10 Wild Facts About Elwood's '74 Monaco "Bluesmobile" - Blues Brothers

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The Dodge Monaco Bluesmobile is a 1974 model sedan used by the titular characters in the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers." The car is painted in a distinctive black and white color scheme, with police-style push bars on the front and back. It has a powerful 440-cubic-inch V8 engine that allows it to reach high speeds and perform stunts such as jumping over a raised drawbridge. The car is a central element of the film's plot, as the Blues Brothers use it to evade police, perform their musical acts, and eventually save a Chicago orphanage from foreclosure. The Dodge Monaco Bluesmobile has become an iconic symbol of the film and is widely recognized in popular culture.
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[@onebadapple83]

Local joke around Chicago: “Last time anybody saw a cop around here were they filming The Blues Brothers”

[@texaslegend5076]

I work in Austin Tx Monday through Friday. I go months without seeing a police officer

[@mrwilson7617]

I'm on Long Island, NY. End of my street is a PBA building. On duty cops there all the time. I am on the road all day. Probably see cop cars 20X a day.

[@ericdolby1622]

That's what you all wanted I thought

[@texaslegend5076]

@@ericdolby1622 ha. Not me. I thought that was a dumbass idea. I can't stand Austin. Just work there.

[@ericdolby1622]

@@texaslegend5076 that was once a great city . Prior to comifornia libtard invasion. Spreading like a disease.

[@jasonlovell3934]

Fact number 11 The Blues Brothers is the best film ever!

[@DjNikGnashers]

100%

[@lfo414]

and now I have to watch it again. yet again

[@jamiehope4580]

Has to be one of the greatest movies of all time

[@BoxerMustangLoverAndChristian]

The thing that makes The Bluesmoblie special and unique is that she’s a part of Jake and Elwood’s family. 😌

[@richb.4374]

I love when Jake asked Elwood what happened to their Cadillac and Elwwod tells him...I traded it for a microphone. LoL

[@andrewandres148]

Actually there is a cut scene of where Elwood parked it at his apartment... It was in a electrical substation... Sort of supposed to be how the Bluesmobile was so tough...

[@CommodoreFloopjack78]

"You traded the Bluesmobile? For THIS??" "No, for a microphone."

[@dukecraig2402]

Oh, OK

[@MrChugwater]

“Oh, ok. I can see that.”

[@jasonrackawack9369]

"On the very day I get out of prison....my own brother picks me up in a police car" 🤣😂😅😉👍

[@leebuck180]

Elwood: "you don't like it!" Jake: "NO!"

[@markfryer9880]

You could always walk home!

[@mrwilson7617]

You traded the Blues Mobile for this ? No, I traded it for a microphone. Oh, OK...I can see that.

[@richsackett3423]

No emojis though.

[@chiefbobdavis99]

Get the cigarette lighter fixed.

[@CaptOrbit]

I always did like the small detail that when the Bluesmobile falls apart and Elwood removes his hat. Jake immediately turns his attention away from the car and instead looks concerned for his brother knowing what the car meant to him.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed😉

[@toddfargher2000]

I love the fact you proclaim 10 facts and you got to the point! Keep it up! Subscribed and thumbs up!

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks and glad to have you as a subscriber; Yep, I'm a fan of conciseness for sure ;-)

[@johnriggle8576]

Wonder if they fixed the cigarette lighter ?

[@CarStarz42]

LOL, good question! 😁

[@charlesvan13]

Jake threw it out the window.

[@tiredofit1429]

Lol. It was an old Buick, but I threw the lighter out the window when my then fence tried to smoke in the car. Love that movie!

[@tiredofit1429]

@@HoneyTone-TheSearchContinues my typo. Fiance!

[@elwoodblues9613]

I don't think so. The car fell apart 11 days after Jake made that demand.

[@Brandon-vs1if]

That was a genuine thermoquard cough when Elwood punched it to jump the bridge.

[@SurfingWithTheMartian]

Technically it’s not the bluesmobile, it’s the “new bluesmobile.” The original bluesmobile was a Cadillac that Elwood traded for a microphone.

[@tomoliver3177]

Wait, you traded the bluesmobile for a microphone!?!

[@chiefbobdavis99]

I can see that.

