Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940) movie poster
Cars

Cars in Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940): Every Vehicle in the Movie

All 10 cars seen in Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940), including the 1940 LaSalle Special and 1937 Chevrolet Master, grouped by screen time.

Back to Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Key cars · 4

Key Cars in Michael Shayne: Private Detective

The cars that matter to the story: featured in key scenes, driven by the main characters, or part of a big set piece like a chase.

Minor · 4

Minor Cars in Michael Shayne: Private Detective

Appears briefly in one or two scenes. Might be involved in an action sequence but not central to the story.

  • 1939 Buick Special in Michael Shayne: Private Detective Buick Special 1939
  • 1939 De Soto Custom in Michael Shayne: Private Detective De Soto Custom 1939
  • 1929 Duesenberg J in Michael Shayne: Private Detective Duesenberg J 1929
  • 1935 Ford V8 1-Ton Panel Truck in Michael Shayne: Private Detective Ford V8 1-Ton Panel Truck 1935
Background · 2

Background Cars in Michael Shayne: Private Detective

Mostly seen in the background. Not used by any character directly and has no action scenes.

  • 1938 Buick Limited in Michael Shayne: Private Detective Buick Limited 1938
  • 1936 Ford V8 Standard in Michael Shayne: Private Detective Ford V8 Standard 1936