Fast & Furious Cars Roll into Reno's National Auto Museum
The Fast & Furious franchise is truly one of the great artistic works of our time. No one is disputing that.
Dom: …grunt
Letti: Why I oughta…
Hobbs: Erff…
You don't get dialogue like that off the back of a Cracker Jack box.
But as riveting and artistic as the dialogue is—and as easy as the plots are to follow—the real stars of the movies are the cars, and you can see seven of them right now at the National Auto Museum in Reno.The museum was made up from the remnants of the enormous collection of casino magnate Bill Harrah.At its peak in the 1970s the museum had either 1,154 cars, 1,500 cars, or 1,800 cars, depending on your source. When Harrah passed away in 1978 the collection was sold at auction and the remainder used to form the National Auto Museum in Reno.Auto museums need to have special exhibits regularly to draw interest from the public. Hence, the F&F cars.'The National Automobile Museum is revving up for an exciting new temporary exhibit that brings the Fast & Furious movie franchise to life,' said a statement from the museum. 'For a limited time, visitors can get an up-close look at some of the most iconic cars from the films, including vehicles from Hobbs & Shaw, Fast & Furious X, Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious 7, and more.'You can see Dante's '66 Impala from Fast & Furious X, for instance, Sean's Monte Carlo from Tokyo Drift, and the Road Runner from Fast & Furious 7. There's more to it.'These aren't just cars; they're iconic pieces of cinematic history,' said Phil MacDougall, president of the National Automobile Museum. 'Each vehicle tells a unique story, showcasing not only the thrill of speed but the passion and craftsmanship behind these rolling masterpieces. We're excited to share them with our visitors for the next two months.'The exhibit will be open until mid-May 2025.True fans will make the pilgrimage to Reno to see these. What else are you going to do until Fast 11 comes out in 2026?The real stars of the movies are the cars, and you can see seven of them right now at the National Auto Museum in Reno.
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