[@bill392]

Elwood: It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Jake: Hit it.

[@johnhughes9019]

I saw all of the destroyed cars back in 1980 at *Universal* *Studios* *Hollywood* . They were stacked on a lot, plied-high.

[@CycolacFan]

Wonder why they would take them all to Hollywood when most of them were wrecked in Chicago?

[@johnhughes9019]

@@CycolacFan , I'd imagine that because the film was a Universal Pictures film, the cars ended up there.

[@CycolacFan]

@@johnhughes9019 I know some Bluesmobiles and police cars went there, presumably for pick up shots or promotional purposes and some were crushed along with some Knight Rider KITTs when they cleared the backlot. When you say you saw all the cars how many would you say? There were over 100 used in the movie. Did you see that many…?

[@johnhughes9019]

@@CycolacFan , Well, that was 43 years ago (haha). I was 10 at the time, Summer 1980. If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say there probably 40-50 cars stacked-up. Likewise, I recall having seen one of the surviving Bluesmobiles on display (likely, the "star car") on the property. All that I know is, I was upset that my parents would *not* let me watch the film due to its R rating ( ! ). It's so tame these days... probably get a 'PG' rating at best.

[@tieroneactual2228]

There was actually one of the surviving 1974 Dodge Monaco’s that was owned by a retired Kansas City, Mo, Patrol Officer named Jim Post. He had it in a museum he ran that was called “ The Last Precinct”.I believe the museum is not open these days so I’m not sure what became of the Monaco he had in there, or anything else for that matter.

[@iananderson4897]

Jim sold the car several years ago, iirc it went to Belgium. There is a small feature on the car on the Blues Brothers anniversay DVD from a few years ago.

[@CycolacFan]

Think that one had snow tyres on the rear didn’t it? Likely was used for skids / slides.

[@joeacp4525]

Correct. The one at Volo Auto museum is actually a 1975. Can tell by the bumper and some other small details.

[@truthsayers8725]

one of the best videos ive ever seen. short concise and to the point without tons of useless blathering in between facts

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks much friend and glad you enjoyed it! Indeed, info loaded conciseness is my aim and will remain so; despite the many folks who keep suggesting I push them out to 10 min plus to please the so called "algorithm", lol.

[@paulbourgeois4491]

Subscribed and thumbs up! In 1984, I bought an ex Wisconsin State Patrol Fury with the 440 police interceptor engine... Mine was a '77, kind of dogged of the line, but nothing could touch it after 65 mph! I ended up trading that magnificent car for a Kawasaki 750 2 stroke, I loved the bike, but I wish I'd have kept the car! Those Dodge cop cars in the Blues Brothers were all works of MoPar Art! Thanks for posting this.

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks friend and glad to have you onboard! Yep, big and powerful they be for sure 😉👍

[@filanfyretracker]

amazing how many different PD cars used to be out there and then sometime in the 80s the Crown Vic totally took over, Being born in '80 and learning to drive in the 90s even today I still glance down at the speedo if I see a Crown Vic sitting on the side of the road. My brain just thinks "Its the fuzz", despite knowing no agency in my area still operates them.

[@johnbattista9519]

My first car was a 1969 Chrysler Newport… 383 and that hauled butt. Then moved into a Grandville with a 454… both tanks but had tons of torque. Watching that movie always made me grin watching those cop cars fly.

[@petertornabeni602]

4 5 5

[@johnbattista9519]

You are correct.. it was a long time ago.. what’s 1 cubic inch between friends.. lol

[@bigdan827_8]

Now I have to watch the movie again, for the millionth time.

[@busterhymen6224]

The Blues Brothers was the greatest movie of all time.

[@mrwilson7617]

I have Jake and Elwood life size figures. They were outside a thrift store. I turned around and went inside and asked the young girl working there how much for Jake and Elwood out front. She looked at me and said "Who ?" I replied "Jake....Elwood....Shit....the Blues Brothers !!! If she would have looked at me and said "The Blues Brothers....shit, they still owe you money fool" I would have dropped dead. But she had no idea who they were. After some phone calls and haggling, they were mine. Getting the band back together.

[@Taniwha351]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😁😁🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

These old Monacos must be out there somewhere. I regularly find old Mopar muscle cars and sedans, but never any bluesmobiles. I would totally drive one as a work car.

