The DeLorean, Batmobile, and 007 Aston Martin may get all the glory. However, the award for 'most cameo appearances made by a car' goes to a much less luxurious full-size sedan.
Ford F-Series
From 'The Field of Dreams' to the hit TV show 'Dallas', the Ford F-series is the star of both the big and small screen. According to the Internet Movie Cars Database, this rough and rugged truck has over 2,740 appearances, sometimes even showing up as a tow truck in lower budget films.
Ford Transit
The Ford Transit has 2,875 TV and movie appearances. This versatile van was in 'The Bank Job' and 'The Saint' television series, in addition to a plethora of foreign language films.
Honda Civic
The humble, but always reliable, Honda Civic has 3,164 roles in its lengthy list of credits. Among the most notable are 'True Blood,' 'My Stepmother is an Alien,' and 'Gran Torino.' It was also in the TV show 'Mythbusters.'
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has an impressive 3,276 appearances, most of which are in TV shows and foreign films. This luxury vehicle was featured in 'Sanctuary' and 'Murder One,' as well as the 'RoboCop' TV series.
Volkswagen Golf
With 3,602 appearances, the Volkswagen Golf is no stranger to the silver screen. The 'Judge John Dredd' and 'Derrick' TV series are just two of its most notable roles.
Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla steals the spotlight in over 3,615 films and television shows. Its most famous appearances were in 'Bridesmaids' and 'The Whole Nine Yards,' as well as the hit AMC series 'Halt and Catch Fire.'
Ford Econoline
This oldie but goodie has 4,035 appearances under its belt. It starred in 'Weeds' and 'The Six Million Dollar Man,' in addition to a wide variety of other series and made-for-TV movies.
Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet is practically one of the co-stars in the 'Supernatural' TV series. However, it also has over 4,383 other Hollywood appearances, including 'Blue Crush,' 'Saturday Night Fever,' and 'Wrecked.'
Ford Mustang
It is no surprise that this all-American muscle car has 4,692 movie and TV credits to its name. Some of its most famous appearances are in 'Bullit,' 'Need for Speed,' and 'Gone in 60 Seconds.' It is the go-to car for thrilling chase scenes.
Ford Crown Victoria
The Ford Crown Victoria holds the number one spot, with over 6,200 roles since 1992, including a starring role in 'Heat' and the TV series 'NYPD Blue.' Whenever you see a police chase in a movie, it is probably a Crown Victoria going after the bad guys.