“The horsepower is listed as ‘adequate’.” – Mel Brooks with Carl Reiner (Season 1, Episode 9)
Though the car is branded through Rolls-Royce they actually used a GM automatic transmission for the engine.
The original price of the Silver Cloud was estimated around £5000, which at the time was around the same amount of money it would cost to rent a 12-bedroom house in England.
#14: 1962 Volkswagen Split Window Double Cab Bus
“It was used as a service truck for a VW Porsche repair shop in Cambell, California” – Michael Richards (Season 1, Episode 10)
At the time of the release, the Bus didn’t have a 0-60 mph time for it wouldn’t go faster than 59 mph.
Volkswagen hasn’t produced the Bus model in years but is currently working on an electric version called the CROZZ.
#13: 1969 Jaguar XKE Series 2 E-Type
(Photo Credit: RM Sotheby’s)
“Enzo Ferrari said, ‘this was the most beautiful car ever designed.'” – Sarah Silverman (Season 2, Episode 1)
In 2017 a 1963 Jaguar E-Type sold at auction for $7.37 million, making it the second-most expensive Jaguar to be sold.
The top speed for this model is 150 mph and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds.
#12: 1995 Volvo 960 Station Wagon
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“It was built with a high-performance racing engine by none other than Paul Newman” – David Letterman (Season 2, Episode 2)
Actor Paul Newman commissioned the creator of the classic sneakers Converse to build the vehicle.
The 960 Station Wagon was also one of the real-life cars featured on the animated TV show “The Simpsons.”