[@leahcimthgirw3163]

I grew up right next to the spot where Carrie Fisher blew up the propane tank it was at the Oasis at Elmhurst and 90

[@johnbattista9519]

Curl Up And Dye was the name of her hair salon.. in neon lights. I always remembered that.

[@johnstone9396]

my first car was a 1975 royal Monaco, I loved that thing, wish I still had it

[@richb.4374]

Many of the cars destroyed in the movie were bought from the city of Chicago. They were actual retired Chicago patrol cars. I heard they wrecked 63 of them. Universal paid $400 each for them and someone who worked for the city got in trouble for selling them so cheap.

[@scottmitchell8273]

One of the best movies EVER !

[@woowaptibam5253]

Good video! @2:10 the car falling apart is an awesome stunt!! Blues brothers is a classic!!

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks and indeed, a crazy expensive stunt too 😉

[@milfordh.mercado2787]

'We are men on mission to save a orphanage' a noble choice in any heartwarming movie including family ones except this one has lots of car chases, action scenes, big musical sets and two lovable goofs characters makes BB a instant classic but also that 74 dodge monaco is icon for surviving all throughout movie until the end where it falls apart so maybe the big guy upstairs was holding this mopar together in order for our heros to deliver the money don't you agree my friend well then i got to go so see you later bye now.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉👍

[@milfordh.mercado2787]

@CarStarz42 🫡🫡 thanks carstarz.

[@gordonhall9871]

440 was a strong engine had a 73 Roadrunner with a 440

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed, plenty of muscle power in a 440 for sure!👍

[@paulbourgeois4491]

M over O ver P eople A re R acing!

[@zora_noamflannery2548]

- If you haven't been in one for a little ride, then you don't know how these geared up interceptors could do over 220 on the straights and get there quick.

[@MrGGBHTD]

ohhh mann - I have always wanted one of them cars just like that ❤

[@289cobra9]

I saw the Blues Brothers live in 1981 at the Long Beach Area. Great Concert!

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@NBZW]

I did enjoy that movie❤️

[@PinkysBane]

Ok so I was working outside a home Depot in Lebanon New Hampshire and one of the best sights ever was there. Jake and Elwood Blues(impersonators) and their replica Blues mobile complete with air raid horn. I couldn't make the show. And I'm deeply saddened by this

[@elwoodblues9613]

My wife and I saw Jake, Elwood, and the Bluesmobile on Fremont Street in Las Vegas in 2006. Obviously, all were impersonators.

[@VengefulBatz]

Thank you. Always wondered if any of the Bluesmobiles were left in existence.

[@CarStarz42]

You're very welcome😉👍

[@AWDiecastCollector]

Hilarious story I have. My family and I just moved to Chicago from the Philippines when they were filming this movie. I was about 7 years old at the time and we were downtown Chicago sightseeing when they filmed the whole army scene. My parents were terrified thinking omg we are in a middle of a war zone 😂. So this is why this movie is so sentimental to me now.

[@CarStarz42]

Lol, nice 😉👍

[@TheSamplebridge]

My buddy I'm CT went frame by frame and remade a bluesmobile exactly as in the movie in 1984. He was friends with some of the WWE producers and you can see them use the car in "big shows funeral"

[@DuckReach432]

Just bought a Blues-mobile sticker yesterday to put on my fridge. I wish I had a replica of the real car.

[@thomasconnolly7452]

Saw it when it came out and has been in my top5 ever since.

[@LongIslandMopars]

I read somewhere that a lot of those cars ran 360 cubic inch engines. Not sure how many were 440s.

[@CycolacFan]

Most of the Chicago police cars were 360s, the stunt Bluesmobiles ran 440s but a few were also 360 powered depending on the stunt a car was required to do.

[@chadakoin1]

Have you done The Family Truckster yet? Personal favorite.

[@CarStarz42]

Not yet, but since you mentioned it; I just added it to my rather long "to do" list since I love that movie too; Chevy Chase is hilarious in those movies! 😁

[@chadakoin1]

@@CarStarz42 So is the Truckster!

