film featuring a cherry red 1971 Chevy Impala.

9. 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX Joe Dirt (2001)

This mullet-wearing, 80's throwback rocker had a really cool car. David Spade must have felt lucky to be driving an orange 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX in the end of the film.

10. Thunderbird Convertible La Bamba (1987)

Who could forget the powder blue Thunderbird Convertible Ritchie Valens (played by Lou Diamond Philips) drives up in to pick up Donna from school. This convertible was a tangible representation of Valens' success, and a visual object that proved he was "good enough" for Donna.

Cars are a huge part of our culture, and the Convertible has had a major role in many films. American cinema would not be the same without them.

sources: http://www.imdb.com, www.imcdb.org