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Cars in The American Friend (1977): Every Vehicle in the Movie

All 54 cars seen in The American Friend (1977), including the 1957 Ford Thunderbird and 1953 Volkswagen Sonnendach-Limousine Typ 1, grouped by screen time.

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Key cars · 3

Key Cars in The American Friend

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.

  • 1957 Ford Thunderbird in The American Friend Ford Thunderbird 1957 Main
  • 1953 Volkswagen Sonnendach-Limousine Typ 1 in The American Friend Volkswagen Sonnendach-Limousine Typ 1 1953 Main
  • 1969 Mercedes-Benz 230 Ambulance W114 in The American Friend Mercedes-Benz 230 Ambulance W114 1969 Important
Minor · 5

Minor Cars in The American Friend

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

  • 1968 Checker Taxicab in The American Friend Checker Taxicab 1968
  • 1976 Citroën CX in The American Friend Citroën CX 1976
  • 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 S W111.010 in The American Friend Mercedes-Benz 230 S W111.010 1966
  • 1969 Opel Admiral B in The American Friend Opel Admiral B 1969
  • 1975 Volkswagen 1200 Typ 1 in The American Friend Volkswagen 1200 Typ 1 1975
Background · 46

Background Cars in The American Friend

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

  • 1969 Berliet PGR in The American Friend Berliet PGR 1969
  • 1971 BMW 2800 E3 in The American Friend BMW 2800 E3 1971
  • 1972 Chevrolet LUV in The American Friend Chevrolet LUV 1972
  • 1971 Citroën GS in The American Friend Citroën GS 1971
  • 1974 Fiat 127 in The American Friend Fiat 127 1974
  • 1968 Fiat 850 Special in The American Friend Fiat 850 Special 1968
  • 1968 Ford 17M in The American Friend Ford 17M 1968
  • 1969 Ford 17M in The American Friend Ford 17M 1969
  • Ford F-Series in The American Friend Ford F-Series
  • 1972 Ford Granada Turnier MkI in The American Friend Ford Granada Turnier MkI 1972
  • 1970 Ford Mustang in The American Friend Ford Mustang 1970
  • 1971 Ford Taunus in The American Friend Ford Taunus 1971
  • 1965 Ford Taunus 17M in The American Friend Ford Taunus 17M 1965
  • 1965 Ford Taunus 17M in The American Friend Ford Taunus 17M 1965
  • International Harvester Loadstar in The American Friend International Harvester Loadstar
  • Magirus-Deutz 235 D in The American Friend Magirus-Deutz 235 D
  • 1972 MAN in The American Friend MAN 1972
  • 1972 MAN in The American Friend MAN 1972
  • 1967 Mercedes-Benz T2 in The American Friend Mercedes-Benz T2 1967
  • 1966 Mercedes-Benz 200 W110 in The American Friend Mercedes-Benz 200 W110 1966
  • 1974 Mercedes-Benz 200 W115 in The American Friend Mercedes-Benz 200 W115 1974
  • 1967 Mercedes-Benz L 508 T2 in The American Friend Mercedes-Benz L 508 T2 1967
  • Mercedes-Benz LP 1313 LP65 in The American Friend Mercedes-Benz LP 1313 LP65
  • 1965 Mercedes-Benz LPS 1317 LP65 in The American Friend Mercedes-Benz LPS 1317 LP65 1965
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  • Mercedes-Benz O 303 in The American Friend Mercedes-Benz O 303
  • 1973 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W116 in The American Friend Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W116 1973
  • 1977 Opel Ascona B in The American Friend Opel Ascona B 1977
  • 1976 Opel Commodore B in The American Friend Opel Commodore B 1976
  • 1972 Opel Kadett B in The American Friend Opel Kadett B 1972
  • 1966 Opel Kadett Caravan B in The American Friend Opel Kadett Caravan B 1966
  • 1975 Opel Kadett City C in The American Friend Opel Kadett City C 1975
  • 1971 Opel Manta A in The American Friend Opel Manta A 1971
  • 1967 Opel Rekord Caravan C in The American Friend Opel Rekord Caravan C 1967
  • 1974 Peugeot 104 Coupé in The American Friend Peugeot 104 Coupé 1974
  • 1973 Peugeot 504 in The American Friend Peugeot 504 1973
  • 1972 Renault 15 in The American Friend Renault 15 1972
  • 1965 Renault 16 in The American Friend Renault 16 1965
  • 1968 Renault 4 Export in The American Friend Renault 4 Export 1968
  • 1973 Renault 5 in The American Friend Renault 5 1973
  • 1973 Simca 1000 Rallye 2 in The American Friend Simca 1000 Rallye 2 1973
  • 1964 Volkswagen 1200 Typ 1 in The American Friend Volkswagen 1200 Typ 1 1964
  • 1972 Volkswagen 1200 Typ 1 in The American Friend Volkswagen 1200 Typ 1 1972
  • 1970 Volkswagen 1500 Typ 1 in The American Friend Volkswagen 1500 Typ 1 1970
  • 1975 Volkswagen Golf I Typ 17 in The American Friend Volkswagen Golf I Typ 17 1975
  • Volkswagen Passat B1 Typ 32 in The American Friend Volkswagen Passat B1 Typ 32
  • 1971 Volvo F89 in The American Friend Volvo F89 1971