[@CarStarz42]

@@chadakoin1 Indeed it is! Probably one of the funniest looking auto creations ever 😁

[@dukecraig2402]

Like most highly modified and damaged movie cars the original Family Trucksters used to film the movie were all destroyed after filming. The Vacation movie that came out a while back where Jason Sudakis plays Rusty and takes his family on a vacation in the rented Korean vehicle from hell that Chevy Chase and Beverly DeAngelo reprise their roles at the end has a great Family Truckster cameo at the end also and an even better backstory about how it got in the movie. It just so happens that a man and his wife who were superfans of the original movie spent years recreating one, coincidentally the scenes where Rusty and his family were visiting Clark and Mrs Griswold just happened to be on the same street as the people who owned the reproduction Family Truckster, when the director found out about the car he ask them if they could use it in the movie and the people happily agreed, so the script was rewritten to include Rusty and his family borrowing it from Clark to get to their final destination in the film.

[@nlpnt]

Bonus facts; 1. The car in your intro slide is a replica made incorrectly from a 4-door hardtop. For those that don't speak "old car" that means no B pillar and a continuous side opening with the windows down :) Post sedans with full B-pillars were almost exclusively favored for police work since they were both stronger and cheaper. 2. When the Illinois Nazis' Pinto wagon was dropped from a crane, they dropped a real car a real height despite there being a widely available 1/25 scale model kit of the 1977-78 Pinto wagon, from MPC. That company modified it into a square fronted '79 and that version of the model kit has been reissued within the past 3 years.

[@Solarsystemrdffdfyyhh]

Every single fast movie I’m just not buying it. That straight away at that speed was simple but completely amazing.

[@johnhughes9019]

There was allegedly one of the cars setup with the speedometer 'fixed' at the 118 MPH marque. The way the the CHP cars were geared *stock* would take some time to get up to that speed at that distance.

[@Solarsystemrdffdfyyhh]

@@johnhughes9019 doesn’t matter. Running down that road under the El was so damn exciting.

[@CycolacFan]

Landis added the truck and the cyclists travelling across the intersections to show the speed was genuine and the footage wasn’t simply sped up. The main danger being if any of the cars had hit the El Train supports at that speed it could have brought down part of the track.

[@johnhughes9019]

@@CycolacFan , Landis's statement is a half - truth. I'm sure that the cars were travelling at north of 100 MPH at certain points; however, the scenes you've mentioned - including the two cars passing through the intersection - were filmed a a very slow speed, with the camera speed slowed (more frames - per - second = sped - up). Watch 'Anatomy of a Car Chase : The Seven - Ups' ; Bill Hickman & company exhibit how that famous chase was filmed. Ne'er - the - less , the Blues Brothers El Train chase scenes are a humourous homage - a parody of - to The French Connection.

[@CycolacFan]

@@johnhughes9019 I never said what speed they were travelling at, I highly doubt it was 118mph since there would be so much camera shake and so blurry such a high speed wouldn’t be necessary. Yes seen the behind the scenes of both 7 Ups and French Connection. Both great films and chases. Always nice to hear that Bullitt GT390 soundtrack coming out of Roy Schneider’s small Pontiac 😉

[@chev500l8]

“You want out of this mall parking lot?, ok, “ Do you have the miss piggy?” Crash!!

[@Peter_Schiavo]

Among other things, this movie is a love letter to the full size cars Chrysler produced during this time period.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed. 😉👍

[@andrewbecker3700]

Some of the chase scenes at the end were actually filmed in Milwaukee Wisconsin on the longtime unfinished Hoan Bridge freeway project.

[@tbd-1]

I hate Illinois nazis.

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

car's got good pickup

[@Heike--]

You used to see one driving around New Orleans. It was owned by Dan Ackroyd's House of Blues.

[@Ravensnest-cx4rg]

My first car was a 2 door 76 monaco with a 440

[@02WIFE]

These movie cars were ready when bought

[@CarStarz42]

Pretty much 😉👍

[@topothelineproductions3624]

OMG Dan akroyd was originally born Canadian??? I always thought he was a native Chicagoian ? I guess because of this movie I really always believed the backstory to be based in reality 💯. Wow Media is powerful.

[@stevecook7551]

he always was and still is 100% Canadian and very proud of it.

