kirban 2 cents worth
Every movie critic in the newspapers I have read gave it at the most 1 1/2 stars and says it lacks a story line like someone above has mentioned. But from a money making standpoint their is a good segment of the population that will enjoy the movie since it features fast cars and sexy women....and in our case a Grand National/GNX. We plan to see it during the week when it would be less crowded.
I did have a few of my customers report last summer that they did block off certain streets in California for the actual filming.
Also the shop that built the Buicks used in the movie bought from us fender flares or louvers and a few other items. I can't recall exactly what parts they bught. Usually more than 2-3 sets. Word has it about 6 cars Buicks were built.
Our company just sent some parts to a resto shop in Tennessee as they have one of the actual cars and it will be in a car museum shortly near Dollyworld - Pigeon Forge, TN for those that may not know where Dollyworld is all about.
They did mount one backwards on a frame......
As the saying goes any ink or any movie good or bad that features what many of us believe to be the premier muscle car from the 1980s is good for the car model.
Look what the Dukes of Hazards did for the Mopar group.
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I am sure not every Buick featured in the movie was powered by a Turbo engine some were Chevy powered because of the availability of parts etc.