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The Car’s the Star: Famous Film and TV Motors. Part 1
Sureterm Direct is the UKâ??s largest classic car insurer and we know instantly when a car has appeared in a popular TV or film as enquiries for classic car insurance for that particular model shoot through the roof.
So hereâ??s the first installment of our guide to the most famous TV and film cars on the planet. Weâ??ve even included a van â?? see if you can guess which programme thatâ??s from!
TV Programme: Ashes to Ashes
Car: Audi UR quattro:
While the star of the show is Gene Hunt, a fictional police detective in a TV series set in 1980â??s Britain, his bright red Audi UR quattro plays more than just a supporting role.
The car sprang into real life in 1980 and with 4WD and a whole raft of amazing other German car-making wizardry packed into it, the car became an instant cult classic.
Brilliant on the road, brilliant on the rally scene. And now in much demand thanks to Gene Hunt. If you can lay your hands on one â?? do it. Easy and cost-effective to insure.
Our star rating: 4 stars
TV Programme: Kingdom
Car: Alvis TE21
Fruity old thespian Stephen Fry plays an East of England lawyer in this gentle comedy drama and he scoots around Norfolk in a fabulous Alvis TE21 drophead â?? sparking an interest in classic cars from a whole new generation.
Alvis is a weird marque. In the best part of 50 years from 1920 onwards, the Coventry-based firm produced cars that were noted for top quality, great handling and a nifty, sporty character. The TE21 model arrived at the end of 1963 – and with a stiff suspension it could shift a bit.
The TE21 was pretty heavy yet managed a very respectable top speed of over 120mph and was available with automatic transmission or a five-speed manual gearbox. Itâ??s a very, very stylish classic â?? and a restored version could easily set you back ?100,000.
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