[@ryanmedic789]

​@@stevecook7551He's so Canadian he was born on Canada Day 🇨🇦

[@olikat8]

What is funny is this little factoid...the '76 A38 Dart or Valiant with the 360 was a better handling, better braking, and better power-to-weight vehicle

[@brianglade848]

Another interesting fact, the scene where rhey jump and knock the gumball off the squad....Ackroyd and Belyshi each put up a grand and told the stunk driver if you know the gumballs off, you get rhe money....that scene was a first take ....he did it

[@CarStarz42]

Yeah, I came across that info when researching for the vid; pretty cool and funny.

[@stewarta5993]

great movie

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@SirEpifire]

That, "shitbox Dodge" really is the third uncredited star of the film. It's also the reason I got into big ole 70s cars.

[@MrZappaman420]

i owned a 1977 royal monaco brougham station wagon back in the day

[@masterbondofox8982]

One of the cars was on display in Sharon, PA at the former 3 by the River, the only existing restaurant being the once popular Quaker Steak and Lube, a repurposed Quaker State gas station.

[@davef.2329]

1974 V.I.N.= DK41U4D... , ~ 132-136 MPH. with a 2.71 diff. ratio, ~ 126-128 MPH. with a 3.23 ratio. Last year for regular gas. 1st. gear manual shift lock-outs on all of them. From ~ 50-55 MPH. thru ~ 90-95 MPH really impressive, hard acceleration for a big, heavy cars. They wouldn't hold their ft. wheel alignments very well, though.

[@gzuzsavz]

In extreme/police use, im sure they did knock them out of alignment more oft..but in regular use, they held alignment quite well. though i never had a blues mobile per se, i did have a '75 HP 440..in 3 different cars. 71 Satellite 2 dr, 66 Newport 4dr and a '70 Fury Gran Coupe. The engine would not die, despite hard driving, but Wisconsin salt is a car killer..that was from 84-00. cars i paid from $150 (..the Fury, it needed an engine but was a solid TX car. I still have it), $1,000 for the Newport with 58k mi and the Sat was a whole $1,500, lol. That mill..bone stock, cept a MP ecu/dist was just fabulous, indeed. I never touched the Thermo-Quad the whole 16 yrs, even though it was a 9 yr old carb to start with in 84! Amazing MPG (for the engine in question, aha. Mid-upper teens in the taller gear cars), pwr and reliability. Fine accel from and to any speed. The Sat had a 3.55 sg and was a rocket..the C bods open diff & a hwy gear, but still deffo quick/fast, especially over 20 through 120+ mph. The Blues Mobile era C bods weigh the same as a new Challenger, no kidding. 4,400 lbs. Earlier ones like mine around 3,800 :)

[@USSRDragon]

I saw a monaco done up as a bluesmobile here in NH on 293 but it was going South and I was going north, and I sadly was not near an exit to flip around and chase him down in my interceptor, cause I would have loved to have gotten some photos, maybe even try to buy it.

[@dave1986R]

One of my favorite movies of all time. I bet the 1975 Monaco’s didn’t have the performance of the ‘74 models. Since 1975 was the first year the EPA mandated the use of catalytic converters.

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@dave1986R]

@@CarStarz42I found a new book about the Blues Brothers recently. Apparently Dan Aykroyd used to buy retired police cars for personal use back in the early ‘70’s when he was part of Second City Toronto. The book also said that he was briefly engaged to Carrie Fisher, but what really blew me away was that the guy playing the clerk at the Cook County tax assessors office was Steven Spielberg, 😲.

[@289cobra9]

1974.

[@Techrat3D]

Fun Fact. The manga and anime "Gunsmith Cats" takes place in Chicago. The main character, Raly Vincnet, drives a GT500 with the license plate "BRD 529", which is one transposition different from the Bluesmobile's license plate. I guess the creator, Kenichi Sonoda, is a fan of the Blues Brothers. 😁

[@CplHicks-ob2hj]

Elwood illinois, the Pilot or Flying J truck stop there has one "Bluemobile" cars on a pole hovering just above the building. If i could post a photo here I would. Not saying its an original but love the face that it pays respect.

[@Yohann67]

New info for me, thanks!

