Learn About The Possessed Car, Christine

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Plenty of people have fond memories of watching Christine in the theater or reading the book late at night. Both came out when horror writer Stephen King was super hot property, not that he doesn’t still enjoy a large loyal following, with anticipation high among fans. They were not disappointed by the story of a possessed, evil 1958 Plymouth Fury.

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So, how well do you know Christine? Read the following facts and gauge your knowledge.

A 1958 Plymouth Fury used in the filming of Christine sold at auction for $198,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event back in 2015. At the time it was a steep price obviously driven by fame, not the Fury collector market.

“Stunt double” Plymouth Fury cars were mocked up out of plastic, which looked more like metal on camera than the actual sheet metal body panels. Hydraulic pumps installed on the inside of the plastic panels would suck the material inward, simulating the car crumpling. For the scenes where Christine healed itself, those shots were played in reverse.