The 10 best car chase movies in the UK, according to eBay marking the release of the latest film in the Fast & Furious franchise, Fast X
To celebrate the release of the latest film in the Fast & Furious series, Fast eBay has also calculated the cost of repairing some of the damaged cars from the three major films, with parts and accessories available on the site.
The legendary 1969 film The Italian Job, starring Michael Caine and Noel Coward, features a series of chases and badly damaged cars. The main chase follows three 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S models loaded with stolen gold as they speed through Turin, passing malls, markets, the river and even the sewer system, descending stairs and leaping into the air. .
The original film, The Fast and the Furious, took second place. Released in 2001, it was the first chapter in what became a multi-million dollar franchise, starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker.
The third favorite among UK drivers is Quantum of Solace, released in 2008. Daniel Craig's second outing as the world's most famous spy and the 22nd film in the series.
But what would it cost to repair some of the iconic cars featured in these films that were damaged in the line of duty? For total costs and an estimate of the work required to restore them to good health, eBay consulted expert mechanic Hannah Gordon.
With all those stairs and jumps, the shopping list for the three popular Mk1 Austin Mini Cooper S cars is pretty extensive. “They will all need new front and rear bumpers along with the bumper supports,” Hannah said. “Front skirts, exhausts, and exhaust hangers will also be needed. And that's before you even get to the suspension components, where you'll need shocks, springs, A-arms, upper mounts, and bars Linkage, alloy wheels, wheel bearings. Add it all up across the three cars, including new radiators, and you get around £3,000 in spares, which can be sourced from eBay.
In The Fast and the Furious, one of the major chase scenes begins when undercover cop Brian O'Conner (Walker) pursues two bikers in a 1994 Toyota Supra Mk4, which the criminal gang has recently recovered. As it makes its way through the rugged hills of Los Angeles, the newly restored Japanese iconic sports car faces some punishment.
“Restoring the car to a modified condition with all parts modified could cost upwards of £5,500,” says Hannah. “The front bumper, skirts, suspension components, exhaust, radiator, condenser, intercooler, alloy wheels, headlights, oil pan and under engine will need to be replaced. On top of that, you have to Take into account the cost of repairing your custom paint.”
Quantum of Solace begins on the roads of Lake Garda, with Bond pushing his Aston Martin DBS to the limits while evading two Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Ti saloons. The smashed DBS, in Quantum Silver with Obsidian Black interior, ends the chase with a torn door, along with numerous dents and scratches on the bodywork and more.
“In fact, this car is likely a total loss, with the side door, windshield, windows, headlights, wheels, front bumper, side spoiler and sill sustaining extensive damage,” says Hannah. “The rear quarter panel is not replaceable as it is part of the body, but it must also be repaired , as well as the front and rear bumpers.”
“At eBay, we love a good car chase movie, and we can't wait to see what Fast New OEM parts, an important consideration today as more and more car owners are doing everything they can to keep their cars on the road longer.
“Choosing a mix of new and used parts, and more specifically certified recycled parts that offer greater peace of mind that they have been tested and provided with a warranty, can make a huge difference to the cost of car repairs and could mean that motorists can save hundreds of pounds.”
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