[@CarStarz42]

You're welcome and glad to hear that 😀

[@deanm4138]

Very cool facts

[@jenniferunderwood7843]

New subscriber here , would be awesome to see one of ur videos done on the 69 Dodge CHP polara. One of the if not the fastest production police car made. Very interesting history on them would be a interesting video , awesome work on what u do. Thanks and really enjoy watching them all

[@CarStarz42]

Welcome! Is there any specific movie or TV show that featured that car as a main vehicle for a character? Thanks

[@gimpygardner3377]

Let me wreck the greatest movie of all times. (You've been warned) The premise of the movie was to get the money to pay the property taxes for the orphanage. The orphanage was run by the Catholic Church. The church would be tax exempt. There was no reason for the movie other than the great music and great comedy.

[@gimpygardner3377]

@@HoneyTone-TheSearchContinues Nope, it was run by "The Penguin" as Belushi called her.

[@VOTEREPUBLICANS594]

One of the best

[@_BAD_MERC_]

Nice video but.... did they ever fix the cigarette lighter?

[@thomasglyde3104]

"They broke my watch!"

[@monsta3038]

My first car 74monaco.440interceptor

[@BFSilenceDogood]

Hit it!

[@CarStarz42]

👍

[@kathyarmstrong649]

Awww, so the Blues Mobile I posed by at Universal Studio's theme park in the 90's was a fake?!

[@deplorablecovfefe9489]

Where did they get the other 100 Plymouths?

[@johnharris3362]

You can get a miniature made by Johnny lightening.

[@LordVikingLive]

How many cars did they actually destroy in this movie??

[@CarStarz42]

In total, I'd say the official count would just be called A LOT! Lol

[@wardogies]

Could you do the blues mobile from the blues brothers 2000

[@Jeff-fc3tw]

We got a full tank of gas, a carton of smokes and we're on a Mission from God!

[@chrissullivan5752]

Almost everyone in that movie is dead

[@Plissken68]

Either you're a low-talker or the volume is too low.....or both. I've got my speakers on full and still can barely hear you.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed, that issue has been resolved on more recent videos. Thanks for the feedback though.

[@rf4863]

Just learned that I am a GOZILLIONAIRE… it’s true.

[@sandwichtube]

You forgot that it needs a new lighter.

[@leftcoaster67]

"Yeah but it doesn't have a cigarette lighter....."

[@324atleD]

Fix the cigarette lighter.

[@K4rt80y]

They never fixed the cigarette lighter.

[@dflf]

Was the cigarette lighter ever fixed?

[@keithbrann5086]

It lacks a cigarette lighter

[@joenorris8220]

They trashed more Monacos than just the Bluesmobile.

[@CarStarz42]

True.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Theres a replica ive spotted around the 12533 here in ny. Actually he had a Lamborghini behind him at a light but who cares about that?

[@adamv242]

All good, but Chicago still sucks.

[@BusyMEOW]

Fact #11 Blues Brothers 2000 was a terrible movie that should not have been made as it taints the original movie.

[@MarkWilliams-sf9pd]

Great video but you made it too short and too quick.

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks much friend. Well, they are getting a bit longer as I go and get better at making them, but they will remain concise and right to the point as there's no reason to drag them out longer than they need to be like so many other channels unessisarly do these days 😉👍

[@stevedeleon8775]

True or Not: The "Penguin" in the movie was a actual Catholic Nun?

[@scottposey1793]

That was actress Kathleen Freeman who was from Chicago and born 2/17/23. Her role was Sister Mary Stigmata.

[@wurly164]

Get the cigarette lighter fixed

[@DarrinR.-pq8md]

"I hate Illinois Nazi's." 😒

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed

[@ccrkicksass00123]

10 facts about Christine next?

[@CarStarz42]

Not next, but Christine is definitely on the list as it is too awesome not to be; think I'll wait for around Halloween time for that one though 😉

[@elwoodblues6314]

Viel Wichtiger ist, der Zigarettenanzünder Funktioniert nicht.

[@CarStarz42]

Ich glaube nicht, dass sie das jemals behoben haben🤣

[@rodgerjohnson3375]

I worked a security detail for 3 weeks in Harvey IL at the mall where the classic car chase was filmed. There were about a dozen Blues mobiles many modified to perform different maneuvers. Some of the guys got exhilarating rides after filming in the huge parking lot while consuming a few beers with the stunt drivers.

