Cars in The Italian Job Movie (1969)

The Italian Job (1969) is a British comedy caper film written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley, and directed by Peter Collinson. The movie follows a daring gold heist in Turin, Italy, carried out by Michael Caine’s character, Charlie Croker, and his team. Its memorable car chase sequences and catchy soundtrack by Quincy Jones, featuring "On Days Like These" and "The Self-Preservation Society", have made it a classic. The film was ranked #36 on the BFI Top 100 British films and is widely regarded as one of the greatest British films of all time.

Lamborghini Miura

Roger Beckermann’s orange Lamborghini Miura appears in the opening scene. Two cars were used for filming: a P400 model, later sold and verified in 2015, and another damaged Miura for the stunts. The car tumbles down a chasm in a famous scene involving a Mafia bulldozer.

Mini Cooper S Cars

The iconic Minis used in the film carry the registration numbers HMP 729G (Red), GPF 146G (White), and LGW 809G (Blue). These vehicles perform the famous chase through Turin, including the sewer sequence. Most Minis used for filming were destroyed during stunts. The “future dated” plates made them road-legal at the time of release.

Bedford VAL Coach

The coach used at the end of the film was a 1964 Bedford VAL with Harrington Legionnaire Body, notable for its twin front steering axles. After filming, it was repurposed for a Scottish school bus route until it was scrapped in the mid-1980s.

Aston Martin DB4 Convertible

Charlie Croker picks up his Aston Martin DB4 convertible from a garage after his release from prison. This scene was largely improvised, resulting in lighting inconsistencies, and is set in what is now part of Park Lane BMW, London.

Fiat Dino Coupé

The black Fiat Dino coupé, owned by Mafia boss Altabani, was purchased by director Peter Collinson but became severely rusty; only the doors survive today.

Alfa Romeo Giulias

The Italian police cars seen around Turin were Alfa Romeo Giulias, used during the gold convoy chase. They added authenticity to the Italian setting.

Land Rover Series IIa Station Wagon

A modified Land Rover Series IIa, registration BKO 686C, was used to approach the gold convoy. It featured window bars and a towbar for the stunts.

Ford Thames 400E Van

The Ford Thames 400E van was used as a decorated fan van (Dormobile conversion) in one of the chase sequences, showcasing the film's mix of humor and action.

Further References

• Famous Cars from James Bond
• Die Another Day (2002)
• The World Is Not Enough (1999)
• GoldenEye (1995)
• A View to a Kill (1985)
• BMW Models in the 2010s
• Ford Shelby Cobra Concept