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Cars

Cars in The China Syndrome (1979): Every Vehicle in the Movie

All 30 cars seen in The China Syndrome (1979), including the 1974 BMW 2002, 1971 Chevrolet Vega and 1978 Ford Bronco, grouped by screen time.

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Key cars · 6

Key Cars in The China Syndrome

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 · 8

Minor Cars in The China Syndrome

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

  • Boyertown Merchandiser in The China Syndrome Boyertown Merchandiser
  • 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in The China Syndrome Cadillac Fleetwood 75 1975
  • 1976 Chevrolet Impala Wagon in The China Syndrome Chevrolet Impala Wagon 1976
  • 1973 Chevrolet SportVan in The China Syndrome Chevrolet SportVan 1973
  • 1971 Dodge Tradesman in The China Syndrome Dodge Tradesman 1971
  • 1975 Ford Econoline in The China Syndrome Ford Econoline 1975
  • 1970 Ford Maverick in The China Syndrome Ford Maverick 1970
  • 1973 Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador in The China Syndrome Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador 1973
Background · 16

Background Cars in The China Syndrome

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

  • 1971 AMC Matador Station Wagon in The China Syndrome AMC Matador Station Wagon 1971
  • 1972 BMW Bavaria E3 in The China Syndrome BMW Bavaria E3 1972
  • 1977 Buick Skylark in The China Syndrome Buick Skylark 1977
  • 1976 Capri MkII in The China Syndrome Capri MkII 1976
  • 1967 Chevrolet C-Series in The China Syndrome Chevrolet C-Series 1967
  • 1978 Chevrolet Camaro in The China Syndrome Chevrolet Camaro 1978
  • 1978 Chevrolet El Camino in The China Syndrome Chevrolet El Camino 1978
  • 1974 Datsun 610 Wagon in The China Syndrome Datsun 610 Wagon 1974
  • 1977 Datsun B210 Coupé in The China Syndrome Datsun B210 Coupé 1977
  • 1970 Dodge D-Series in The China Syndrome Dodge D-Series 1970
  • 1970 Ford F-Series in The China Syndrome Ford F-Series 1970
  • 1977 Ford F-Series in The China Syndrome Ford F-Series 1977
  • 1977 Mercury Marquis Colony Park in The China Syndrome Mercury Marquis Colony Park 1977
  • 1978 Plymouth Horizon in The China Syndrome Plymouth Horizon 1978
  • 1963 Pontiac Star Chief in The China Syndrome Pontiac Star Chief 1963
  • 1975 Vogue 26' in The China Syndrome Vogue 26' 1975