Matías Gil
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Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, beyond their personal lives filled with luxury, lavish homes, and exclusive cars, could never have imagined the success of the movie “Rain Man”. It won four Academy Awards where both starred and completely captured the audience's attention on the big screen.
A particular detail is the unique car shared by the actors in the story, a classic vehicle that sparkled alongside Hollywood stars, which we present to you below.
The star car that shone alongside Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise in the film was the 1949 Buick Roadmaster. It was a special model with a strong presence that features a V8 engine with a capacity of 5 liters, a two-speed automatic transmission, a power output of 150 HP, and luxurious performance as a highly visible vehicle.
This classic jewel from the 1940s traveled at a speed of 110 mph. It featured a luxurious interior as a classy convertible with design in its fine leather seats, an instrument panel that includes a speedometer, fuel gauge, glove compartment, and traditional manual radio.
Back then, it cost $3,150, but after an auction, it was sold for $335,000, significantly raising its price due to its prominent presence in the successful film. Below, we present the video featuring this beauty on wheels.