1) The 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille from the 1989 movie Kill Me Again
A young Val Kilmer played Jack Andrews, an empathetic private investigator out to catch the bad guy (and gal) in this twisty heist affair.
The 1964 white Cadillac Coupe DeVille in the flick had a 7.0-liter V8 engine, capable of generating 335hp. It also made use of GM’s turbo-hydramatic transmission—boasting a whole three (three!) speeds and reverse gear. Paved the way for the first Caddy DeVille convertible. One of the best.
2) 1967 Chevrolet C-Series in the 1992 movie Thunderheart
In his role as FBI agent Ray Levoi looking for a murderer on a native American reservation, Kilmer drove a 1967 Chevy C-10 truck. This two-door, front-wheel-drive pickup model came with an inline-six or V8 back in the day.
This gen sat lower to the ground and had a bigger windscreen than previous ones, and the metal used was more rust-resistant. We only hope the one in the film was less mint-condition for movie effect.
3) The Batmobile in the 1995 movie Batman Forever
Made especially for Batman Forever, the 1995 Batmobile was a hot-roddy reckoning for Kilmer’s take on the caped crusader. It had a modified Chevrolet 350 ZZ3 engine that ran on propane. To manage all the heat, the Batmobile’s body was a mix of epoxy and fiberglass laminate. Kilmer, on the other hand, was left to melt in his rubber batsuit. Talk about the lengths legends go to for their craft.
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4) The black 1953 Jaguar XK120 roadster from the 1995 movie Batman Forever
Fortunately, when he wasn’t clad in superheroic synthetic fibers and sweating from propane propulsion, Kilmer donned Bruce Wayne’s sly turtleneck jumper and drove a 1953 Jaguar XK120 roadster.
The 3.4-liter inline-six DOHC engine generated 160hp, produced up to 264Nm of torque, and topped out at 200kph, which was more than enough for the 32kph zones in Gotham City.
5) The Volvo C70 from the 1997 movie The Saint
Next year, the Volvo C70 will turn 30, and if we’re frank (Kilmer’s name in the movie was Simon, but anyway), three decades in, the C70 looks as fresh today as it ever did. The turbocharged 2.3-liter five-pot petrol engine, generating 190hp and up to 270Nm of torque—all very helpful when you’re a microchip thief fleeing from Russian bandits.
6) The 1970 Dodge Challenger from the 2003 movie Blind Horizon
Our lead, Val, starts out with a gunshot wound and an inconvenient loss of memory in 2003’s Blind Horizon. Amnesia doesn’t stop him from getting behind the wheel of this bi-tone 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE, though.
The Mopar blue with white contrast roof was pretty rare, and the SE element of the name denotes fancy carpeted door cards plus, three warning lights for low fuel, seatbelts and door open. Funny, the things we take for granted these days. As for the engine, it could have been a standard 3.7-liter straight-six or 5.2-liter V8 with a dual-barrel carburetor. We can’t tell from here.
7) The 2008 Ford Mustang GT500KR from Knight Rider
Okay, so Kilmer didn't actually drive this one (to our knowledge). Instead, he was the voice of KITT in the 2008 reboot of Knight Rider, so this 2008 Ford Mustang GT500KR deserves a spot on this list. It has a Hoff-tastic 5.4-liter V8, producing 540 horsies and developing 691Nm of torque, and top fun fact of the day: KR means King of the Road, not Knight Rider.
8) A 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
This 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible was actually Kilmer’s own ride before he sold it in the Noughties. It started out life with light blue bodywork and a 6.8-liter V8, mated to a four-speed transmission. Though he owned the thing for over 20 years, after selling it, the classic muscle car underwent extensive modification and performance upgrades before being auctioned in 2021. And while immaculate, it serves as a bittersweet reminder that all good things come to an end.
NOTE: This story first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
