There are many cars that have been used in pop culture media. From films to TV shows, to music videos, cars are popular choices for the media to use. In music videos, there have been plenty of famous vehicles used in them, from sports cars to supercars. Examples like Whitesnake using Jaguars and Ice Cube using Chevrolets, there have been plenty of cars used in famous music videos.
This list will explore some of the coolest cars used in music videos. From the 20th Century to now, there have been some really cool-looking cars that deserve to be noted for their stylistic and impressionable appearances.
10 Munster Koach - Dragula (Rob Zombie)
The song 'Dragula' was based on the drag racer 'DRAG-U-LA' in The Munsters TV Show. Yet in the music video Rob Zombie drives the Munster Koach. The Koach was the family car driven in The Munsters. The vehicle was developed through combining three Ford Model T bodies and the car featured a V8 engine.
The vehicle looks pretty cool, and is definitely fantastical. Attaching ten air horns and lanterns reflects the spookiness of both Rob Zombie and The Munsters. Upon its restoration in 2011, it received a skull radiator cap. Definitely a head-turner and the car leaves an impression on the viewer.
9 BMW 8 Series - Sexy MF (Prince)
In Prince's 'Sexy MF' song, he used a BMW 850i E31. The car was custom-built and was a bright yellow. The big personality of the vehicle set by its customisation definitely reflects how out-going Prince was.
Despite the car not being the most expensive that money can buy, it was a sight to behold in Prince's video. Equipped with a V12 engine too, the BMW 8 Series is definitely as cool as can be.
8 De Tomaso Mangusta - Can't Get You Out Of My Head (Kylie Minogue)
The De Tomaso Mangusta was launched in 1967 and is based on the Vallelunga chassis. The vehicle was equipped with extremely unique doors. These doors were gull wing and covered the engine and luggage area, making the car extremely interesting to look at.
Used not only in Kylie Minogue's music video, but also in Kill Bill Volume 2, the vehicle easily makes it onto this list. With there being only 400 made, the car is extremely rare and has a stand-out appearance, and it is easy to see why this car is desirable among enthusiasts.
7 Jaguar F-Type Convertible - Like That (Doja Cat)
The F-Type Convertible was launched in 2013. Renowned for its luxury, the F-Type looks stylish and cool. The F-Type really represented a beautifully agile car was capable of being good at speed and a great drive on the roads, but at the same time was produced to be economical and better for the environment.
Featuring in Doja Cat's 'Like That' video, we aren't surprised to see a car with a big personality being used by the singer. The vehicle is by no means cheap either, reflecting the expensive taste reflected throughout the music video.
6 Delorean DMC-12 - Power of Love (Huey Lewis & The News)
The Delorean DMC-12 is extremely recognisable, especially with the cult following after the Back to the Future franchise was launched. Being written for the film, the Power of Love was bound to have the vehicle appear in its video.
Despite the issues that Delorean ran into after the release of the car, the looks of the vehicle appeal to many enthusiasts and pop culture fans alike. Featuring in the Huey Lewis & The News music video, the car looks cool and is representative of the film's history.
5 Peugeot 404 Wagon - Bad Girls (M.I.A.)
Appearing alongside a BMW 3 series, the Peugeot 404 Wagon appears in the Bad Girls music video. The car is both glowing and transparent. A customisation of the 404, M.I.A. infinitely managed to make the car look extremely cool.
Throughout the video, M.I.A. looks nonchalant as she sits atop vehicles filing her nails and there are various driving stunts appearing also. It is no surprise that the singer wanted a glowing 404 to make her stand out even more.
4 1933 Ford Eliminator - Legs (ZZ Top)
ZZ Top has used the Ford Eliminator in a multitude of videos, including 'Legs', and 'Gimmie All Your Lovin''. The frontman to ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons, had the car commissioned in the 1980s and it was a favourite for the band to use in their videos.
The striking red combined with the bright yellow makes the car stand out a mile away. Also, the graphics, that reflected the 'ZZ' really give the car a unique feel. To top things off, the car was pretty reliable too.
3 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car (Billy Ocean)
Considering the song is about getting into a car, it would be rather weird for Billy Ocean to not have a vehicle feature in the music video. Featuring on the soundtrack for License to Drive, the video includes a Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
Technically, this is a 1969 model that has been given the body kit from a 911 Turbo. The convertible is pretty much one of the main focuses throughout the video and was a brilliant addition too.
2 Cadillac 9th Generation Eldorado - Realer (Megan Thee Stallion)
The 9th Generation of the Cadillac Eldorado was released in 1971. The vehicle is definitely on the more luxurious side whilst being very confident looking. Megan Thee Stallion reflects this confidence by using the car in her 'Realer' music video.
The Eldorado competed with cars like the Rolls Royce Corniche and the Chrysler Imperial, reflecting its power and expensive-looks. The placement of the Eldorado in Megan Thee Stallion's music video is no surprise when it is definitely very cool and eye-catching.
1 Austin Healey 3000 - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Tears for Fears)
Being released in the 1980s, the Tears for Fears song 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' was one of the most popular songs of its time, and to an extent still is today. Yet, the inclusion of the Austin Healey 3000 was an interesting decision.
As the lead singer wanted to include a British sports car, the choice of an Austin Healey 3000 was decided as it was the closest car available to the band (instead of a Triumph TR3A), which definitely stood out as the lead singer drove it around California.