[@crlaw75]

I've read it was the Dixie Square Mall and it had to be remodelled for the scenes, since it was sitting in a lot of dust.

[@rodgerjohnson3375]

@@crlaw75 That's true. The local ghetto rats who lived all around it would break in to smash out the store windows so a lot of work needed to be done to make it presentable. After production wrapped up in the mall all those large windows were replaced. And promptly smashed out again by the ghetto trash. It was demolished years later and a new police station built on the property by the main road.

[@richb.4374]

I lived very close to the spot where they filmed the "Mr Man" scene where the lady runs down the steps of the old house in Cicero Illinois to hand Elwood the business card for "Murph and the Magictones" The director was very cool and let us all look at the Blues mobile they had there for that scene while the crew was on lunch. They only had the single camera car with the camera mount on the front bumper for this scene as no driving was done. It was cool seeing "Jake" and "Elwood" only a few feet away while they filmed this scene. The Blues mobile I got to see and touch was the one with the trash up on the dashboard and the crummy stereo rigged in the dash. I bet Dan Aykroyd started and shut off that old car 50 times while trying to get a good take just on that one tiny scene. It took them two 12 hour days to film it. Unfortunately, this car never survived the movie. One of the film crew guys told me the next scene they were going to film was the famous Pinto drop from a helicopter at 1500 feet near the Chicago river.

[@andrewandres148]

Wasnt it true that all the cars in the lot at the mall were new cars? Definately made for nervous minding of all those rides..... Sad thing is, no one can say anymore "the new Oldsmobiles are in early this year"

[@crlaw75]

They were all new cars.

[@BlackheartCharlie]

In the extended version of the film, Elwood is seen parking the Bluesmobile in an electric substation that was used to power Chicago's elevated trains. In the documentary "Stories Behind the Making of the Blues Brothers", Dan Aykroyd suggested that the scene was intended to show the Bluesmobile was getting "power" from the substation, which would help explain how it was able to do impressive stunts. In the original theatrical release, director John Landis had cut that scene to shorten the length of the film. According to Landis, there was no need to explain the car's powers. To him, it was simply "a magic car" and of course, they were on a mission from God. A power station was visible in the background of the film's poster. (from Wikipedia)

[@paulbourgeois4491]

That's a true story!

[@busterhymen6224]

I have the extended version. It explains a lot of things, like the cheese wiz for example.

[@jacklarson6281]

I'm glad they cut that scene, I think it would have taken some of the mystery and magic away from them getting the band back together

[@Pauley_in_GP]

@@jacklarson6281 I can see both sides, but I enjoyed finding out afterwards just how the Bluesmobile got its powers. ;)

[@mooneyes2k478]

Not only the Bluesmobile, but in fact every car in the movie, was run through what was essentially a 24-hour, non-stop, mechanics shop to keep them rolling and usable throughout the movie. There were 60 used police cars for the various chases, bought at 400 dollars each, and even with the constant work and repair, practically all were scrap by the end of the movie.

[@mikeforce1776]

And most of the police cars ended up at a couple of bone yards at RT 83 and RT 171. we used to regularly go to these yards and I remember these cars stacked 4 high.

[@seed_drill7135]

I believe that mall was recently raised.

[@69Hurst442]

One of the funniest movies I’ve ever watched. Cruising through the mall, and Dan Ackroyd causally says, the new Oldsmobiles are in early this year. They’re window shopping at 70 mph with cops wrecking their cars. Priceless. Did this movie get the award for most cars wrecked, or is it the original Gone in Sixty Seconds? All I know was a lot of Detroit tin was destroyed in both movies. Have you done Gene Hackman known as Popeye Doyle in the movie ( and I can’t remember the name ) it might’ve been the French Connection, but he went way off script while chasing an el train. I think he was driving a modified Pontiac LeMans. He was driving sometimes at 120mph in conditions that weren’t optimal. He was driving, slicing and dicing his way through real people, pedestrians and those people didn’t know it. It was beyond stupid because he could have killed a lot of people. They left that scene in the movie. If I was riding along as the in car cameraman and lived, I would quit my job as soon as the car came to a stop. Then kick the crap out of Hackman.

[@imanenigma3348]

"it's that shitbox Dodge again!" Great movie, great music.